HYTORC Australia at QME 2026: Hands-On Torque Tool Demos in the Bowen Basin
HYTORC Australia exhibited at the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2026, held July 21–23 at the Mackay Showgrounds, in the heart of the Bowen Basin. Over three days, the HYTORC team ran live tool demonstrations on a large flange rig for visitors, including maintenance engineers and FIFO workers, generating strong, genuine interest from across Queensland's resources sector.
HYTORC Australia’s booth was a popular stop for attendees, with a steady stream of visitors all three days. The setup HYTORC Australia’s full tool range on display, giving visitors the chance to see the equipment up close, touch it, ask questions, and understand how it might work for their own site conditions, without needing to book a formal appointment. They even got a visit from the QME Safety Mascot.
Solving Real World Mining Challenges At QME with HYTORC
Bolted joints are on almost every piece of fixed and mobile mining equipment, from conveyor structures and crusher liners to fleet and haul trucks. For maintenance teams working across the Bowen Basin and wider Central Queensland region, QME offers a rare chance to see torque tooling working live, side by side, rather than assessing it from a spec sheet.
Three Days of Live Torque Tool Demos: LST, MXT+, LIGHTNING PUMP
The centerpiece of the stand was a large flange used for live torque tool demonstrations with products like the battery-powered LITHIUM SERIES II (LST) electric torque tool. The LST is cordless, making continuous demonstrations simple since it didn’t need to rely on mains power or compressed air, a practical advantage that translated directly into why the tool resonated with visitors working at Queensland mine sites. There were also bolting demonstrations using the hydraulic MXT+ torque wrench and the battery-powered LIGHTNING PUMP.
Many of our visitors were FIFO workers who stopped to look at the tools on display and talk about how they're used on site. QME also gave the HYTORC team a chance to reconnect face-to-face with many existing customers who were attending or exhibiting there, strengthening relationships that are normally maintained remotely between site visits. The HYTORC Australia team rated QME 2026 among the more successful QME shows they've attended, thanks to consistently good conversations and interactions with attendees.
The HYTORC team ran numerous live tool demonstrations for visitors.
Why the LST Is Built for Mining Maintenance Teams
Running on a single 36V battery, the LITHIUM SERIES II delivers powerful cordless torque from 34 Nm up to 10,845 Nm (25 to 8,000 ft.-lbs.), with +/-5% accuracy, and no hydraulic hoses or compressed air lines to run or maintain. For maintenance engineers and fitters working across the Bowen Basin, where a single site can have both a fixed processing plant and a mobile fleet spread across the pit, that range covers structural and heavy flange work without swapping between a hydraulic and a manual system.
The tool's two operating modes, Rundown and Torque, lets users seat fasteners quickly before applying precise final torque. This keeps jobs with high bolt counts on conveyor structures, crusher liners, as well as for shutdown flange work, moving without sacrificing repeatability. Every bolt fastened can be logged with the HYTORC Connect App, giving maintenance and compliance teams a documented and timestamped record that is easily accessible.
The cordless design suits the real working conditions of FIFO maintenance crews. Swing crews rotating in and out on fixed rosters don't have the luxury of taking the time for more complicated setups on shorter jobs. The LST means crews get a practical tool that’s ready for immediate use on a haul road or a conveyor gantry. This removes a genuine point of friction from site work. It's also why the LST held up so well as a continuous, open-air demonstration tool at QME - the same portability that made it easy to run all three days on the stand is exactly what makes it practical on a remote mine site.
HSE managers and site safety teams value the tool's low-vibration, controlled torque delivery, which reduces the uncontrolled hammering associated with impact guns and helps cut hand-arm vibration exposure during repetitive tightening tasks. For plant and maintenance managers, the LST's value is straightforward - one tool that can be used for fixed plant and mobile fleet work, built-in data capture for compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Did HYTORC Australia Demonstrate At QME 2026?
HYTORC Australia demonstrated a variety of products including the LITHIUM SERIES II electric torque gun, the MXT+ hydraulic torque wrench, the battery-powered LIGHTNING PUMP – Smart, and bolt tensioners.
What is QME?
QME, the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition, is Queensland's largest regional mining event, held annually at the Mackay Showgrounds. The 2026 show ran from July 21 to 23 and attracted more than 9,000 registered attendees and 370 exhibiting companies.
Who Attends QME?
QME's visitor base is drawn primarily from mining, resources and heavy industry (42%), manufacturing, supply and services (18%), and engineering, technology and industrial solutions (16%), alongside energy and utilities, government and professional services attendees.
How Can I Speak To The HYTORC Australia Team?
If your team is looking for a faster, safer or more consistent way to torque bolted joints on site, get in touch with HYTORC Australia to arrange a demonstration or discuss your application.
Contact HYTORC Australia to discuss a bolting application, arrange a demonstration, or find your nearest service center.
Email: au.sales@hytorc.com
Phone: +61 8 8293 8411
