MINING INNOVATIONS & TECHNOLOGIES
UNDERGROUND MINING VENTILATION TECHNOLOGY - ENGINEERED TO PERFECTION
Minetek aims to create the most sophisticated innovation & technology for mining solutions through world-class engineering, breakthrough technology and intensive research and development. Our underground ventilation technology offers rich economic, operational and safety benefits not seen elsewhere.
We've been delivering innovative, modular air management solutions to industry leaders worldwide since 1984 with Australian grassroots. Our experience in mining, oil & gas and power generation enables operators to achieve safe, reliable operations while delivering guaranteed cost reductions and increased profitability.
Benefits of Minetek's ventilation technology.
- Vast operating range
- Single-speed fan - regulated by the integrated Performance On Demand (POD) system.
- No fans stalls or Variable Speed Drive (VSD) controls.
- Halve required power consumption.
- No complex or expensive Ventilation On Demand (VOD) controls.
- Ability to provide the correct amount of air when and where you need it.
- Robust design utilising blades impervious to wear.
- A safe solution with no loss of air.
- Reduce capital costs with fewer fans required.
HIGH-OUTPUT VENTILATION FANS
Our High Output Axial Fan is engineered with the mining industry in mind. Its high-pressure steel fabricated impeller is at the forefront of technology and allows for operation at pressures previously thought impossible for an axial fan. Benefits include prolonged life in even the harshest environments.
The result of Minetek’s focus on excellence is a series of products that seamlessly connect to the industry and solve economic, operational and safety problems through clever use of technology and design. Minetek uses a unique patented design to ensure our industrial axial fans are robust enough for underground mining.
MINE AIR CONTROL
Our Mine Air Control (MAC) system seamlessly integrates with the operating layer of the mine to optimise air flow across the entire air circuit. With the ability to ramp air flow up or down based on scheduling and vehicle movements, Minetek fans offer true performance on demand.
PERFORMANCE ON DEMAND (POD)
Our Performance On Demand (POD) innovation & technology allows operators to tailor pressure and power consumption – without the need for VSD control. The result is a seamless, responsive solution which optimises performance, reduces power consumption costs and increases overall operational efficiency.
ANTI-STALL TECHNOLOGY
Minetek’s innovative anti-stall chamber cleverly controls airflow, capturing turbulent airflow and unstable pre-swirls. The technology eliminates critical stalls and has been proven to extend the fan's operating range and overall performance across the entire curve.
Powerful modular underground fans.
Our modular design enables operators to plan for the future with a range of Adaptors, Silencers, Booster Fans and additional controls available to optimise the solution and meet the evolving demands of the mine; as the mine grows, so too can the ventilation solution offering a scalable approach to delivering air.
Tested against a standard 1100kW Axial Fan used in underground gold and copper mines with the same duty and burden. Minetek fans lasted almost seven times longer, with our robust steel impeller designed to withstand the most challenging environments on the planet.
Quality, long-lasting & quiet ventilation solutions.
Minetek fans are fabricated using high-quality steel, enabling our equipment to operate in extreme conditions previously thought impossible for Axial Fans. Our fans last longer, reducing impacts on maintenance teams and improving mine profitability.
Minetek fans have been proven to operate 11dBA quieter than comparable twin fans in the same conditions and airflow. In underground mining, the effects of unwanted noise can be amplified by the enclosed conditions, and our fans help reduce overall operating noise and potential long-term hearing impacts.
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Our Capabilities
Primary Ventilation Fans
Secondary Auxiliary Fans
Booster Fans
Multiple Heading Ventilation
Bulkhead Fans
Long Duct Runs
Tunnel Fans
Development Fans
Mine Air Control (Mac)
MINETEK provides quality, proven solutions and are established as leading air attenuation specialists.
MINETEK understand our business, and our requirements, and always display a solid commitment to meeting our goals. We enjoy an open and honest business relationship, and we consider ours to be a lifelong partnership.
MINETEK's installations have been very successful and prompted the contracting of MINETEK to conduct a full mobile fleet and fixed plant noise monitoring assessment at the Acland mine site.
Kipoi have successfully utilized MINETEK WATER evaporators on our process water pond to remove mine water and has contributed to help with our water balance. We are currently in the process of moving these units to where the catchment area is larger giving us better utilization of the evaporators.
We are always looking at new innovations and technologies that will benefit both us and our clients. Minetek has been able to display that with the use of their modern ventilation technology, where we can look to see production increases through faster re-entry times and reduced capital costs in the total life of the development, delivering value to both us and Mincor.
