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Underground Metalliferous Mining

Fan starters

Minetek's Fan Starters are meticulously designed to provide safe, reliable protection and precise control over ventilation systems, including secondary, booster, and auxiliary fans. With a focus on durability and performance, our fan starters are built to withstand the harshest metalliferous mining conditions, offering peace of mind to underground operators.

Our Fan Starters are engineered for longevity and resilience, encased in a rugged impact-resistant cabinet for convenient mounting or installation in a hanging frame, allowing for flexible deployment in various applications. This versatility ensures seamless integration with your ventilation system, providing optimal performance and ease of operation.

 

Enhancing ventilation control in harsh mining environments with Fan Starters.

 

Minetek's Fan Starters support voltage ranges from 415V to 1000V, catering to diverse electrical and ventilation systems commonly found in mining operations. Our Fan Starter range in capacity from 55kW to 1100kW, with built-in automation features, streamlining the control and operation of ventilation systems. With optional soft starters, direct on-line (DOL) starters, and variable speed drive (VSD) options, allowing for precise control and efficient power utilisation. This versatility ensures optimal performance and energy efficiency tailored to your specific requirements by providing the necessary power control for your ventilation operations.

Minetek Power is proud to be ISO 9001 certified, ensuring the highest quality standards in our fan starters. Designed and manufactured in Australia using premium materials, our fan starters complement the Minetek ventilation system, offering a reliable turn-key solution for your mining operation.

In addition to supplying new fan starters, we offer comprehensive services, including programming services encompassing motor control centres (MCC), soft starters, and PLC integration through our Performance On Demand (POD) control system. We work closely with you to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of our ventilation system within your mining operation.

Minetek fan starter for mining ventilation

Fan Starter

Designed specifically for harsh underground mining environments, Minetek Power Fan Starters provide safe, reliable protection and control of ventilation operations, including secondary, booster and auxiliary fans.​

Complete with a rugged, impact-resistant cabinet design, which can be mounted or installed in a hang frame, Minetek Power Fans Starters provide peace of mind for underground operators.

Features & specifications

  • 415V - 1000V
  • 55kW – 1100kW
  • Automation included
  • Optional soft starter 
  • Direct on-line and VSD
  • Mounting or hang frame
  • Tailored up to Form 4
  • Optional control voltage 24DC 
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Choose Minetek Power for your fan starter solutions

Minetek Power is your trusted partner in delivering reliable and efficient fan starters for the mining industry. Our focus on quality, customisation, and responsive support ensures the seamless operation of your ventilation system, promoting safety and productivity in underground mining environments.

Contact us today to discuss your specific fan starter requirements, and our experienced team will assist you in finding the perfect solution for your mining application. Experience the Minetek Power advantage and harness the power of reliable ventilation control.

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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.

Pit N Portal CEO

Good product with great service leads to a great outcome. My dealings with MINETEK WATER and their supply and service of evaporator fans was one of high quality. I installed 10 evaporator fans on climate control to maximise efficiency and the results were incredible. From the first meeting through to commissioning nothing was a problem for the MINETEK WATER team. I would highly recommend this product to anyone with water disposal issues.

Integra Coal Operations Coal Handling & Preparation Plant (CHPP) Manager

We have utilised MINETEK for a number of sound attenuation projects in the Hunter Valley and have formed an excellent relationship with Glencore over many years. MINETEK understand our industry and always provide a solid and professional commitment to meeting our goals and objectives."

Glencore International AG Global HME Category Manager

I have used these evaporators very successfully at mine sites where I have worked in the past. They are an extremely reliable unit and worked above expectations in the environment where we had them set up. As for spray drift/mist this can be controlled by the weather monitoring systems that are available with the units. Additionally, how you set them up and the amount of fall you can achieve allows for more moisture to be stripped from the droplets]will greatly benefit your overall evaporation rates.

Rolleston Coal Operations Manager

MINETEK initially provided products for heavy mobile equipment noise abatement at the New Acland Mine. These 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.

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