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Converteam: technology package for Konrad 1 mine winder
Converteam received an order to supply the complete electric equipment for the Konrad 1 northern shaft mine winder of the former Konrad iron ore mine in Salzgitter, Germany. The order was recently placed by Deutsche Gesellschaft zum Bau und Betrieb von Endlagern für Abfallstoffe mbH (DBE), a German company that builds and operates waste repositories.

Business Profile

With over 100 years serving the mining industry Converteam is able to offer fully engineered electrical systems solutions for mine winders, haulages, ventilation systems, milling drives and conveyors.

Our experience and our engineering & project management skills qualify us undertake a full range of feasibility studies, design studies and rating calculations for a full range of projects including greenfield sites and the modernization and upgrading of existing installations.

Core system components include variable frequency/variable speed drives, electric machines (synchronous and induction) and automation & monitoring systems which include a sophisticated electronic speed & distance protection system.

In all cases our equipment and skills are customizable and scaleable to suit each application.

Working with strategic partners enables us to take full responsibility for complete installations comprising the mechanical components in addition to the electrical elements.

We are active on a global basis and offer a comprehensive after sales support service.