DIESEL & GAS ENGINE RECONDITIONING SPECIALISTS

AustrAliA’s industry leAder in diesel engine reconditioning And rebuilding

Lovick Engineering services Australia’s most innovative industries. How can we help yours?

We understand that the efficiency of your diesel powered equipment,

and natural gas powered engines, is paramount to the success of

your business, no matter what industry you operate in. For that

reason we offer unrivalled precision and turn around times for all

engine component reconditioning and machining, guaranteed by our

quality management systems and peerless technicians. The expertise

and extensively equipped workshop we have built over the past

53 years means that we can limit your downtime and have your

equipment and engines running more efficiently than ever before.

industries we service include: • Mining • Rail

• Civil • Marine

• Mechanical workshops • Utilities

• Transport • Industrial

• Agriculture • Power generation

• Oil, gas & petrochemical

Quality Assurance

Lovicks are especially proud to operate under a quality management

system that is certified by SAI Global Quality Accreditation to ISO

9001: 2008. For our customers this means exceptional standards and

quality of workmanship in every task completed. The most vigorous

processes are maintained across all aspects of the business to achieve

and retain this coveted recognition.

At the most basic level this accreditation ensures: • Staff and management are trade qualified and are regularly trained

to ensure the highest levels of competency and workmanship

• Finished products undergo vigorous inspection, testing and

approval processes prior to despatch to our customers

• Suppliers are regularly evaluated to ensure the highest quality inputs

are available to us

• 360 degree feedback means that customers consistently report

exceptional levels of satisfaction and their thoughts are taken on

board and implemented.

Established over 50 years ago, Lovicks are proud to be one of Australia’s leading

diesel and natural gas engine reconditioning and rebuilding companies. An especially

qualified team of technicians benefit from the guidance of Managing Director John

Lovick – one of the most innovative and qualified engine reconditioners in the country.

John takes a very hands on approach to the daily operations of the workshop, and

business overall, and as a result of this commitment Lovick’s customers are provided

with the highest level of quality service in each task undertaken. World class equipment,

specialised tooling, vigorous inspection and approval processes and operations that

are certified by SAI Global Quality Accreditation to ISO 9001: 2008 mean that Lovick’s

customers consistently report exceptional levels of satisfaction, no matter what size

the job or industry. If you rely on your diesel powered equipment in the mining, civil

construction, rail, power generation, transport or agricultural industries to name just a

few, MINIMISE YOUR DOWNTIME AND LOOK TO LOVICKS FIRST. We have been associated with Lovick Engineering for 13 years and are more than happy to recommend their services based on our experiences

with them. Their overall professionalism, which includes their high quality of workmanship, technical and equipment resources, turn-around

times and pleasant customer service are all major assets to UGL’s business. Since 2000 Lovicks have provided us with engine machining and

specialised welding and reclaiming services for our locomotive and passenger rail auxiliary drive motors and large compressor’s. Their in-house

pickup and delivery service is also very convenient and they will go out of their way to process our jobs at a moments notice. We appreciate

their hands on management approach as well as their competitive pricing and look forward to a continued working relationship.

ugl | bob Walters – Manager – Planning & Quality, operations & Maintenance

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engine coMPonent reconditioning And MAcHining

cylinder Heads

Our comprehensive head department expertly handles cylinder

heads from all sizes of diesel, petrol and gas engines. From single

heads to multiple heads, 2 valves or multiple valves, we are able to

test, machine and repair all makes and models of cylinder heads

to OEM specifications.

We also offer a large range of competitively priced diesel cylinder

heads for exchange or outright purchase. Please call or visit our

website for further information.

cylinder blocks

Whether you rely on a single cylinder diesel or petrol engine or a High

Horse Power (HHP) V16-V20 mining, marine or power generation

engine, our block reconditioning department offers you unrivalled

expertise. The very latest in NC and CNC equipment allows us to test,

machine and repair all sizes, makes and models of cylinder blocks so

that they meet or exceed OEM specifications in every aspect.

We also offer a large range of competitively priced diesel cylinder

blocks for exchange or outright purchase. Please call or visit our

website for further information.

crankshafts

Our crankshaft reconditioning department is unrivalled in Australia.

