Solutions for the Steel and Metal Fabrication Sector
Dalmec Australia provides advanced manipulators that remove manual lifting, reduce WHS risks and improve workflow efficiency across steel manufacturing, metal fabrication, machining, welding and heavy component handling operations.
Smarter, Safer Material Handling for Steel and Metal Fabrication
Dalmec steel and metal fabrication manipulators let a single operator lift, rotate, tilt and position steel sheets and plates, pipes and tubes, welded assemblies, structural beams and heavy fabricated components without manual load bearing. Each unit is custom engineered around the specific material, the fabrication or machining task required, and the workshop layout, with gripping tooling designed to handle sharp edges, heavy sections and awkward welded structures safely. Every installation is documented as an engineering control under Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act, and because Dalmec manipulators run entirely on compressed air, they operate reliably in workshop environments with welding, grinding dust and metal swarf present.
FAQ
Are Dalmec manipulators suitable for steel fabrication and metal processing workshops?
Yes. Dalmec manipulators handle the heavy, repetitive lifting involved in steel fabrication, letting one operator lift, rotate and accurately position sheets, plates and welded assemblies without manual strain.
What steel and metal fabrication items can Dalmec manipulators handle?
Common applications include steel sheets and plates, structural beams, pipes and tubes, welded assemblies and fabricated frames, and metal containers and components. Dalmec engineers custom gripping tooling around the exact item for secure, precise handling.
Can a Dalmec manipulator handle heavy structural steel and welded assemblies?
Yes. Rigid-arm Dalmec manipulators handle heavy, off-centre loads that need tilting, rotating or precise alignment, from 10kg up to 1,500kg depending on the model, suiting structural beams, frames and completed fabrications.
How does a Dalmec manipulator improve WHS compliance in a fabrication workshop?
By removing manual load-bearing from heavy material handling tasks, Dalmec manipulators reduce exposure to hazardous manual handling risks and support compliance with Safe Work Australia’s hazardous manual task principles. Each installation is documented as an engineering control under the Work Health and Safety Act.
6 Key Reasons Why Australian Companies Have Chosen Dalmec Zero Gravity Load Handling
Your operators guide the load. Dalmec carries it.
Every manipulator keeps the load in a pneumatically balanced state, allowing operators to lift, rotate and accurately position steel components with precision while eliminating physical strain.
Designed and Built in Italy
Every Dalmec manipulator is engineered and manufactured in Cles, Italy. With more than 90,000 installations worldwide since 1963, Dalmec remains the original manufacturer and recognised leader in pneumatic manipulation technology.
Eliminate Manual Handling Injuries
Steel fabrication involves repetitive handling of heavy and awkward materials that can place significant stress on workers. Dalmec removes the weight from the task, helping reduce hazardous manual handling risks and create safer workplaces.
Retain Your Best People
Reducing physically demanding lifting tasks enables experienced fabricators and operators to remain productive while improving long-term workforce wellbeing and retention.
Reduce Hiring and Training Costs
Safer and more ergonomic workstations help minimise staff turnover, reducing recruitment costs and maintaining experienced production teams.
Australian-Based, Nationwide Support
Dalmec provides installation, commissioning and technical support throughout Australia and New Zealand, backed by decades of engineering expertise and extensive local experience.
Solutions for Steel and Metal Fabrication
Our manipulators are used throughout Australia for handling:
Steel Sheets and Plates
For structural steel, laser-cut materials and fabricated panels.
Capabilities: lift, rotate and accurately position during manufacturing.
Pipes and Tubes
For industrial pipework and fabricated assemblies.
Capabilities: ergonomic lifting and controlled placement.
Welded Assemblies
For completed fabrications and engineered structures.
Capabilities: safe transfer and precision positioning.
Structural Components
For beams, frames and heavy fabricated products.
Capabilities: lift and align with minimal operator effort.
Metal Containers and Components
For finished products and production materials.
Capabilities: efficient handling throughout fabrication and dispatch.
How We Work
Proven Results for Australian Operations
- Reduced manual lifting across fabrication facilities
- Improved compliance with WHS and Safe Work Australia hazardous manual task principles
- Increased handling efficiency and production flow
- Greater single operator productivity
- Reduced workplace injury risk and operator fatigue
- Improved material protection and workflow consistency
These outcomes make Dalmec one of Australia’s preferred lifting solutions for steel manufacturers and metal fabrication businesses.
Common Applications
Steel Sheets
Plate Steel
Structural Beams
Pipes
Tubes
Welded Assemblies
Fabricated Frames
Metal Panels
Heavy Components
Industrial Containers
Ready to Improve Safety and Efficiency?
Tell us about your steel or metal fabrication application and our team will recommend a customised Dalmec solution designed to improve safety, productivity and operational performance.