MVD
Mine Vent Duct
Our fibreglass ducting and fittings provide a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose solution, manufactured to meet Fire Retardant Anti-Static (FRAS) requirements.
- Fibreglass GRP
- Built to FRAS standard
- Lightweight and durable
MVD · LWMVD · MRMVD · HDMVD
Mine Vent Ducting
Fibreglass and carbon fibre ducting and fittings for underground mine ventilation, manufactured to meet Fire Retardant Anti-Static (FRAS) requirements.
- Built to FRAS standard
- Vacuum and conductivity tested to TRG 3608
- Engineered and manufactured in Australia
- Standard lengths 2.0m, 2.4m and 3.0m
With more than 30 years’ experience manufacturing Mine Vent Duct (MVD), RPC has the expertise and capability to meet the specific requirements of your operation.
Proper ventilation in mine shafts isn’t just a regulatory requirement — it’s essential for worker safety, operational efficiency and environmental control. A well-designed ventilation system removes harmful gases, controls temperature and maintains breathable air.
Engineered and manufactured in Australia, RPC’s MVD is fibreglass GRP that meets Fire Retardant Anti-Static (FRAS) standards. Ducts undergo rigorous vacuum and conductivity testing to ensure consistent quality and compliance with TRG 3608 requirements.
Complementing this range is our lightweight carbon fibre ducting – Lightweight Mine Vent Duct (LWMVD). The LWMVD range offers versatility across a broad spectrum of applications — from economical and reliable ducting solutions through to high-performance, engineered systems.
The range
MVD · LWMVD · MRMVD · HDMVD
LWMVD
Lightweight Mine Vent Duct
Lightweight carbon fibre ducting, delivering an ultra-lightweight, high-performance solution. It reduces the manual handling risk, as the effort required to install or relocate the duct is significantly reduced.
- Carbon fibre
- FRAS compliant
- Reduces manual handling risk
MRMVD
Mid Range Mine Vent Duct
Information coming soon.
HDMVD
Heavy Duty Mine Vent Duct
A 2.4-metre duct engineered to withstand significantly higher negative pressure than standard MVD, for demanding locations such as close to the main fan unit. Designed, developed and tested at Broadmeadow, NSW.
- Black stripes on a tangerine body
- Product stencilling in bright blue
- Adopted by other mining operations as a long-term underground solution
Specifications
Duct range and fittings
RPC offers a comprehensive range of ducting configurations and fitting options to suit your specific application.
- Standard duct lengths
- 2.0m, 2.4m and 3.0m
- Round straight duct
- Ø618, Ø718, Ø750, Ø900
- Oval straight duct
- 870×355 and 1,075×400
- Elbows
- Round or oval, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 70° and 90°
- Tee and branches
- Round to round or oval to round, 30°, 45°, 60°, 70° and 90°
- Reducers / adapters
- Round to round or oval to round, concentric or eccentric
- Sliders
- Available
- End cap
- Round or oval
- Relief valve
- Available
- Air damper
- Available
- Typhoon Fans
- 5.2 m³/sec at 650 kPa airline pressure
Elbows are available across the MVD range (MVD, LWMVD and HDMVD).
Customer story
Built for a customer’s problem
One of RPC’s long-standing mining customers asked us to solve an intermittent issue affecting standard Mine Vent Duct installed close to the main fan unit. RPC completed the design, development and testing at its Broadmeadow, NSW facility.
Following its release for general use, other mining operations have adopted the HDMVD and fittings as long-term underground solutions.
Heavy Duty Mine Vent Duct (HDMVD)
During a recent site visit, one of RPC’s long-standing mining customers asked us to solve an intermittent issue affecting standard Mine Vent Duct installed close to the main fan unit.
Brochures and data sheets
- MVD & LWMVD Brochure 2026PDF
- MVD Product Data Sheet 2025PDF
- LWMVD Product Data Sheet 2025PDF
- HDMVD Product Data SheetComing soon
- MRMVD Product Data SheetComing soon
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