We have 3 precision grinders, all equipped with electronic sizing

and linear scale control systems. We’re able to test, machine and

repair all makes, models and sizes of crankshafts to exacting

OEM specifications. From a 4 metre V16 or V20 crankshaft to a

small one cylinder engine, our expert technicians and specialised

machinery will have your equipment performing ‘as new’ with

minimal downtime.

Our industry leading crankshaft department offers, among other

services, journal grinding and micro polishing, surface finish testing,

straightening and stress relieving, dynamic balancing for crankshafts

up to 6m long and 3000kg and journal rebuilding and welding

including snout and seal position repairs. We also provide shaft

grinding, balancing, welding and rebuilding to industrial shafts.

We also offer a large range of competitively priced diesel crankshafts

for exchange or outright purchase. Please call or visit our website

for further information.

camshafts

Grinding and re-profiling camshafts is one of the services offered

in-house by Lovick Engineering. Camshafts are the heart of an

engine. Lift, duration and timing are critical factors in the

reconditioning process. Lovicks take extra care to ensure every

camshaft is reconditioned back to new OEM specifications.

We also offer reconditioning services for cam followers, roller

followers, rockers and roller rockers. We carry cam masters for all

makes and models of engines including CAT, Detroit, Komatsu,

Cummins, Mack, John Deere and less common brands such as

Waukesha and Jenbacher, to name just a few. We also hold blank

masters enabling our camshaft department to machine all models

of camshafts so we can always cater for your needs at short notice.

We also offer a large range of competitively priced diesel

camshafts for exchange or outright purchase. Please call or visit

our website for further information.

Our mining operation has been dealing with Lovick Engineering for the past 7 years. Lovick Engineering has always provided our mining

business with fast reliable engineering and engine rebuilding services since the beginning of our operation.

Lovicks are always a pleasure to deal with and can provide me with first class machining and engineering capabilities in all areas from

small machining jobs to large engine rebuilds. They have been a major part of our operation over the years rebuilding all of our change

out engines, which has enabled me to keep my availability for machinery across the site to the highest levels. The door to door freight

service and the ability to supply quick turnaround times on engine rebuilds was a major asset for our operation.

I have no hesitation in recommending them for all engine rebuilds including specialised welding and machining services.

lovton contrAct Mining And civil | Wade tordoff - Project Manager of operations

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bAlAncing

Since 1959 Lovick Engineering has been providing precision

balancing for diesel and petrol engines, including high horsepower

(HHP) diesels and high performance petrol engines. We are proud

to boast the most sophisticated crankshaft balancing department

in Australia.

Lovicks understand better than most the importance of ensuring all

engines, especially HHP diesel engines used in mining, power

generation, marine, construction, locomotive and industrial industries,

operate without high frequency vibration. This type of vibration is

generally not detectable without the use of precise vibration analysis

equipment. For this reason our balancing department is built

around very specialised machinery not found in any other

engine reconditioning workshop in Australia. We have the latest

computerised technology that allows us to balance crankshafts

and components to the most stringent tolerances, often exceeding

OEM specifications. For this service, we set the standard.

We are able to balance all sizes and configurations of engines

including inline 4 and 6 cylinder crankshafts V6, V8, V12, V16

and V20 crankshafts including CAT3408 and CAT3508 which

require specific tooling and bobweights to enable balancing.

Crankshafts and industrial shafts up to 6m in length and weighing

up to 3,000kg can be easily accommodated by our balancing

department. Every balancing job includes a detailed report

itemising initial and final tolerances.

conrods

Conrods (connecting rods) of all sizes, makes and models can be

expertly inspected, tested, repaired and machined by our conrod

department. As with all Lovick Engineering departments, this area

utilises the very latest tooling, equipment and expertise to carry

out intricate OEM specific conrod work.

disassembly and chemical cleaning

Our disassembly and chemical cleaning department ensures that

all components and ancillary engine parts are free from oil, carbon,

paint and all other foreign materials and liquids to enable stringent

inspection.

