Mining

Smart Mining represents the concept of the mines of the future in which the use of integrated cutting edge technologies results in increasingly efficient ways to manage the productive process, saving energy, protecting lives and infrastructure and ensuring operational continuity of the process.

Johnson Controls provides solutions for a more Efficient, Sustainable and Productive mining process, i.e., Smart Mining.

Integrated solutions for smarter mining:

• Systems Integration
• Integrated Monitoring and Control Centers
• Video Surveillance
• "Machine Vision" Systems
• Mining Processes and Procedures
• Video Analytics
• Access Control Systems
• Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
• Emergency Communications

When it comes to the complexities and dangers of the mining industry, no other company has Johnson Controls' depth of experience, knowledge, skills and technology combined.

We are one of the world’s largest fire protection, life-safety and security providers, with decades of successful implementations of large-scale fire, life safety and security systems in complex and production-intensive operations like Mining.

Our experience in the mining industry enables us to properly provide ongoing service and maintenance to ensure the mine’s fire protection systems are functioning at optimum performance at all times.

Fire protection solutions:

• Fire sprinkler systems: Installation and commission of specially designed fire sprinkler systems for each site's needs.
• Wet, dry, pre-action and deluge systems: One of the world’s foremost manufacturer/distributors of water-based fire suppression systems and components, and protected by a 10-year limited warranty.
• Clean Agent Suppression Systems: The top clean-agent systems on the market are associated with the name ANSUL®. Choose from sustainable technology INERGEN® Inert Gas Systems or SAPPHIRE® Systems with 3M™ Novec™1230 Fluid.
• Life Safety and Rescue. Leading provider of emergency breathing apparatus, emergency rescue and respiratory protection equipment.
• Fire and Gas Detection and Evacuation Systems: Warning systems and evacuation plans to help people escape quickly from danger.
• Vehicle Suppression Systems: Our installation and ongoing service ensures system availability for a wide range of vehicle sizes and mining applications.
• Risk Assessment for Vehicles: The goal of our Proprietary Fire Risk Assessment tool for Vehicles is to help mining industry customers reduce the likelihood of vehicle fire, ensuring personnel safety and  health while minimizing business interruptions.
• Training: Wide range of training programs, customized to the needs and operations of your location.

No matter what electronic security and fire protection needs you may have, we have you covered anywhere in the world.

At Johnson Controls we protect people, property, production and the environment, every day, 24 hours a day. Contact a Johnson Controls representative today!

Johnson Controls offers the required hands-on experience and knowledge of mining operations to maintain security for a safe environment, improving your productivity by providing the best advice and comprehensive security solutions.

Electronic Security Solutions:

Video Surveillance

• Supervision and surveillance of production areas on a regular basis
• Continuous surveillance of mine facilities' entrances and exits
• Supervising off-unloading of incoming materials
• Incident Investigation
• Monitoring the security of the premises
• Detecting and documenting suspicious or unusual activities

Access Control

• Control room, server and electrical room protection, limiting access to authorized personnel only
• Safety credential verification and mine site orientation status
• Automated mine rescue team verification of equipment compliance with minimum regulations
• Restricting customer and non-employee access to critical areas

Services

• Chemical spill control
• Emergency communications systems
• Remote guard rounds
• Risk analysis, design and system engineering assessment
• System provision and installation
• Testing and commissioning
• Maintenance Service
• Comprehensive security projects
• System documentation
• Professional emergency brigades (emergency vehicle instructions, operation and rental procedures)

Comprehensive Physical Security Information and Automation Management

• Smart Mining
• Integrated security and process management
• Energy savings and automation

Protect yourself with the best while preparing for the worst. Johnson Controls, the global leader in integrated Fire and Safety solutions will help you keep your mobile equipment rolling, and your operations running. Our passion for protection is what drives our innovators to find even better ways to protect your valued associates and assets from fire.

Mobile device protection

The combined performance of our fire detection and suppression systems using a combination of agents, provides protection where mobile equipment works 24/7/365.  You can rely on Johnson Controls to protect and minimize the risk of fire in your mobile equipment.

For more information see our brochure on Fire Suppression Systems for Mobile Devices

Johnson Controls offers the required hands-on experience and knowledge of mining operations to maintain security for a safe environment, improving your productivity by providing the best advice and comprehensive security solutions.

Maintenance service for fire protection equipment

The Johnson Controls Fire Protection Element Maintenance Service will allow you to prevent damages affecting your associates and people in general, your worksites and/or your company's institutional facilities. You can rely on Johnson Controls and its mining services to help you be prepared in case of an emergency and to contain a fire hazard, ensuring that the extinguishing equipment is kept in optimal condition at all times. Providing you with the best fire safety conditions is our goal, as well as assessing current conditions of your protection elements and providing you with any applicable improvement plans.