FAQS

We are happy to provide as much information as possible.
Here are some of our frequently asked questions and answers.

FAQ: FAQ

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MAKE PAYMENT?

We accept payment for jobs via cash, EFTPOS, or electronic transfer.

All cash sale clients are required to pay for their works upon collection of goods.

If you wish to apply for a trading account with SSAF Sheetmetal, you can request a credit application by emailing admin@ssaf.net.au

All applications require a minimum of 3 trade references to support their application and a limit may be applied in some instances.

DO YOU TRAVEL TO COMPLETE PROJECTS?

Yes. Our staff can travel to the site for certain projects. Every project differs and the client's needs vary. Speak to us about your project requirements.

We are based in Townsville where we complete a lot of our fabrication works. We also supply sheetmetal, boilermaker and fabrication services to the greater Queensland area which includes providing products and services to places including Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Hughenden, Charters Towers, Normanton, Weipa, Ayr, Home Hill, Bowen, Proserpine, Mackay, Ingham, Cardwell, Tully, Innisfail, Cairns and even Weipa.

We have also provided products and services to South east Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Location does not limit our service capabilities.

ARE YOU OPEN ON THE WEEKENDS?

We understand some jobs cant be done during normal business hours, are we accomodate clients needs accordingly.

Weekend work and after hours works can be arranged by appointment by contacting our Management team. We always do what we can to best suit our customers needs.

Please note: Penalty rates may apply where work is conducted outside of our normal business hours.

WHAT TOWNS DO YOU PROVIDE SERVICES TO?

Our fabrication workshop is based in Townsville, where the bulk of our work is conducted.

We also offer services throughout Queensland including Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Hughenden, Charters Towers, Normanton, Weipa, Ayr, Home Hill, Bowen, Proserpine, Mackay, Ingham, Cardwell, Tully, Innisfail, Cairns and even Weipa.

We also provide products and services to South East Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

We have regular and reliable transport agreements that allow us to get products to clients quickly.

DO YOU MAKE ELECTRIC MOTOR BRACKETS FOR BOATS?

Yes, and we do almost every day. We fabricate electric motor brackets and mounts for boats of all different shapes, sizes, and materials.
There is no set price for this kind of work as every vessel is different. Some are simple and others require bow-rail relocations and other more detailed work. If you would like a quote for an electric motor bracket for your vessel, it is best to let us take a look at your boat. If bringing the boat by isn't that easy, then sending photo of your vessel can assist us.

ARE YOU ACCREDITED IN TRAILER BUILDING?

Yes. SSAF Sheetmetal is an approved Transport and Main Roads trailer fabricator. We meet the National standards of trailer builds and we are certified with appropriate Vehicle Type Approvals as approved by the Australian Government, Queensland Transport and The Department of Main Roads.

SSAF is an approved NEVDIS and ROVER account holder with our own HVRAS accredited inspectors right here in house.

All SSAF Fabricated Trailers are delivered ready to clients ready for their approved Queensland registration.

WHAT IS MIG WELDING?

Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is an arc welding process that joins two materials together using a solid wire electrode fed through a welding gun into a weld pool. MIG welding is most often used for large and thick materials. It is generally faster than TIG and produces welds that require less cleaning and finishing.

MIG welding is commonly used in architectural and industrial metal fabrication applications with a wide range of material thickness.

MIG is generally used for thicker pieces of stainless steel, magnesium, aluminum and copper, as well as nickel, silicon bronze and carbon steel.

WHAT IS TIG WELDING?

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is an arc welding process in which the arc is formed between a tungsten electrode and the metal using an atmosphere of helium or argon.

TIG welding is used for high-precision welding on smaller and thinner materials, including tricky welds like S curves or round pieces.

TIG welding is used to weld thin pieces of stainless steel as well as magnesium, aluminum and copper alloys.