Switchgear and Control Systems

Line Power, by Federal Pacific, designs and builds custom switchgear and control systems for mining, tunneling, and dredging operations. From MSHA-certified VCB switch houses and longwall control systems to explosion-proof enclosures and tunnel boring machine controls, every product is purpose-built for reliable performance in hazardous and demanding extraction environments.

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VCB Switch Houses

MSHA-certified vacuum circuit breaker switch houses for reliable medium-voltage power distribution and protection in underground and surface mining environments. Available in dual, triple, and four-circuit configurations.

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Longwall Control Systems

Complete, custom-designed and MSHA-certified longwall control systems integrating power centers, motor starters, and master controls from the power source to the mining face.

A large yellow industrial mining machine with multiple control panels and dials sits in a spacious warehouse, mounted above a beige control unit with switches and cables.
Two yellow industrial electrical control panels with multiple switches, outlets, meters, and labels mounted on each unit, set against a plain white background.
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Belt and Pump Starters

Custom-designed motor starters engineered to control conveyor belt and pump motors in underground and surface mining environments. Each unit is built to the specific requirements of the application.

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Electrical Controls for Tunnel Boring Machines

Purpose-built electrical control systems for the high-power, high-vibration, and high-moisture environments of underground tunneling operations. Each system is custom-engineered to the specific requirements of the TBM application.

Large industrial electrical control panel with multiple compartments, switches, circuit breakers, dials, buttons, warning labels, and metal mesh windows, all housed within a white metal enclosure.
A large electrical switchgear component with metal rods, levers, and springs, mounted on a metal frame, used for controlling and protecting electrical circuits.
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Switches

A rugged line of medium-voltage switches for mining and industrial power distribution, available in vacuum loadbreak, no-load reversing, and air-insulated Auto-Jet configurations.

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Vacuum Circuit Breakers and Feeder Protectors

Line Power vacuum circuit breakers and DTS feeder protectors provide reliable overcurrent protection and maximum uptime in demanding mining environments.

Large industrial electrical cabinet with both doors open, revealing control panels, switches, dials, wiring, and metal components inside; the exterior is white with warning labels and ventilation openings.
A large industrial electrical switchgear cabinet with multiple open metal doors, revealing circuit breakers, busbars, and control panels inside, situated in a brightly lit indoor facility.
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Custom Engineered Switchgear

Line Power engineers custom switchgear solutions for mining, tunneling, and dredging applications where standard configurations cannot meet the specific electrical, mechanical, or environmental requirements of the operation.

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Lifecycle Support

Line Power supports clients throughout the project lifecycle, from initial configuration through long-term operation.

Custom Engineering

Application-specific design for unique site requirements and specialized protection schemes.

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Why Line Power for Mining Switchgear and Control Systems

Line Power brings more than 50 years of engineering experience to mining switchgear and control systems. Every product is custom-engineered to the specific voltage, load, and environmental requirements of the operation, built to meet MSHA certification requirements for reliable performance in the most demanding surface and underground mining environments.

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Discuss Your Switchgear and Control System Requirements

Contact our sales team to identify the right solution for your mining operation.