Fixed plant machinery refers to industrial equipment, machinery, or processing units that are permanently installed or fixed in a specific location and are not designed to be easily moved (MIGAS, 2025).
These machines are typically used in various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture, to perform specific functions or processes as part of a larger production or operational system.
Examples of fixed plant machinery include:
- Manufacturing equipment: Machinery used in factories for production processes, such as assembly lines, CNC machines, and industrial robots
- Processing equipment: Equipment used in processing raw materials or products, such as crushers, grinders, and mixing tanks in a mining or chemical processing plant
- Power generation equipment: Fixed generators, boilers, and turbines used in power plants to generate electricity
- Material handling equipment: Conveyors, elevators, and forklifts used to transport materials within a facility
- Oil and gas equipment: Refining and extraction machinery that is permanently installed at oil refineries and drilling sites
- Water treatment plants: Equipment for treating and purifying water, including pumps, filters, and chemical dosing systems
- Agricultural machinery: Stationary equipment used in agriculture, such as grain silos, irrigation systems, and feed processing units
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Reference:
https://www.migas.com.au/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-fixed-plant-and-mobile-plant-apprenticeships