Upon the completion of reconditioning, all components are

thoroughly cleaned once again in order to achieve contaminant

free assembly, installation and/or dispatch.

reclAiMing

crankshaft and industrial shaft rebuilding & reclaiming

This specialised process and world class equipment has the ability

to repair crankshafts back to OEM specifications, providing our

customers with up to 75% saving against the cost of most new

crankshafts.

this unique department is able to rebuild and repair a multitude

of crankshafts and industrial shafts back to precise oeM

specifications including:

• Main and conrod journals

• Snout and gear positions

• Flywheel and seal positions

• Keyways and counterweight positions

Our welding and reclaiming processes include submerged arc, arc

spray, powder flame spray, MIG and TIG welding. All shafts are

carefully inspected, surveyed and assessed prior to passing each

component for repair. Continual assessment and thorough testing

is maintained throughout each process including final testing and

certifying. We guarantee each repaired shaft.

specialised welding and metal spraying

Lovick Engineering has been providing thermal reclaiming services

and technologies to all major industries throughout Australia for over

two decades. We specialise in repairing diesel engine components

and industrial components. Our unique processes include Thermal

Arc Spray systems incorporating precise application to the component

via a programmable robot. Our robot is the only one of it’s kind in

Australia being used for this application. We also provide powder

flame spray, thermal cold spray, submerged arc welding and TIG

and MIG welding services.

Our years of experience with these specialised processes ensures

that every customer receives the most precise repair including final

machining to OEM specifications. Our processes are recognised

by, and have been provided to numerous OEM dealerships

including Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummins and Komatsu.

Each component is carefully assessed, surveyed and quoted prior

to our customer’s approval to proceed with the repair. Components

are repaired back to original OEM specifications. We also restore

engine block deck heights back to original new height. Our repair

processes and machining capabilities include repairs to flat services

and recesses as well as ID and OD positions.

The benefits to our customers include savings of up to 75% against

the cost of new components, repair to new OEM specifications,

fast turnaround, valuable components being returned to service

that would have otherwise been thrown to scrap.

components that we can provide thermal reclaiming and coating

services for include, but are not limited to:

• Cylinder block repairs and restoration to top deck/s, main

tunnels, damaged bores, main caps, thrust

positions, mounting areas and pan rails, plus more

• Crankshaft seal areas (also see Crankshaft and

Industrial Shaft Rebuilding and Reclaiming section)

• Drive line and transmission components

• Hubs, yokes and torque converters

• Stators and armatures

• Housings and end plates

• Seal and bearing positions.

industrial and general engineering

While state of the art engine reconditioning remains the key focus

of Lovick Engineering’s services, we are extremely well equipped

to service and repair many types of industrial components and

ancillary engine parts such as shafts, water pumps, turbines, sumps,

housings, hubs and assemblies.

our general engineering, machining and repair services apply to

industrial parts of all types and sizes and include:

• CNC and NC machining

• Industrial shaft reclaiming and welding, keyway

repairing and machining

• Shaft and impellor balancing and straightening

• Machining of housings and castings of all types

• Crack testing and repairing for housings and castings

• Specialised welding services including submerged arc, powder

flame spray, arc spray, MIG, TIG and hard-facing

• General engineering and universal machining of housings,

transmission and drive line components, seal and bearing

positions, plates, plus much more.

specialised welding and metal spraying

submerged Arc Welding

This process provides an economical repair and rebuilding procedure

for severely damaged rotating components such as crankshafts

and industrial shafts. It is a ‘full fusion’ process that restores the

damaged area back to original size, structure and tolerance.

Arc spray

This process provides an economical repair for the re-establishment

of worn or below tolerance components such as cylinder top

decks, bores, mounting and mating faces on engine components

as well as industrial components including castings and housings.

We have the only robot in Australia specifically tooled and

programmed to fully restore cylinder top decks back to new deck

height specifications. This fully computerised robot can be

programmed to undertake thousands of different welding functions.

Powder Flame spray

This process provides a fusion bond of the parent and weld

materials. Predominantly used on castings where high loading

and wear resistance is required.

thermal cold spray

A process which lends itself to repairing worn areas of many

components where low temperature is required to eliminate

possible component distortion. This is a quick and convenient

process allowing fast turnaround of components.

tig and Mig

Our technically trained welders and boiler makers are able to

precisely and carefully weld various alloys and many different

types of components using these welding processes.

Inconnel pump shaft repaired for Shell refinery

Expressway Spares is a quality service and parts supplier to the earthmoving industry throughout Australia. Over the course of the last

8-10 years we have been regularly using the services of Lovick Engineering. During that time we have received a quality product we are

confident in using in our engine rebuilds. The service they provide has greatly assisted us with pickup and delivery, working extra hours

to meet our deadlines all at a competitive price. Any concerns are addressed and resolved quickly and professionally. I look forward to

our continued working relationship.

exPressWAy sPAres | norm Kruk

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Downer Rail Bathurst has been doing business with Lovick Engineering for the past 16 years, assisting us with reclamation of component

parts and equipment for our freight locomotive maintenance work. During this time we have always found the experience to be first rate.

