Underground Mines&Tunnels

Accidents in tunnels can have serious consequences. When an explosion occurs in a closed system, the fire can spread rapidly around and escape is difficult. Dust, gas or even both may be present in the tunnel and potentially be responsible for an explosion. The high temperature surfaces of diesel engines or electric motors, hot exhaust gases and sparkling electrical appliances, by their very complexity, sometimes represent an obstacle in the way of protection.

The presence of earthmoving machinery, dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases generates a very high risk of fires and explosions for the mining, tunneling and water industries that can be extremely dangerous and often deadly.

To make a difference in this sector modern, feasible and effective solutions, technical innovation and systems designed to serve the vehicle and the end user’s needs were essential. This means high levels of reliability in explosion-proof conversions for vehicles, engines and industrial equipment that work in underground environments such as mines and tunnels. Each equipment upgrade requires a deep knowledge of the latest ATEX regulations and a thorough understanding of both mechanical and electrical methods of protection. All these protection systems must be designed around each single machine, trying to maintain performance and reliability identical to the original ones.

Therefore, operators must ensure constant monitoring of the atmosphere and efficient ventilation furthermore, equipment must be conformed to the specific norms and have adequate explosion protection systems, to prevent fires or protect workers in emergency scenarios.

Owners, operators and site managers have an obligation to minimize the risk of fire and explosion.

Projects like these are always a challenge. Explosion Protection Systems for Mines and Tunnels industry can explosion protect earthmoving machinery and special mobile vehicles, such as dumpers-wheel loaders, excavators, mixers, personnel carriers, monorail, drilling vehicles, cranes, multi service vehicles, ambulances, etc.