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At Soto Engineering, we specialise in mechanical design Soto partners with industry leaders to deliver mechanical engineering solutions that improve operational efficiency, maximise asset reliability, and solve complex challenges. Whether optimising plant operations or designing high-performance materials handling systems, we provide tailored, end-to-end support from concept to execution. With 26+ years of experience, we work alongside our clients to develop solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and long-term performance—ensuring every project is engineered for success.
Choosing Soto means partnering with specialist engineers who bring technical excellence, digital innovation, and industry experience to every project. Our key capabilities include:
Reducing uncertainty with early-stage studies to prevent costly issues.
Efficient layouts that save time, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
Ensuring durability, safety, and cost-effectiveness with precision engineering.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural integrity and stress optimisation. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for improved process flow and efficiency.
High-precision visualisations for efficient design validation and risk reduction.
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Soto engineers high-performance mechanical systems for balance-of-plant, fuel gas piping, high-temperature ducts, and burner equipment. Our expertise includes lifting studies, overhead protection, bulk materials handling, and construction engineering, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
We design mechanical systems for kilns, preheater towers, rolling mills, and conveyor systems, prioritising durability and safety. Our expertise extends to pneumatic conveyor design, truck-loading solutions, and alternative fuel projects that support sustainability and emissions reduction.
Soto provides mechanical solutions for steel production, including blast furnaces, rolling mills, and downstream processes. We specialise in bulk materials handling, stockyard machines, ship loaders, crane equipment, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to enhance efficiency and safety.
We design robust, compliant mechanical systems for hoists, winders, long-wall equipment, ventilation fans, and dewatering. Our expertise ensures safe, efficient material handling and operational reliability in high-risk underground environments.
Soto optimises materials handling, crushing, and screening systems for mining operations. Our expertise includes ROM bins, overland conveyors, train-tipplers, and dust suppression systems, as well as innovations in drill-and-blast equipment, mobile manufacturing plants, and ammonia nitrate handling.
Soto delivers mechanical solutions for temporary works, lifting systems, and demolition projects. We ensure safe access, structural integrity, and compliance in construction, shutdowns, and heavy equipment handling.
Our in-house team brings advanced mechanical engineering capabilities to every project, including:
Custom solutions for plant and process infrastructure.
High-precision engineering for risk-free execution.
Process optimisation for fluid dynamics and thermal performance.
Structural analysis for durability and stress optimisation.
Engineering transport systems for efficiency and reliability.
Mechanical designs for industrial-scale processing infrastructure.
Specialist solutions for air quality and high-temperature applications.
Soto has worked with leading companies in resources, energy, and infrastructure, providing engineering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
We bring diverse and extensive expertise to every project. Our team is equipped with a range of capabilities and services, including:
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