Repair & Overhaul

EEHA Repair & Overhaul Services

 

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IECEx-Certified Repair & Overhaul for Hazardous Area Equipment

Inlex provides specialist IECEx-certified repair and overhaul services for Ex-protected electrical equipment used in hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres.

As the only IECEx Certified Repair & Overhaul Service Facility in the Northern Territory, Inlex delivers compliant repair, overhaul, and certification support to the highest international standards.

Inlex is also the only company in Australia certified for both:

  • IECEx Inspection & Maintenance
  • IECEx Repair & Overhaul

This places Inlex among a select group of globally recognised EEHA repair and hazardous area equipment specialists.

Why IECEx-Certified Repair Matters

Electrical equipment used in hazardous areas is specifically designed to prevent ignition of explosive atmospheres. If Ex-protected equipment is repaired incorrectly, its protection method can be compromised — creating serious safety, compliance, and operational risks.

Inlex ensures repair and overhaul activities are performed in accordance with IECEx requirements, manufacturer specifications, and applicable hazardous area standards.

This helps maintain:

  • Equipment integrity
  • Explosion protection performance
  • Compliance with certification requirements
  • Safe operation in hazardous areas
  • Long-term asset reliability

Local Darwin Capability. Faster Turnaround.

Strategically located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Inlex is ideally positioned to support industrial, energy, defence, mining, oil & gas, and hazardous area operations across Northern Australia.

Our local repair capability reduces the delays, costs, and risks associated with transporting critical Ex equipment interstate or overseas for repair.

Benefits include:

  • Faster repair and return to service
  • Reduced freight and logistics costs
  • Lower risk of transport-related damage
  • Improved operational uptime
  • Local support from IECEx-certified specialists

IECEx-Certified Workshop Facilities

Our fully equipped Darwin workshop is purpose-built for the repair and overhaul of Ex-protected electrical equipment.

This allows us to restore equipment that may otherwise need to be replaced, extending asset life while maintaining compliance.

All work is completed under strict IECEx procedures, with full documentation and traceability to support:

  • Asset integrity programmes
  • Compliance audits
  • Maintenance records
  • Hazardous area verification requirements

Onsite & Offsite Repair Services

Where permitted under IECEx certification requirements and depending on the scope of work, Inlex can perform certified repair services either:

  • At our Darwin workshop
  • At your facility or project site

Onsite repair capability can help:

  • Avoid unnecessary equipment removal
  • Reduce downtime and logistical complexity
  • Accelerate return to operation
  • Minimise disruption to site activities

This flexible approach allows us to select the safest, most efficient repair pathway for each asset.

Scope of Repair & Overhaul Services

Inlex specialises in the repair and overhaul of a wide range of Ex-protected electrical equipment used in hazardous areas.

Equipment we support includes:

  • Rotating machines and motors
  • Switchgear and control equipment
  • Communications equipment
  • Instrumentation equipment
  • Associated hazardous area electrical assemblies

Protection techniques supported:

  • Ex d – flameproof
  • Ex e – increased safety
  • Ex i – intrinsic safety
  • Ex n – non-sparking

We support Group I and Group II equipment up to 1000V, providing broad coverage across hazardous area applications.

Repair Instead of Replace

Replacing Ex-protected equipment can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive — particularly when equipment is difficult to source, installed in remote locations, or subject to long lead times.

In many cases, certified repair and overhaul can provide a practical alternative.

Repairing Ex equipment can help:

  • Extend asset life
  • Reduce replacement costs
  • Shorten equipment downtime
  • Maintain compliance
  • Preserve original equipment certification requirements
  • Reduce unnecessary waste

Inlex assesses each asset carefully to determine whether repair, overhaul, or replacement is the safest and most cost-effective option.

Predictive Maintenance & Vibration Analysis

To support proactive asset management, Inlex integrates vibration analysis into inspection, maintenance, and overhaul programmes.

By monitoring vibration trends over time, we help identify developing faults before they result in equipment failure.

This predictive approach helps:

  • Reduce unplanned downtime
  • Extend equipment service life
  • Support better maintenance planning
  • Improve plant reliability
  • Identify faults before failure occurs

This allows operators to move from reactive repair toward a more strategic asset management approach.

Authorised OEM Repair Capability

Inlex is an authorised repair centre for a range of leading OEMs.

All repair and overhaul work is completed in accordance with:

  • Original manufacturer requirements
  • IECEx certification rules
  • Hazardous area compliance obligations
  • Applicable repair and overhaul procedures

This ensures equipment safety, performance, traceability, and compliance are fully preserved.

Benefits of Working with Inlex

  • Maintain compliance of Ex-protected equipment
  • Reduce downtime and repair delays
  • Extend the life of hazardous area assets
  • Avoid unnecessary equipment replacement
  • Improve equipment reliability and operational continuity
  • Access IECEx-certified repair expertise locally
  • Support asset integrity and audit readiness

 

Why Inlex?

  • Only IECEx Certified Repair & Overhaul Facility in the Northern Territory
  • Only Australian company certified for both IECEx Inspection & Maintenance and IECEx Repair & Overhaul
  • Local Darwin workshop with onsite repair capability
  • Authorised OEM repair services
  • Full documentation and traceability
  • Faster turnaround, reduced cost, and assured compliance

IECEx Certification Number

IECEx XRT S0011

Protect the Integrity of Your Hazardous Area Equipment

Repairing Ex equipment correctly is critical to maintaining safety, compliance, and operational reliability.

Contact Inlex to learn how our IECEx-certified repair and overhaul services can help protect your people, assets, and operations.