Can GT Stainless fabricate to my drawings or specifications?

Yes. GT Stainless fabricates to client drawings, engineering specifications or design briefs. We can also assist with design development if you know what you need but don't yet have detailed drawings.

Do you fabricate one-off items or only production runs?

GT Stainless handles one-off custom items as well as small and medium production runs. Most of our work is bespoke fabrication built to individual client requirements.

What surface finishes do you offer for stainless steel fabrication?

We can achieve a range of surface finishes appropriate to your application — including mill finish, brushed (2B, No.4), electropolished and hygienic finishes for food-grade applications. The appropriate finish depends on your process environment and hygiene requirements.

Can you deliver and install fabricated items on site?

Yes. GT Stainless can fabricate, deliver and install stainless steel equipment and process lines at your facility across Melbourne and Victoria. Installation is coordinated to your production schedule.

Stainless Steel Fabrication Melbourne

Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication in Melbourne

GT Stainless provides custom stainless steel fabrication for manufacturers and industrial operators across Melbourne and Victoria. We fabricate to client drawings, engineering specifications or design briefs — producing tanks, vessels, pipework, skids, frames, hoppers, chutes and bespoke process equipment that meets the requirements of your application and environment.

Our fabrication work covers both stainless steel and mild steel, enabling us to deliver complete assemblies that combine hygienic stainless steel process contact surfaces with structural mild steel support frames — the combination that most food and beverage production facilities require.

Who This Service Is For

Our stainless steel fabrication service is suited to:

Food processors needing hygienic tanks, hoppers, chutes or conveyors
Beverage manufacturers requiring process vessels, pipework supports or mixing equipment
Dairy, brewing and juice operations needing food-grade stainless steel fabrication
Packaging and production line operators requiring custom structural components
Industrial and manufacturing facilities needing bespoke stainless steel or mild steel components
Machinery manufacturers and OEMs requiring custom fabricated components or assemblies
Maintenance managers needing replacement components, repairs or equipment modifications

Typical Applications

Stainless Steel Fabrication

Stainless steel tanks and vessels
Process hoppers and chutes
Stainless steel skids and frames
Hygienic conveyor systems
Mixing bowls and agitator housings
Splash guards and shrouds
Outlet trays and collection equipment
Bespoke process equipment to drawing

Mild Steel Fabrication

Structural support frames
Equipment mounting platforms
Walkways and access platforms
Mezzanine structures
Machine guards and enclosures
Forklift and pallet cage frames
General industrial fabrication
Modifications to existing structures

What GT Stainless Can Deliver

Fabrication to client-supplied drawings, DXF files, models or written specifications
Design assistance and technical input where drawings are not yet fully developed
304 and 316/316L stainless steel grades for appropriate applications
Hygienic welding and surface finish to food-grade requirements
Mill finish, brushed and electropolished finishes as required
Mild steel fabrication with appropriate coatings and primer
Fabrication of one-off items, small runs and replacement components
Workshop fabrication in Thomastown with delivery and installation available

Why Use GT Stainless for Fabrication

Built to Specification

We fabricate to your drawings and requirements — not a standard catalogue product adapted to fit.

Hygienic Finish Quality

Our welding and surface preparation meets the cleanliness requirements of food and beverage process environments.

Process Experience

We understand manufacturing environments and fabricate with consideration of how equipment will be cleaned, maintained and operated.

Complete Delivery

Fabricated items can be delivered and installed at your facility — we don't just drop a component at the gate.

Combination Capability

We handle both stainless steel and mild steel fabrication, giving you a single supplier for mixed-material assemblies.

Melbourne-Based

Fabricated in Thomastown. Short lead times and direct communication — without the complexity of dealing with an interstate supplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades of stainless steel does GT Stainless fabricate?

GT Stainless works primarily with 304 and 316/316L stainless steel, which are the standard grades for food, beverage and industrial process applications. 316L is preferred where higher corrosion resistance is needed — for example, in high-salt or high-acid environments. We'll discuss grade selection based on your specific process requirements.

Can you fabricate to my drawings or specifications?

Yes. GT Stainless fabricates to client-supplied drawings (PDF, DXF, CAD files), written specifications or design briefs. If you have a concept but no formal drawings, we can discuss the design and provide input before fabrication begins.

Do you handle one-off custom items or only batch production?

GT Stainless handles one-off custom items as well as small runs. Most of our fabrication work is bespoke — built to individual client requirements for specific process applications, not off-the-shelf products.

What surface finishes can you achieve for food-grade fabrication?

We can deliver mill finish, brushed (No.4 / 2B), and hygienic finishes appropriate for food-grade applications. Electropolishing is also available for applications requiring the highest surface finish. Surface finish requirements should be specified at the design stage.

Can GT Stainless fabricate and then install equipment at our site?

Yes. GT Stainless can fabricate, deliver and install process equipment, skids, tanks and pipework at your facility across Melbourne and Victoria. Installation can be planned around your production schedule and maintenance windows.

What information do you need to provide a fabrication quote?

The more information you can provide, the more accurate the quote. Useful information includes: drawings or sketches, dimensions and tolerances, material grade required, surface finish required, quantity needed and any relevant process environment information (temperature, pressure, product type). If you're not sure, send us what you have and we'll work through the details together.