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Many generator owners assume adding a second muffler is the easiest way to reduce noise - but the exhaust isn't always the main culprit.

Learn why generator noise can come from multiple sources, when a secondary silencer can genuinely help, and how exhaust extensions, proper silencer selection and backpressure considerations often deliver better results.

Our Launceston store and some of our warehouses will be closed from 12:00pm ADST Friday 19 December 2025, reopening at 8:00am ADST Monday 5 January 2026.

Website orders placed during this period will still be received and processed; however, please allow for potential delays to shipping and handling due to reduced staff availability and carrier schedules.

Thank you for your understanding!

Our Launceston store and some of our warehouses will be closed from 12:00pm Friday 20th December 2024, reopening 8:00am Monday 6th January 2025. 

Website orders received during this time will still be processed, however please expect slight delays with shipping and handling times, based on staff and service availability. 

Thank you for your understanding!

An Australian university required a large quantity of V-band clamps for their bioengineering laboratory. After testing several off-the-shelf clamps, and finding none were a suitable fit, we took things a step further... read on to find out how we helped our customer!

Ultimax Industries will be closed from 12:00pm Thursday 21 December 2023 and will return to normal trading hours on Monday 8 January 2024.

Please expect slight delays for any online orders placed during this time. Thank you for your understanding!

Unfortunately not all Class 1 (Class 400) material is created equal - just because your sign has a 'honeycomb' design, it does not necessarily mean the reflective material used is compliant!

Don't be swindled by cheap imitations - make 100% sure you are only using signs with reflective material that is fully compliant. Read on to find out about our certified Australian-made RoadBase signs that only feature the best quality, compliant materials!

The older, larger 400 x 400mm rear markers made using Class 2 reflective material are being phased out - in fact, the NHVR's 3-year transitional period was due to end on 31 December 2020. This transitional period was changed during 2020, and now allows the industry to upgrade these older style plates when they are next due for replacement, rather than a fixed transition date. Read on for the full story!

Oversize banners are easy to store and can be attached to almost anything - but like all vehicle safety and compliance signage, there are design requirements and limitations on when they can be used. Read on to find out more!

Ever wanted to know if your heavy vehicle rear marker plates or warning signs are compliant or not? Or what reflective material is currently required for signs? Read this article to find out - we have the latest information from our friends at RoadBase, and comment on current National Heavy Vehicle (NHVR) legislation.