Inflatable Ventilation Control (IVC)

VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR MINING

Inflatable Systems for Underground Airflow Control

PolyFusion designs and manufactures inflatable ventilation control systems (IVCs) for underground mining and industrial environments where controlled airflow is critical to safe and efficient operations.

IVCs are used to regulate air movement, isolate sections of a mine and maintain ventilation efficiency across active work areas. Each system is developed to suit site-specific conditions, ensuring reliable performance, practical installation and consistent pressure control in-field.

IVCs form part of our broader inflatable systems capability, which includes a range of custom PVC inflatables designed for mining and industrial applications.

Why inflatable ventilation systems are used

In underground mining, effective ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality, controlling contaminants and ensuring safe working conditions.

Inflatable systems provide a practical alternative to rigid ventilation controls, allowing rapid deployment, flexible fit-up and controlled sealing in irregular or changing environments.

Their ability to conform to surrounding surfaces and maintain pressure makes them well suited to temporary or dynamic ventilation setups where speed and adaptability are critical.

Common applications

• Underground ventilation control and airflow management
• Temporary isolation of headings and work zones
• Sealing of ventilation pathways to reduce air loss
• Controlled airflow direction in development and production areas

Built for real site conditions

IVCs are often installed in challenging underground environments where access is limited and conditions are variable.

PolyFusion systems are designed with installation practicality, pressure performance and durability in mind. Our controlled PVC welding processes ensure seam integrity and reduce leakage risk, supporting consistent performance over time.

Each system is tailored to the application, allowing for reliable operation in conditions where standard or off-the-shelf solutions may fall short.

These systems are developed using the same controlled fabrication methods applied across our inflatable systems range

Inflatables

Fast to deploy and easy to install

Inflatable ventilation systems can be transported easily and installed with minimal equipment, making them well suited to underground environments where access and time are constrained.

Their lightweight and flexible design allows for rapid deployment and removal, reducing downtime and enabling quick response to changing site conditions.