Members of these demanding industries are seeking a rapid joining system. Designing the solutions required has not only determined products that can be developed for the professional industry but also have a multitude of uses in the DIY and Handyperson markets. The new product concepts are based around the successful Striplox technology, which in itself is regarded as a radical breakthrough in the world of joining.

For further information on the technologies and how the team at Joinlox can work with your organisation, please email your requirements to info@joinlox.com.

Joinlox has been named one of Australia's 100 most innovative technology companies, in one of the largest and most broadly judged innovation awards of its kind - the Anthill Magazine 'SMART 100' Awards.

Australian Federal Treasurer Mr Wayne Swan MP recently visited Joinlox to congratulate the company on its recent success in being recognised for the COMET Program.  AusIndustry's COMET program is a merit based, competitive program providing early-growth companies with support and assistance in commercialising new and innovative technologies.  The support of AusIndustry will assist Joinlox to accelerate a range of new Joinlox designs and applications into national and international markets.

Joinlox specialises in innovative mechanical joining systems for a range of products and applications. The Joinlox technology won the ABC’s New Inventors 2008 Invention of the Year. 

Xstrata Technology – a subsidiary of the diversified mining company Xstrata – develops, markets and supports technologies for the global mineral processing and metals smelting and refining industries, and was awarded Australian Exporter of the Year for Large Services in 2008.

“Xstrata Technology has a strong reputation of providing world-class innovative technologies to the mining and mineral processing industries,” said Joinlox CEO John Pettigrew. “We are delighted they have chosen to work with the revolutionary Joinlox designs.

Our technology is ideal for constructing modular tanks and vessels on remote sites and for tough operating conditions.Our technology provides unique advantages over traditional welded tanks and vessels, including much shorter delivery lead times, faster and safer erection and installation, lower costs and modular flexibility.  It allows for any tanks of any size to be manufactured in small components in low cost areas. These components are easy to transport and fast and simple to erect in any location.

Mike Hourn, Hydrometallurgy Manager with Xstrata Technology, agreed. “This technology provides a faster, lower cost, safer way to build high quality tanks. A further advantage for the mining industry is that tanks can be easily disassembled and re-located if required.The inspiration for the Joinlox technology comes from the way clams attach themselves to rocks via hooks on the end of hundreds of silk-like filaments. Joinlox, too, uses a series of interlocking hooks, which are joined together by a “key” which slides between the hooks. The hooks on Joinlox convert the shear forces into tensile and flexural forces, dramatically increasing the strength and pressure rating of the join.

The patented technology does not use traditional fasteners, welding or adhesives, all of which are either expensive, time-consuming, irreversible or lead to weaknesses in the joints. The system can be adapted to suit almost any linear or complex joints and provides rapid, strong and pressure sealed joints across a broad range of materials and combinations without costly equipment or highly skilled expertise.

Joinlox can be used for a wide range of applications, from the construction of storage tanks and structures to returnable containers and crates, electrical enclosures, large diameter pipes, rapid formwork and bridge piles, and a range of building materials and construction methods.

“Before commencing any new project, we carry out an initial engineering and cost analysis that involves comparing Joinlox with all other available methods, designs, costs and processes,” said Pettigrew. “From this we are able to provide a clear indication of the savings and benefits our clients may expect to realise by implementing the Joinlox system for their products or applications.

Joinlox is continuing discussions with other international manufacturers across a wide range of industries, exploring ways of using Joinlox technology to overcome joining problems.

For more information:

John Pettigrew – Chief Executive Officer Joinlox Pty Ltd

Ph: +61 7 3268 1912

Mike Hourn – Manager Hydrometallurgy Xstrata Technology

Ph: +61 7 3833 8500

Richard Allen Oxygen Financial Public Relations

Ph: +61 3 9915 6341

Click here  to read about how Joinlox is helping Xstrata Technology in the Engineering & Mining Journal feature 'Modular Plants: Doing More with Less - Single-source convenience, quicker delivery and efficient use of space and materials attract growing interest from project owners' by Russell A. Carter, Managing Editor E&MJ.

Joinlox Pty Ltd chief executive officer John Pettigrew said the company had secured several global deals and was currently in negotiations for a number of further major licensing agreements.

"These include applications for building and construction, storage tanks, manufacturing, furniture, mining and pipeline related industries in Australia, South East Asia, the United States of America and Europe," Mr Pettigrew said.

"We are excited about our success to date as the company has deliberately set out to licence rather than sell its Joinlox technology.  This technology is based around a strong and versatile mechanical joint that allows, simple, safe and efficient assembly which is also cost-effective."

"When you utilise Joinlox you do away with the need for traditional joining methods such as nuts, bolts, screws, welding and adhesives."

Mr Pettigrew described Joinlox as the future of the mechanical assembly world.  "Our designs are now being incorporated into a range of applications all over the world including the construction industry and assembly of large tanks and storage vessels," he said.  "For example, one of our applications Pipelox, is used to join both plastic and steel pressure pipes, while Striplox is a universally applied joining strip which enables users to quickly assemble on site or it can be used by the DIY market."

Mr Pettigrew said the company collaborates on projects with larger, innovative, multi national organisations with established channels to global markets and sectors.  "We provide them with innovative solutions for their clients.  We work closely with our clients throughout all stages of design development from initial concept to 3D modelling and Finite Element Analysis to prototype and working trials to demonstrate how Joinlox will save them time and money across their entire operations.

"This includes manufacturing processes, assembly, handling, storage, transport and labour costs.  Our Joinlox technology enables products to be made in parts at centralised manufacturing centres, nested or flat-packed for more efficient transport and assembled quickly and easily on site."

In 2008 Joinlox received the ABC television series New Inventors Grand Final Invention of the Year.

Joinlox is also a member of the Queensland Government's Australian Technology Showcase Program.  "We have found the ATS to be very supportive of the company since we joined two years ago," Mr Pettigrew said.  "We receive very good exposure from their directory and networking events.  And we have undertaken collaborative work with other ATS member companies which has proved to be very successful."