Mining | HYDAC

HYDAC is a trusted partner delivering reliable hydraulic components and systems across the mining sector, including underground mining, open pit / surface mining, processing plants, fuel storage, and power generation. Designed for harsh operating conditions, these robust solutions support reduced downtime, improved efficiency, and long-term cost control, while also enabling explosion protection and electrification in mining.

Read our case studies to learn more about our success stories and capabilities:

Underground Mining

Underground mining environments push equipment to the limit. Extreme heat, high humidity, dust and constant vibration place ongoing stress on hydraulic systems. HYDAC provides rugged, field-proven hydraulic solutions designed to perform reliably in these harsh underground mining conditions and keep operations running.

HYDAC solutions for underground mining include:

Complete system integration: Fully integrated hydraulic power units engineered to suit specific underground mining applications.
Specialised filtration systems: Advanced filtration solutions that maintain fluid cleanliness and protect sensitive components in demanding environments.
Condition monitoring and diagnostics: Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance tools to reduce unplanned downtime and optimise performance.

With HYDAC, underground mining operations benefit from longer maintenance intervals, reduced total cost of ownership, and confidence in equipment built to endure tough conditions.

Applications include winders, pump storage facilities, logistics systems for material handling and passenger transportation, belt conveyors, mining equipment trucks, drill rigs, loaders, and more.

Open Pit / Surface Mining

Surface mining / open-pit mining operations expose equipment to extreme heat, dust and contamination, placing high demands on hydraulic systems. HYDAC delivers rugged, field-proven hydraulic solutions engineered for large-scale surface mining, helping maximise uptime, efficiency and operational reliability.

HYDAC solutions for surface mining include:

Complete hydraulic systems for mobile mining equipment: Designed to support heavy-duty applications in demanding open-pit environments.
Filling and off-line filtration systems: HYDAC filling units ensure clean fluid transfer and effective contamination control, extending component life and reducing maintenance requirements.

With HYDAC, surface mining operations gain more than just hydraulic components. You gain a trusted partner focused on long-term reliability, lower operating costs and improved productivity in harsh open-pit conditions.

Applications include mobile mining vehicles, haul trucks, excavators, shovels, bowsers, drill rigs, loaders, dump trucks, and more.

Processing Plant

Processing plants operate under constant pressure, high temperatures and contamination risk, where reliability is critical. HYDAC delivers advanced hydraulic, filtration and condition monitoring solutions designed to support safe, efficient and continuous mineral processing operations.

HYDAC solutions for processing plants include:

Filtration systems: Engineered to maintain fluid cleanliness and protect sensitive components from wear and contamination.
Process filtration solutions: Specialised systems for separating solids from liquids, helping optimise process efficiency and maintain product quality.
Condition monitoring and diagnostics: Real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance tools that reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.

Fuel & Lube Storage

Fuel storage and lubrication systems play a critical role in keeping mining operations running safely and efficiently. In storage facilities and filling stations, effective contamination control is essential to protect equipment and ensure consistent performance. HYDAC delivers proven solutions for diesel filtration and hydraulic system reliability across the entire fuel and lubrication supply chain.

HYDAC diesel filtration solutions include:

High-efficiency filtration systems: Robust filter housings and elements designed to deliver clean diesel and prevent premature engine wear.
End-to-end supply chain protection: Comprehensive coverage from bulk fuel storage through to final dispensing at the point of use.
Turnkey fuel and lubrication systems: Custom-engineered diesel and lubricant purification solutions tailored to site-specific requirements.
Service and maintenance packages: Preventive maintenance programs and expert support to keep fuel depots operating at peak performance.
Condition monitoring and diagnostics: Real-time monitoring to detect contamination early and avoid costly unplanned failures.

With HYDAC, mining operations benefit from improved fuel cleanliness, reduced downtime and extended equipment life, ensuring fuel storage and lubrication infrastructure supports safe, efficient and uninterrupted operations.

Power Generation

In mining operations, particularly in remote and off-grid locations, reliable power generation is critical. HYDAC delivers robust hydraulic, filtration and cooling solutions designed to keep diesel-driven generators operating efficiently, safely and continuously in harsh mining environments.

HYDAC solutions for diesel generators include:

Integrated generator support systems: Engineered solutions that enhance generator performance, durability and operational safety.
High-efficiency filtration systems: Advanced filtration to protect fuel systems from contamination, reduce wear and extend component service life.
Offline conditioning for day tanks: Dedicated solutions to maintain fuel cleanliness and reliability in generator day tanks.
Cooling systems: Proven cooling technologies designed to maintain optimal operating temperatures under continuous load and extreme environmental conditions.

HYDAC’s integrated power generation solutions help reduce maintenance requirements, prevent unplanned failures and ensure a consistent energy supply, supporting productivity across mining operations.

Automation Solutions for Optimal Machine Platform

Efficient, safe and intuitive machine operation is critical to productivity in modern mining operations. HYDAC delivers integrated automation solutions that enable precise control, seamless system integration and enhanced safety across mobile mining equipment.

Designed to support everything from advanced assistance functions to fully automated operation, HYDAC’s system architecture helps ensure reliable performance and long-term profitability for mining platforms.

HYDAC automation solutions include:

TTC mobile controllers: Intelligent control and communication for complex mobile and mining applications.
Load-sensing valves: Efficient hydraulic flow management to improve system performance and energy efficiency.
Sensors and monitoring systems: Real-time data, diagnostics and feedback to support safe and reliable operation.

Whether upgrading existing equipment or designing new platforms, HYDAC supports smarter, safer and more efficient mining machines.

Electrification in Mining

Electrification in mining delivers clear benefits, including reduced environmental impact, lower operating costs and improved occupational safety. However, it also introduces challenges such as energy supply management, infrastructure requirements and limited operating time.

With decades of experience electrifying both stationary industrial plants and mobile machinery, HYDAC is a trusted partner supporting the mining industry’s transition to cleaner, more efficient operations.

Electrify your mobile fleet with HYDAC solutions:

Batteries: Reliable, high-performance energy storage designed for demanding mining environments.
Electric motors: Compact and efficient drive systems for mobile and underground mining applications.
Thermal management systems: Intelligent cooling and heating solutions to maintain optimal operating conditions and maximise system performance.

HYDAC’s electrification solutions support a wide range of mining applications, including underground mining machines, trackless mining equipment, continuous miners, underground transport systems, LHDs (Load, Haul, Dump), personnel carriers, and more.

Whether you’re beginning your electrification journey or scaling existing platforms, HYDAC provides the technology and expertise to support safe, efficient and future-ready mining operations.