Valves for Mining That Eliminate Downtime and Pipeline Failure

Our industry-leading Vent-Tech valves for mining are engineered for slurry, tailings, and dewatering systems—eliminating air lock, preventing vacuum collapse, and reducing downtime in the most demanding operating environments.

Proven. Trusted. Recognized.

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Top Valves for Mining. Backed by Real-World Performance.

Mining operations push pipeline infrastructure to the limit—handling abrasive slurries, corrosive fluids, and high-pressure pipelines across long distances and remote terrain. Our Vent-Tech valves for mining are engineered to perform in exactly these conditions.

From copper mines in Chile to coal processing plants in North America, our valves are trusted in Tier 1 operations to protect critical systems such as slurry transport, tailings return, leaching, and dewatering. When failure isn’t an option, mining companies turn to Vent-Tech.

Protect Your Pipeline. Prevent the Cost of Failure.

Pipeline Collapse

Air vacuum conditions in long runs or downhill slopes can cause internal pipe collapse—especially in tailings or leaching systems. Our vacuum-breaking valves prevent negative pressure before it starts.

Pump Cavitation

Trapped air causes erratic flow and vapor pockets that damage pumps, shorten service life, and disrupt system balance. Our high-performance air release valves maintain continuous, stable flow.

Air Lock & Blockages

Air pockets can completely block flow in slurry and dewatering systems—especially in high-solids applications. Our Vent-Tech valves vent trapped air automatically to keep pipelines flowing.

Unplanned Downtime

When valves fail, operations stop. That downtime hits hard. Vent-Tech valves are designed for 24/7 performance with minimal maintenance—avoiding shutdowns and keeping production online.

Surge Protection

Prevents premature valve closure and pipeline shock during rapid flow changes.

Mining Grade

High-Pressure Rated

Tested and proven up to 1000 psi for long-distance, high-elevation pipelines.

Mining Grade

Exotic Materials

Super Duplex, Titanium, and other alloys for corrosion and abrasion resistance.

Mining Grade

Abrasion-Resistant

Fusion Bonded Epoxy resists wear from abrasive soils, rocks, and minerals.

Mining Grade

Purpose-Built Valve Solutions for Critical Mining Systems

Vent-Tech’s RAW and WTW Series valves are engineered to handle the unique demands of mining infrastructure—delivering reliable air release and vacuum protection under high pressure, abrasive flow, and corrosive conditions.

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Model RAW

Prevents air lock and pipe collapse in slurry and tailings systems.
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Model SZG

Reliable sealing in zero-pressure sewer systems.

Eagle Mine – Michigan, USA

As Michigan’s first new mine in decades, Eagle Mine produces high volumes of nickel and copper from a modern underground operation. Vent-Tech valves support critical piping infrastructure across the surface facility—helping prevent air lock, maintain safe flow, and ensure long-term system reliability in demanding, high-pressure environments.

Image courtesy of Eagle Mine. International Valve is not affiliated with Eagle Mine or Lundin Mining. The image is used for illustrative purposes only and to highlight real-world environments where Vent-Tech valves are deployed.

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Proven in Tier 1 Mining Operations

A Tier 1 copper mine in Chile faced weekly pump cavitation caused by trapped air in a 14 km slurry line. After installing the Vent-Tech RAW Series valve, the air lock issues were eliminated—and the ceramic internals are still holding strong after over a year in service.

“We eliminated weekly cavitation issues after switching to the RAW. The ceramic trim has held up well after 12 months.”
— Senior Maintenance Engineer