Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We offer specialised mechanical engineering services including: • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) • Fatigue and durability assessment • Strain gauging and field instrumentation • Gearbox vibration measurement • Shiploader weighing and calibration • Locomotive life assessment • Design of locomotive lifting and jacking systems • CAD design and simulation • Vehicle and mobile plant engineering • RPEQ certification • Rail wagon commissioning testing and data acquisition

Yes, we conduct commissioning tests and data acquisition for rail wagons, including strain gauging, stress measurement under dynamic loads, acceleration and vibration logging, wheel load and bogie displacement measurement, brake force validation, and compliance with ARA and TSI standards. We support OEMs, operators, and integrators to ensure wagons are safe and compliant before entering service.

Yes. We use ANSYS and SolidWorks Simulation to conduct advanced FEA for: • Stress and fatigue life prediction • Modal and harmonic analysis • Thermal and dynamic simulations • Structural compliance reporting All our FEA results can be independently certified by an RPEQ.

Yes, we offer RPEQ review and sign-off on all major designs, reports, and simulations for regulatory or tender compliance.

Absolutely. We help rail operators and contractors with: • Locomotive fatigue life assessment • Repair or overhaul verification via strain gauging and analysis • Engineering of lifting/jacking devices • RPEQ sign-off for modifications or lifting systems

Yes. We specialise in on-site strain gauging and dynamic testing, using calibrated sensors and high-speed data loggers. We correlate field data with FEA models to validate: • Structural stress levels • Natural frequencies • Load paths and fatigue potential This service is often used in mining haulage, defence, rail, and mobile plant sectors.

Yes, we handle precision weighing and calibration for shiploaders using jacking systems, load cells, and FEA-backed structural evaluations to correct alignment errors and weighbridge calibration faults.

Yes. We conduct vibration diagnostics including: • Gearbox condition monitoring • FFT and spectral analysis • Modal surveys and dynamic assessments • Root-cause vibration troubleshooting

Yes, we assist with fatigue life estimation of welded or aged structures using real-world load spectrum input, Miner’s Rule, weld classification and stress range tables, and FEA-validated stress responses. This is critical for safety in ageing infrastructure and heavy-duty equipment.

Yes, we offer comprehensive CAD support, including parametric 3D modeling, manufacturing-ready drawings, design optimization, digital twins, and simulation-ready geometry and mesh preparation.

We work with clients in: • Mining and bulk haulage • Rail and locomotive sectors • Ports and bulk material handling • Automotive and defence • Heavy machinery and OEM manufacturing

Email us at ash.kango@kleidouchos.com.au or use our Contact Page to send your project brief. We'll follow up with a tailored proposal and delivery timeline.