Velox Engineering delivers specialist consulting across materials handling, bulk solids, plant optimisation, machinery safety, and complex industrial engineering challenges for mining and minerals processing.
Velox Engineering is an independent Australian engineering consultancy specialising in materials handling, bulk solids processing, and plant engineering for the mining, minerals processing, and heavy industry sectors.
We bring deep, hands-on technical expertise to every engagement — from high-level feasibility reviews through to detailed engineering design, third-party technical audits, and practical problem-solving on the plant floor.
Whether you need a critical review of a project proposal, an independent assessment of a conveyor system, facilitation of a HAZOP workshop, or targeted help finding and fixing a production bottleneck — we deliver clear, actionable engineering outcomes.
We also carry specialist capability in legacy machinery support: engineering bespoke repairs and upgrades for plant and equipment that no longer has OEM support, keeping critical assets operational when it matters most.
No vendor relationships. No conflicts of interest. We give you the honest engineering assessment your project deserves.
Deep specialist knowledge across conveyor engineering, bulk material handling, transfer chutes, bins, silos, and overland conveyors.
From concept and feasibility through to detailed design, procurement support, and construction supervision — we cover the full project lifecycle.
We specialise in debottlenecking existing plants, plant constraint analysis, and keeping ageing equipment performing reliably.
Our service offering spans the full breadth of industrial and mining engineering — from specialist materials handling design and independent project reviews, through to simulation, safety, recruitment support, and legacy machinery engineering.
Detailed design, analysis, and third-party review of conveyor systems including overland conveyors. Belt selection, drive systems, structural design, and idler layout.
Design and analysis of transfer chutes and hood/spoon systems to manage material flow, reduce spillage, minimise dust, and protect belt surfaces.
Structural and flow design of bulk material storage bins and silos, including bridging and rat-holing analysis, flow-aid selection, and live storage optimisation.
Materials handling engineering across the full mining value chain — ROM receival, crushing, screening, concentrate handling, and tailings systems.
Assessment of bulk material properties to inform handling system design — flowability, abrasivity, moisture sensitivity, and segregation potential.
Design and certification of engineered lifting devices, spreader beams, custom rigging arrangements, and below-the-hook lifting equipment.
Systematic identification and resolution of production bottlenecks in existing plants. Throughput analysis, constraint mapping, and targeted engineering solutions to unlock capacity.
Detailed analysis of plant systems to identify limiting constraints, assess upgrade options, and develop a prioritised roadmap to maximise plant performance.
Engineering design and delivery of targeted plant upgrades — from minor modifications through to major capacity expansion projects.
Engineering of process and utility hydraulic systems, piping and pipeline analysis, pump selection, and hydraulic circuit design for industrial applications.
Broad mechanical, structural, and civil engineering consulting across mining, processing, and heavy industry. Technical problem solving without boundaries.
Experienced facilitation of HAZID, HAZOP, and What-If risk studies. We bring structured methodology and industry expertise to keep workshops focused and productive.
Facilitation and documentation of risk assessment workshops including bow-tie analysis, JHA development, and risk register development.
Systematic audits of machinery and plant against AS 4024 and relevant standards. Gap analysis, risk ranking, and prioritised remediation recommendations.
Engineering design and delivery of plant safety upgrades — guarding, interlocking, isolation systems, access solutions, and compliance retrofits.
Independent technical review of project proposals, feasibility studies, and BFS packages. We find what others miss before capital is committed.
Development of project technical specifications for equipment, systems, and works packages — ensuring suppliers understand exactly what's required.
Technical assistance with tender evaluation — technical bid reviews, clarification management, tender scoring, and supplier recommendation reports.
End-to-end project management for capital works and improvement projects. Schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder management across the project lifecycle.
Assistance with recruitment and selection of engineering, drafting, and project management personnel — we know what good looks like.
We keep critical equipment operational when OEM support has ceased. We analyse failure modes, develop engineering solutions, and supply custom-manufactured components.
End-to-end solution: engineering analysis, design, machining, and fabrication of bespoke replacement or upgrade components to restore plant reliability.
Structured root cause analysis of machinery failures. Failure mode identification, contributing factor analysis, and corrective action recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Technical assessment of equipment condition and remaining useful life. Maintenance strategy review and targeted inspection recommendations.
Dynamic simulation of materials handling and logistics systems to optimise throughput, quantify system capacity, and evaluate design alternatives before build.
Particle-level simulation of bulk material behaviour in chutes, bins, and transfer points. Predict flow patterns, wear, and dust generation before physical prototyping.
Structural analysis of critical components and structures under static and dynamic loading conditions. Fatigue assessment and design optimisation.
Advanced engineering calculations, belt tension analysis, dynamic load assessment, and multi-body dynamics for complex engineering problems.
We have no vendor relationships, no equipment supply affiliations, and no conflicts of interest. Our advice is engineering advice — full stop. You get the assessment your project needs, not the one someone wants to sell you.
Our team has spent decades on real projects — from greenfield feasibility to brownfield debottlenecking, from transfer chute optimisation to full EPCM delivery. We've seen failures and we've seen what works.
We don't issue reports and walk away. We engineer solutions that hold up under operational conditions, and we stand behind our work. Practical, buildable, maintainable engineering is what we deliver.
A review of the most prevalent conveyor design and specification errors we encounter in third-party audits — and how to avoid them on your next project.
Read Article →How Discrete Element Modelling of transfer chutes is increasingly justifying its cost well before plant commissioning — and why it's now a standard tool on serious projects.
Read Article →OEM support for older equipment is disappearing faster than ever. Here's how we approach reverse engineering and bespoke component manufacture to extend asset life.
Read Article →Tips from experienced facilitators on how to structure a HAZOP session, keep participants engaged, and generate risk registers that are actually useful.
Read Article →The theory of constraints is well known, but applying it correctly to a complex minerals processing plant requires systematic analysis. We walk through our methodology.
Read Article →An independent critical review at the right stage can save tens of millions. Here's what good review methodology looks like — and what to watch for.
Read Article →For urgent site or operational engineering matters, please call directly. We understand mines don't stop at 5:30.