The pricing is competitive, turnaround is quick and the standard of work is of the highest quality. The staff are always pleasant to deal

with and have a positive customer service attitude. Lovicks also offer a pickup and delivery service which is very beneficial. I would not

hesitate to recommend them.

doWner rAil, bAtHurst | steve Mellor – Purchasing officer – southern

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engine rebuilding

dyno testing

Our business provides complete engine rebuilding and dyno testing

for all diesel engines up to 2000HP (1500kW). Following the

inspection, survey, testing and precision machining of your diesel

engine components, Lovick Engineering can expertly rebuild your

engine to the latest exacting standards and guidelines, ready for

renewed optimal performance.

Our qualified technicians are highly trained in rebuilding engines

from all manufacturers including American, European and Asian

manufacturers. We have specific knowledge of CAT, Cummins,

Komatsu and Detroit engines.

Every engine is quoted after inspection and survey. Our quotes are

very detailed and outline all parts, machining and labour required

to recondition and rebuild the engine to meet or exceed OEM

standards.

All Lovick reconditioned engines and components are covered

by a comprehensive warranty for up to 12 months. Field service

technicians support our engines throughout the state.

We also carry a range of service exchange engines and components.

Please call for further information.

Lovick Engineering is fully equipped to complete your engine

rebuild package by providing a comprehensive in-house engine

testing facility using our recently commissioned dynamometer.

This state of the art unit allows us to test up to 2100hp and will

ensure you are provided with accurate fuel-burn & power figures

to achieve the best performance and fuel consumption from your

engine right throughout its service life.

sPAre PArts dePArtMent

Lovick Engineering is a major parts supplier with the ability to supply

any engine part, component or consumable for all brands, makes

and models.

Parts include:

• Complete engine rebuild kits

• Pistons and rings

• Bearings

• Gasket kits

• Oil pumps

• Bushes and seals

• Valves, guides, seat inserts

and injector tubes,

springs and gaskets,

plus much more.

engine brands that lovick engineering can supply parts for include:

• CAT

• Case

• Cummins

• Daihatsu

• Detriot

• DEUTZ

• Fiat

• Ford

• Hino

• International

• Isuzu

• John Deere

• Jenbacher

• Komatsu

• Mack

• M.A.N

• Mazda

• Mercedes

• Mitsubishi

• MTU

• MWM

• Nissan

• Nissan – UD

• Perkins

• Scania

• Toyota

• Volvo

• All other makes

and models

trAnsPort

Lovicks can arrange all freight movements to and from our cus-

tomers anywhere in Australia. We also have our own in-house

transport fleet to provide a fast pick up and delivery service

throughout NSW for long motors and large or multiple engine

components. This in-house option provides our customers with a

safe and efficient door to door service that minimises downtime.

lovick engineering Pty ltd 175 March street, orange nsW 2800

Phone 1300 lovicK (568425) or 02 6362 3599

workshop@lovick.com.au

For a comprehensive outline of our specialist engineering services, please visit our website: www.lovick.com.au

Energy Developments Ltd (EDL) is one of Australia’s largest power generation companies. EDL provides and manages over 700MW of power throughout Australia and internationally. They own and operate many hundreds of engines including Caterpillar, Jenbacher, Deutz and Waukesha which operate on landfill gas, waste coal mine gas, natural gas and diesel.

Many of EDL’s engines operate in remote locations so it is critical that every engine operates to its optimal performance and provides the maximum ‘in-service’ time possible. EDL has been associated with Lovick Engineering since 1997. Lovicks’ ability to provide EDL with the highest quality machining work along with their fast turn around times and in-house transport service plays a critical and important role to EDL’s engine rebuilding operations.

The staff at Lovicks always provide an exceptionally high degree of professionalism and communication. They are able to proficiently deal with every requirement and aspects of machining and repair work for all EDL engine rebuilds. The components Lovicks machine and repair for EDL include cylinder blocks, crankshafts, conrods, camshafts, cylinder heads plus many other ancillary components. Lovick’s services are highly recommended to all businesses operating gas and diesel engines in all industries.

energy develoPMents liMited | eight Mile Plains, Qld

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