Wamia Muchea Truck Impact Case Study - Heavy-duty Industrial Gate Restoration
12 January 2026
Client: Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (WAMIA)
Location: Muchea, Western Australia
Challenge:
A major industrial facility experienced complete gate system failure following a vehicle impact:
- Truck collision causing significant structural damage to gate frame
- Guide posts bent and structurally compromised beyond repair
- Automation system including motor and rack no longer operational
- Structural steel elements exhibited distortion preventing reuse
- Complete loss of automated access functionality
- Compromised security and operational safety at critical facility
- Non-compliance with industrial access and safety standards
Solution:
AGM Automation implemented a comprehensive replacement programme with industrial-grade components:
- Immediate on-site inspection to assess full extent of damage
- Preparation of detailed engineering drawings and design documentation
- Client review and approval process for proposed replacement system
- Coordination of fabrication and hot-dip galvanizing through trusted supply network
- HIAB-equipped vehicle logistics for safe transport of heavy industrial gate
- Complete decommissioning and removal of all damaged equipment and materials
- Supply and installation of new heavy-duty sliding gate
- Installation of 2 base-plated guide posts
- All components hot-dip galvanized (HDG) to match existing site finishes
- Reuse of existing signage and guide rollers where suitable
- Straightening and refitting of salvageable infill panel
- Supply and installation of new 240V FAAC 844 Direct Drive Motor Kit
- Installation of new steel gear rack system
- Complete electrical works by AGM-licensed electricians ensuring Australian Standards compliance
- Full system recommissioning, testing, and performance adjustment
- Comprehensive handover and operational testing with site contact
Results:
- Complete restoration of automated access functionality
- Installation of robust HDG steel sliding gate designed for heavy-duty industrial use
- Seamless integration of FAAC 844 motor for reliable automation and smooth operation
- Full compliance with all relevant electrical and safety standards
- Safe and efficient logistics execution with HIAB-assisted handling
- Successful system handover and operational testing
- Client satisfaction with final installation quality and performance
- Enhanced durability through hot-dip galvanizing protecting against industrial environment
Key Success Factors:
- Comprehensive damage assessment with detailed engineering documentation
- Strategic coordination of fabrication, galvanizing, and delivery scheduling
- HIAB crane deployment for safe handling of heavy industrial gate components
- Quality industrial-grade materials suitable for demanding facility environment
- Licensed electrical contractors ensuring full standards compliance
- Thorough testing and commissioning process
- Professional project management coordinating multiple specialist suppliers
Client Feedback:
The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority expressed satisfaction with the completed installation. The professional project management, quality of materials, and successful restoration of automated access functionality met the facility's operational requirements.
Technical Insights:
Industrial facilities require heavy-duty gate systems with robust automation components designed for high-frequency use and demanding environments. Hot-dip galvanizing provides essential corrosion protection for steel components in industrial settings, ensuring long-term durability and reduced maintenance requirements. HIAB crane deployment is critical for safe handling of heavy industrial gate structures, preventing installation damage and ensuring worker safety. Following significant vehicle impact, comprehensive structural assessment is essential as distorted steel elements cannot be reliably straightened and reused in safety-critical applications. Direct drive motor systems like the FAAC 844 provide reliable performance for heavy industrial gates, with steel gear rack systems ensuring consistent operation under demanding conditions.
If you need help with your logistics electric boom or sliding gate set-up, or wish to automate any other gate configuration, feel free to contact Tim on (08) 9244 8899 to have a no-obligation chat or email tim@agmautomation.com.au for immediate assistance, today!
FAQ
It depends on the extent of structural damage. Following significant vehicle impact, a professional assessment is essential because distorted steel elements often cannot be reliably straightened and reused in safety-critical applications. Guide posts, gate frames, and automation components may all require replacement if structurally compromised. In some cases, elements like infill panels or guide rollers can be salvaged and refitted, reducing overall replacement costs.
Direct drive motor systems such as the FAAC 844 are well-suited for heavy industrial sliding gates. These motors provide reliable performance under high-frequency use and demanding conditions. When paired with a steel gear rack system, they deliver consistent, smooth operation for large, heavy gates commonly found at industrial facilities, logistics yards, and processing plants.
3. Why is hot-dip galvanising recommended for industrial gate installations?
Hot-dip galvanising (HDG) provides essential corrosion protection for steel gate components exposed to harsh industrial environments. The process creates a durable zinc coating that significantly extends the lifespan of gate frames, posts, and structural elements, reducing long-term maintenance requirements and ensuring the gate remains functional and safe in demanding conditions.
4. How long does it take to replace an industrial gate after truck damage?
Timeframes vary depending on damage severity and gate specifications. The process typically involves initial damage assessment, engineering drawings and design documentation, client approval, fabrication and galvanising coordination, and installation with commissioning. For custom heavy-duty industrial gates requiring specialist fabrication and HDG finishing, expect several weeks from assessment to completed handover, though emergency temporary measures can secure the site during this period.
5. What equipment is needed to install a heavy industrial sliding gate?
Heavy industrial gate installations typically require HIAB-equipped vehicles (crane trucks) for safe transport and positioning of large steel gate structures. This specialist equipment prevents installation damage and ensures worker safety when handling components that can weigh several hundred kilograms. Licensed electrical contractors are also required to connect automation systems and ensure compliance with Australian electrical and safety standards.
Hot-dip galvanising (HDG) provides essential corrosion protection for steel gate components exposed to harsh industrial environments. The process creates a durable zinc coating that significantly extends the lifespan of gate frames, posts, and structural elements, reducing long-term maintenance requirements and ensuring the gate remains functional and safe in demanding conditions
Timeframes vary depending on damage severity and gate specifications. The process typically involves initial damage assessment, engineering drawings and design documentation, client approval, fabrication and galvanising coordination, and installation with commissioning. For custom heavy-duty industrial gates requiring specialist fabrication and HDG finishing, expect several weeks from assessment to completed handover, though emergency temporary measures can secure the site during this period.