Air Compressors for Mining & Heavy Industry
Mining is one of South Africa's most demanding environments for compressed air — high ambient temperatures, dust, continuous operation and remote locations all place extreme demands on compressor equipment. We supply heavy-duty FINI PLUS and TryComp rotary screw compressors to mining operations, contractor depots, smelters and heavy equipment maintenance workshops across the platinum belt, coal fields, chrome and gold mining regions.
Typical Applications
- Underground drill rigs and rock drills — high volume at 8–12 bar
- Surface drilling and blasting support operations
- Mining equipment workshop air — tools, impact wrenches, jacks
- Conveyor systems — pneumatic actuation and tensioning
- Ore processing plant instrumentation air
- Ventilation fan systems and pneumatic controls
- Shaft sinking and construction support air
Recommended Brands
FINI PLUS — for critical, 24/7 or high-duty applications requiring maximum uptime and Italian engineering quality.
TryComp — for general industry, workshops and OEM installations. Excellent Atlas Copco / IR replacement at lower cost.
Budget Air — for budget-conscious applications needing reliable screw compressor performance at the lowest capital cost.
Size My Compressor →Sizing Guide
Mining environments typically require 37–185 kW compressors with high IP-rated enclosures, extended service intervals and robust cooling systems. For underground applications, we recommend FINI PLUS units with heavy-duty filtration. For surface workshops and depots, TryComp 75–185 kW units provide an excellent balance of robustness and value.
| Application | Typical Size | Working Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop / equipment depot | 22 – 55 kW | 8 – 10 bar |
| Surface drilling support | 55 – 110 kW | 10 – 12 bar |
| Large plant / multiple users | 110 – 185 kW | 8 – 13 bar |
| Underground / remote site | Consult — special config | Up to 13 bar |
Not sure? Use our Compressor Selector Tool or call our engineering team for a free sizing consultation.
Air Treatment
Most industrial applications benefit from compressed air treatment. We supply complete packages:
- Refrigerated air dryers — remove moisture
- Coalescing filters — remove oil aerosols
- Activated carbon filters — for oil vapour
- Air receiver tanks — buffer storage
- Ring-main pipework design
Service & Support
We provide complete after-sales support to keep your production running:
- Planned maintenance visits
- Breakdown repair service
- SLA maintenance contracts
- Spare parts and service kits
- Multi-site contract management
Get a Quote
Tell us your application, number of tools or users, required pressure and operating hours and we will size the right compressor package for your budget.
Request a QuotePhone: +27 11 338 6008
Also visit: titanemporium.co.za
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our FINI PLUS and TryComp compressors are available with enhanced cooling configurations, high-ambient-temperature variants and additional inlet filtration for dusty environments. For underground applications, we recommend discussing specific site conditions with our engineering team for the most suitable configuration.
Yes. We supply to mine sites across South Africa — including the platinum belt, coal fields, Northern Cape and Limpopo. We work with logistics partners for delivery to remote sites and can arrange on-site commissioning. For very remote sites, we can also advise on containerised compressor room solutions.
We offer SLA maintenance contracts with scheduled visits, priority breakdown response and spare parts supply. For mining customers we recommend quarterly planned maintenance as a minimum, with oil analysis where conditions are particularly demanding. We stock all service kits, separator elements and wear parts for our full range.