Vector torque from zero speed
Mining
Drives that carry the load, protect the process, and keep the mine moving
Mining motors do not share one duty profile. Use high-performance vector control for heavy loads, pump and fan control where demand changes, and smooth acceleration and deceleration where mechanical stress costs uptime.
Optidrive P2 high-performance range
Heavy-load, pump, and fan control
P2 vector control, integral brake transistor and hoist mode; Eco pump and fan control; IP20/IP55/IP66 options; verify hazardous-area approvals separately
Why drives matter
Where the right drive earns its place
Mining is not one motor duty. Conveyors, crushers, pumps, fans, drills, and hoists each impose different demands. The right drive applies torque where loads are heavy, matches output where demand changes, and controls acceleration and deceleration where mechanical shock shortens equipment life.
200%
Torque from zero speed
Start heavy loads without the hammer
For conveyors and other demanding starts, Optidrive P2 vector control can provide up to 200 percent torque from zero speed. A controlled ramp avoids the mechanical shock of an across-the-line start and reduces stress across belts, couplings, and gearboxes.
P2 vector control and hoist mode
1 process
Matched to real demand
Match speed to the work in front of it
Conveyor loading, pumping flow, and ventilation demand change throughout an operation. A VFD lets the motor follow the real process requirement instead of running at one fixed speed regardless of the work being done.
Mining process speed control
Soft ramp
Lower mechanical stress
Protect the drivetrain from avoidable shock
Controlled acceleration and deceleration reduce shock across belts, gearboxes, couplings, pumps, and braking systems. The return is not only energy savings. It is steadier process control and less avoidable wear.
Mining wear and process control
Applications and drives
Drives we recommend for mining
Application 1 of 6
Mine conveyors
Long conveyors moving ore and overburden, with speed adjusted to material load, smooth starting, and vector torque for demanding conditions. Controlled acceleration reduces stress across belts, couplings, and gearboxes.
site sizedvector torqueIP55
Invertek
ODP-2-54050-3HF4N-MN
Invertek Optidrive P2 ODP-2-54050-3HF4N-MN – 50Hp 380~480V 3Ph IP55/NEMA12
Invertek Optidrive P2 – Model ODP-2-54050-3HF4N-MN Power: 50Hp / 37kW Output Current: 72A Input Voltage: 3...
HP
50.0
$3,472.66
Application 2 of 6
Crushers and grinding mills
Ore-size reduction equipment that needs the appropriate speed and torque as material hardness changes. Variable-speed control can improve the process and reduce mechanical stress, but final selection requires an engineered load review.
engineeredhigh torqueIP55
Invertek
ODP-2-64150-3HF4N-MN
Invertek Optidrive P2 ODP-2-64150-3HF4N-MN – 150Hp 380~480V 3Ph IP55/NEMA12
Invertek Optidrive P2 – Model ODP-2-64150-3HF4N-MN Power: 150Hp / 90kW Output Current: 180A Input Voltage:...
HP
150.0
$8,270.59
Application 3 of 6
Mine dewatering and transfer pumps
Dewatering and fluid-transfer pumps where speed follows real flow demand. Controlled acceleration and deceleration reduce water hammer, while soft starting and pump-focused control help protect the system.
pump dutysoft rampIP55
Invertek
ODV-3-540720-3F1N-MN
Invertek Optidrive Eco ODV-3-540720-3F1N-MN – 50Hp 380~480V 3Ph IP55/NEMA12
Invertek Optidrive Eco – Model ODV-3-540720-3F1N-MN Power: 50Hp / 37kW Output Current: 72A Input Voltage: ...
HP
50.0
$3,472.66
Application 4 of 6
Underground ventilation fans
Large fans that adjust airflow as underground operating conditions change. Match fan speed to ventilation demand while maintaining the required safety strategy. Confirm site ventilation and hazardous-area requirements before selection.
fan dutydemand controlsite review
Invertek
ODV-3-641500-3F1N-MN
Invertek Optidrive Eco ODV-3-641500-3F1N-MN – 100Hp 380~480V 3Ph IP55/NEMA12
Invertek Optidrive Eco – Model ODV-3-641500-3F1N-MN Power: 100Hp / 75kW Output Current: 150A Input Voltage...
HP
100.0
$5,954.26
Application 5 of 6
Drilling-machine auxiliaries
Auxiliary motors supporting drilling equipment where precise speed and torque control help the machine respond to varying material hardness. Select the enclosure and control strategy for the machine-level design.
site sizedvector controlIP66
Invertek
ODP-2-44300-3HF4A-MN
Invertek Optidrive P2 ODP-2-44300-3HF4A-MN – 30Hp 380~480V 3Ph IP66/NEMA4X Indoor/Outdoor
Invertek Optidrive P2 – Model ODP-2-44300-3HF4A-MN Power: 30Hp / 22kW Output Current: 46A Input Voltage: 3...
HP
30.0
$3,043.39
Application 6 of 6
Mine hoists
Hoists moving personnel or materials with smooth acceleration and deceleration, dedicated hoist-mode control, and motor holding-brake logic. Treat every hoist as an engineered safety-critical system.
engineeredhoist modebrake control
Invertek
ODP-2-64150-3HF4N-MN
Invertek Optidrive P2 ODP-2-64150-3HF4N-MN – 150Hp 380~480V 3Ph IP55/NEMA12
Invertek Optidrive P2 – Model ODP-2-64150-3HF4N-MN Power: 150Hp / 90kW Output Current: 180A Input Voltage:...
HP
150.0
$8,270.59
Quick ROI estimate
Estimate your motor run-cost savings
Recommended drive
ODP-2-22075-1KF42
ODP-2-22075-1KF42
General-purpose drive recommendation for pump and motor control.
Estimated annual savings
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kWh saved
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Payback months
Formula: motor kW x annual hours x energy cost x savings rate, where motor kW is HP x 0.746. The savings rate comes from the pump affinity laws: power falls with the cube of speed, so a drive saves energy only by running the pump below full speed, and the saving shrinks as static head rises. Drive losses of about 3 percent are included. Payback uses the entered drive price, or the recommended one when blank. Verify against the pump curve for critical sizing.
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