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Soto delivers expert pipework engineering solutions designed for efficiency, safety, and long-term reliability across mining, water treatment, steelmaking, and industrial applications. Our engineers optimise pressure, temperature, flow rate, corrosion resistance, and stress levels to ensure seamless system performance and compliance with strict industry standards.
From bespoke industrial systems to complex pipeline networks, we work alongside clients to develop tailored, high-performance solutions. Whether designing for fluid power systems, chemical processing, or ultra-high-pressure applications, Soto provides end-to-end expertise from concept to installation—ensuring every project is engineered for success.
Supporting sovereign capability with Australian ingenuity. As an end-to-end design house, we manage every stage in-house for seamless delivery and quality assurance.
26+ years of expertise in heavy industry, integrating cutting-edge engineering solutions with real-world experience.
We prioritise outcomes over cost, delivering value-driven engineering solutions that align with your long-term success.
Choosing Soto means partnering with a team of specialist engineers dedicated to precision, efficiency, and compliance. Our key capabilities include:
Identify challenges early and prevent costly system failures.
Smart layouts that reduce energy consumption and streamline operations.
Selecting high-performance materials tailored to specific applications.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for stress optimisation and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for flow efficiency.
Pipework solutions designed to meet Australian and global standards.
Visualise, test, and refine designs before implementation.
Engineering solutions for secure installations and long-term reliability.
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Soto designs high-performance pipework solutions for balance-of-plant systems, high-temperature ducts, and fuel gas piping (natural gas, hydrogen). Safe access, efficient bulk materials handling, and compliance-driven construction engineering ensure reliable operations in alumina processing.
Pipework systems designed by Soto improve material flow, truck-loading efficiency, and environmental compliance in kilns, preheater towers, rolling mills, and storage silos. Pneumatic conveyor design and alternative fuel integration support sustainability and emissions reduction initiatives.
Soto delivers efficient oxygen networks, high-pressure descaling, cooling systems, and bulk materials handling to enhance steelmaking processes in blast furnaces, sinter plants, and coke ovens. Robust designs reduce downtime and improve plant reliability.
Reliable pipework solutions engineered by Soto support hoists, winders, ventilation, dewatering, and long-wall mining equipment. Custom designs improve safety, extend asset life, and ensure compliance in high-risk environments.
Soto develops bulk materials handling, fuel and chemical piping, and dust suppression systems to improve processing efficiency and reduce downtime. Advanced designs optimise conveyor networks, mobile manufacturing units, and high-pressure systems.
Our in-house team provides advanced pipework engineering and analysis, including:
Custom solutions for industrial applications.
High-precision digital design for risk-free implementation.
Optimising flow and process efficiency.
Structural integrity for long-term durability.
High-performance piping for industrial machinery.
Engineering for high-stress environments.
Safe, compliant networks for hydrogen, natural gas, and oxygen piping.
Cooling systems for naval and industrial applications.
Robust solutions for fuel transport and chemical processing.
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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