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Technical guides, compliance reference, project case studies and company news from the STAR Aluminium engineering team.

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Technical Guides

5 Key features when choosing a platform

Over the years, we've had many clients ask us “what do I look for in a platform?” or “how do I know…

STAR Aluminium · 28 Apr 2017 · 4 min read
Case Studies

Humes – A Division of Holcim (Aust) Pty Ltd

Blog Humes Australia wide are updating their safety equipment requirements with the help of us here at STAR Aluminium.Our STAR work platforms…

STAR Aluminium · 20 Oct 2015 · 1 min read
Case Studies

Highpoint Shopping Centre For Probuild

Blog Highpoint Shopping Centre is the biggest shopping complex in the western suburbs of Victoria and the fourth largest shopping center in…

STAR Aluminium · 29 Sep 2015 · 1 min read
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Spare Parts No Bolt 4700 Scaffolding series

Blog After weeks of mass production, Star Aluminium now have all the required parts compatible with No Bolt 4700 Scaffolding series!To all…

STAR Aluminium · 21 Jul 2015 · 1 min read
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STAR Truck access platform

Blog STAR truck access platforms are designed for the safe usage of strapping and unstrapping, loading, and unloading of trucks.Our truck access platforms…

STAR Aluminium · 20 Jul 2015 · 1 min read
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No Bolt 4700 Scaffolding series

Blog As you are aware No Bolt issued a letter on the 25th of February 2015 advising in their decision to cease…

STAR Aluminium · 23 Jun 2015 · 1 min read
Technical Guides

Flat Pack Work/Ladder Platforms

Blog Introducing our flat pack work/ladder platforms. Over the past few months our production & engineering team have been working vigorously to manufacture…

STAR Aluminium · 27 Mar 2015 · 2 min read
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NEW Brickie Trestle System

Blog Our NEW product - Brickie trestle system manufactured for Glenville in partnership with Lend Lease specialized for bricklayers to make their…

STAR Aluminium · 27 Mar 2015 · 1 min read
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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does the Star Aluminium blog cover?

The Star Aluminium blog covers technical guidance on access equipment selection, Australian Standards compliance (AS 1657 series), inspection and maintenance procedures, engineering design considerations, and sector-specific access requirements for mining, aviation and construction applications.

How often is the Star Aluminium blog updated?

New articles are published regularly, covering AS/NZS compliance updates, product application guidance, and technical topics relevant to industrial access equipment procurement and maintenance. Subscribe or check back for the latest technical content.

Can I find AS 1657 compliance guidance in the blog?

Yes. Several articles address WHS compliance obligations, AS 1657 Standard requirements, inspection frequency guidance and documentation practices for access equipment in high-use industrial environments. Use the category filters to find compliance-related articles.

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