Mining and metallurgical operations push equipment harder than almost any other industry. Crushers, mills, conveyors and hoists face impact loads, heavy starting torque, abrasive dust and extreme temperatures. Under these conditions, a drive system is only as good as its ability to handle the peak without sacrificing the process.
The challenge
- Heavy, impact-type loads demand high starting torque and rugged construction.
- Dust, heat and vibration shorten the life of standard electrical equipment.
- Downtime in continuous ore-processing and smelting operations is extremely costly.
- Equipment must tolerate voltage fluctuations common in remote and grid-weak locations.
The Techenn solution
- Rugged VFDs for heavy duty — the NT2400 series provides high starting torque, overload capability and soft-start behaviour that protects motors and mechanical systems during heavy starts.
- Duty-matched motors built for continuous operation in dusty, hot environments.
- Automation engineering for material-handling systems — conveyor control, interlocking and instrumentation for safe, coordinated operation.
- Equipment supply and construction services for metallurgical and mining support facilities, including environmental protection installations.
What you gain
- Reliable heavy-start capability that reduces mechanical stress on drive trains.
- Soft start and speed control that protect belts, gears and motors from shock loads.
- Longer equipment service life in abrasive and high-temperature environments.
- Reduced unplanned downtime through better protected, better matched equipment.
Typical applications
Belt conveyors and feeders, crushers and mills, hoists and winches, mine ventilation fans, slurry and dewatering pumps.
If it has to take a beating and keep producing, it deserves a Techenn drive. Contact us with your load profile and duty requirements for a recommendation.
