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PROCESS VIDEO 04 – DELIVERY & INSTALLATION

Our team travel globally to fit and install the product we make. Brendan is gonna take you through the methodology that we use.

When we deliver a product we produce visual fitting instructions. On smaller jobs the clients may wish to install it themselves. On larger jobs, our team can unpack the components from the shipping container, and then following the installation map and individual part numbers, put the product together.

The team onsite is also equipped to deal with variations, should they arise, ensuring that the project remains on schedule.

Once installed, our team can develop a testing and maintenance program that aligns with applicable sporting and government specifications.

It can be very hard to determine if padding is doing its intended job at times. Our scientifically-backed testing process gives our customers a physical map of their facility and its padding performance. From this we can determine things like high use areas and ensure proactive maintenance is carried out.

If there’s more that you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Give us a call, or visit our website.

PROCESS VIDEO 03 – ASSEMBLY

Assembling the product properly sets the project up for success. Michael will walk you through why that’s the case.

Assembly is about lining all your ducks up in a row. All of the sewn covers and carpet tops from the cutting stage are matched up with the foam pieces and are stuffed and glued together.

To minimise assembly mistakes, we use a barcode system to ensure all the pieces match up. Once the pieces are assembled they enter our quality control booth where each individual piece is examined to ensure the quality of the product.

We look at the overall form of the piece and ensure the details such as the colours, zips, and velcro meet the original brief’s specifications. Once it’s approved, it is prepared for shipping and installation.

Assembling the product correctly is about ensuring the quality and maintaining efficiency with time. Avoiding installation delays are key to delivering a good product. We aim to ensure that everything that leaves the factory as it’s specified in the design.

If there’s more that you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Give us a call, or visit our website.

PROCESS VIDEO 02 – CUTTING & SEWING

Cutting needs to be accurate – “millimetre perfect”, as they say. Michael will walk us through some of the methods we use to ensure accuracy.

Near enough is certainly not good enough in the cutting phase, and that’s why we use automated CNC cutting machines throughout the manufacturing process. Having completed a thorough design and scoping of the project, all of the measurements that we use have been optimised to reduce any chance of human error.

Using the digital CAD drawings from the design process, we feed that into our cutting machines to produce a precise cut. Various sewing machines, from single needle to twin needle, are used to stitch material together in preparation for the Assembly phase.

A key thing we’re looking to avoid is loose or misshapen covers that lead to excess wear. The automated machines ensure a millimetre perfect result and also allows us to reproduce a component in the future that will be the exact specifications of the original piece. Using high quality stitches in the process is key to avoiding breakages and ensuring a longer product life.

If there’s more you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Give us a call, or visit our website.

PROCESS VIDEO 01 – DESIGN & PROJECT SCOPING

Design and scoping is all about project preparation and saving money. Our design specialist, Hawk, is going to explain the process for you.

When designing and scoping any project we always try to review any detailed architectural drawings of the space – if they’re available. We also gather additional information during a meeting with the client.

Depending on the scale of the job, we may need to look at making a site visit to taking measurements digitally by using a 3D scanner. From there, we use Complex Manufacturing Control Systems that produce barcoded components for efficient process control and accuracy.

If required, we can also undertaken scientific testing to ensure that the fabric and foam combination will be the best outcome for the intended use. Once this is complete, then the project is ready for client sign off and entry into the Cutting phase.

The real value in the scoping and design process comes through reducing production and installation errors, superior installations that assemble and align correctly, and cost savings by prescribing the correct materials for the project.

If there’s more that you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Give us a call, or visit our website.

What does Rae-Line do?

How best can we share a little more about our People processes and systems? Video… Great idea! Either jump on our news page or follow this link to the play list. It contains the first 4 parts of our introduction to Rae-Line series. In this series we cover the types of activity the team go through to Design, Cut & Sew, Assemble and Install our commercial upholstery and sports and safety padding solutions. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, we love to have potential customer visit us too. Call today 03 9728 8300

The team is looking very sharp on the road with our shiny new delivery truck.

Keep your eyes open for your next load of custom sports padding or commercial upholstery from team Rae-Line.

Thanks to Hallam Trucks and Paccar Australia for the awesome deal.

The right moves are helping Rae-Line stay in shape for the challenges ahead.

Movement Efficiency & Injury Prevention Program (meIP)

Adam Douglas from Enact Health has been working with the staff and management team at Rae-Line since late last year on providing all staff with education and training on improving their movements and preventing injuries in the workplace. The meIP program has been well received within the business.

Reviews were implemented across each of the 5 department areas within Rae-Line; Upholstery, Sew, Cut, Materials / Factory Hands and Office / Admin / Product Development.

Program Phases.

• Present key education sessions to Rae-lines’ staff to promote health awareness and how to best prepare and perform at work.
• Observe, assess and review the various job tasks and roles performed by Rae-lines’ staff.
• Design and implement specific injury prevention exercises which assist staff to complete their jobs safely and more efficiently whilst at work.
• Explore ways in which Enact Health can reduce the risk of workplace injuries and absenteeism and create a more energised and engaged team.

www.enacthealth.com.au

No awaiting for the supply chain to provide special shapes and profiles. The Rae-Line team now have the capability and equipment required to get the task done as needed, in-house. Contact the team to learn more about how they can make getting your sports padding needs fulfilled easy!

The machine that is Rae-Line have done it again. They have been far and wide again this year. Just completed the awesome Bounce center in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Give the team a call if you are seeking world class sports and safety padding solutions for any application.

The Rae-Line ‘Jet-Stars’ have been out and about. Getting dizzy keeping up with their movements! Hot and sweaty was how they described the install. However, it all went very well and they left with another happy customer. The team regularly works with projects that are as big as 4 40 foot containers, however, they are just as happy to work on projects that may only have one or two parts. So jump on the phone and talk to our team about foam! and everything else to do with commercial upholstery and sports padding.