The Solar Sailor
The amazing Solar Sailor (pictured) uses Hybrid Marine Power (HMP), an integrated hybrid electric technology and Solarsails which harness renewable solar and wind energy. This vessel, used on Sydney Harbour during the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, used transformers & chokes from SES in its inverter & battery charging systems. It is funny to think back…
Dragline Excavators rely on SES Drive-Isolation Transformers
Dragline Excavators are some of the largest vehicles on land. Standard isolation transformers are not designed to handle the extreme mechanical, electrical, and environmental conditions that this machinery are subject to, so we also manufacture a special type of transformer to cope with these extreme requirements – drive-isolation transformers. SES has been supplying ABB (previously…
Fast turnaround saves $$$
Mining, as most know, is big business. Any unforeseen delays or downtime can result in huge costs and the loss of production revenue can run into the millions very quickly. Unlike many other transformer suppliers that manufacture their products off-shore, Southern Electronic Services can get products to Australian mining sites quickly, as all products are…
HMAS Collins class Subs
RAN Huon Class Mine-hunter Vessels
Powering Jet Fighters
BEAK is a leading supplier of enhanced solutions to the Aerospace and Defence industries. Among other power supply units, SES supplies BEAK with a unique transformer/rectifier assembly that is used in their Ground Power Units, which are used by the Australian Defence Force to start fighter jets, as well as medium-sized commercial airliners such as…
Huon Class Mine-Hunter Vessels
RAN Huon Class Mine-hunter Vessels SES was engaged by the Royal Australian Nacy to design and construct demagnetising coils for use on their Huon Class mine-hunter vessels. Due to the hostile mine environments that these vessels operate in, having a low magnetic signature is integral. As such, the RAN needed to be 100% confident that…
Keeping Melbourne on the move
For over 30 years, Southern Electronic Services have been supplying Australian railways with a range of power solutions. From railway signal crossings to backup safety solutions along the lines, components manufactured here at Southern Electronic Services have kept our railways running safely. So the next time you head to the footy, tennis or any number of…
Pathfinder – the cutting edge
Pathfinder is an innovative Australian manufacturer that specialises in automated cutting technology, specifically flexible or semi-rigid materials. Operating since 1996, Pathfinder’s wide range of machines are the best choice for many companies that need automated cutting room solutions for clothing, furniture, automotive and countless other industries. Some of their most notable customers include names like…
Stand-alone renewable power solutions
SES recently designed and built six custom 20kVA transformers (SD8027) for an off-grid solar pilot program in Western Australia that involved Western Power, AGL, and Positive Off-Grid Solutions. The concept: provide power more efficiently and effectively to remote locations such as rural communities, farms, schools, mines, worksites etc. The solution: Self-contained solar and battery systems,…
Hydro Tasmania – Our largest green energy supplier
For many years now SES has been supplying Hydro Tasmania with a range of low-volt, high accuracy voltage transformers, and other componentry. Hydro Tasmania is Australia’s leading clean energy business and the largest generator of renewable energy. Hydro Tas is the key factor that allows the state of Tasmania to be powered by over 90%…