PROVEN SOLUTIONS: New Emphasis On Energy From Coal Puts Industry’s Focus On Revitalizing Mining And Power Plant Infrastructure

The Facts:

In early 2025, a changing political climate prompted a new focus on the use of coal to bolster America’s overtaxed energy grid. As demands for power increase with the growing electricity requirements of AI computing, policymakers have once more identified the promising opportunities of domestic coal production, a predictable energy source that is close to home and – for the most part – already prepared to ramp up production.

The coal industry has responded with a new sense of purpose, preparing its infrastructure for increased production while simultaneously working to ensure that processing is done in a manner that is environmentally sound and meets regulatory standards. These efforts to reimagine this resource as “clean coal” are fueling a renaissance in one of the country’s oldest and most storied industries.

The Challenge:

Along with efforts to increase coal mining and the power generation associated with it, modernization is becoming a priority as mines and plants retrofit facilities to handle increased production or bring facilities back online that have been dormant. Efficiency, effectiveness and innovation are now at a premium as an industry that has spent decades struggling with regulatory challenges now finds itself embraced for its potential.

Upgrades to coal-based production infrastructure, from new plant construction to reactivation and expansion of older facilities, will require, among other things, new doors and access hatches. The process of power generation creates unique challenges when it comes to people, equipment and materials entering and exiting buildings. Heat, drafts, dust and strong pressure differentials simply overwhelm typical hollow doors, and unique applications – material-hauling monorails, for example – require specially designed and engineered solutions.

Overall, new, reliable, industrial-grade doors will be a critical part of every plan to increase America’s capacity to mine and process more coal, safely and effectively.

The Solution:

The engineering and manufacturing of industrial doors has come a long ways since the construction of many coal mines and power plants. New safety and regulatory standards must be met with doors, not to mention the incredibly demanding performance standards required by highly efficient energy production. Simply put, cutting-edge coal production will require cutting-edge door and hatch technology to ensure that equipment, materials and most of all, people, are safe and able to reach their potential.

PS Access Solutions™ engineers, designs and manufactures specialized industrial doors and hatches for power generation, mines, industrial plants and commercial facilities. Instead of weakly-made hollow doors, products from PS Access Solutions are uniquely developed to stand up to the incredible punishment involved with powerful drafts, intense pressure differentials, harsh dust and even severe weather. Dealing with coal is historically hard work, and to do the job right it pays to employ doors and hatches of legendary quality.

Here are just a few of the examples of the products offered by PS Access Solutions:

Sliding Doors
PS Access Solutions boasts nearly half a century of proven success in power generation and industrial applications. Using this experience as a foundation for innovation and technology, these doors are perfect for power plants, mines and manufacturing facilities. Built for applications where using a classic swing door is impossible, these sliding doors feature durable construction that stands up to high drafts, continuous use and all kinds of weather. To learn more, click here.

Swing Doors
Many mines and power plants were originally commissioned with hollow metal swing doors. As a result, these doors are now bent, damaged and operating improperly. Swing Doors from PS Access Solutions™ are made specifically to withstand rigorous, industrial environments. Their reliable construction features technology and materials that work effectively, even under challenging conditions. Click here to find out more.

Monorail Doors
100% customizable to meet your application’s specifications, monorail doors from PS Access Solutions come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you need a Bi-Part Sliding Monorail Door or a Paired Swing Monorail Door, both start with a fully welded, structural internal framework that is engineered for the required opening size and expected wind loads. In addition, they are insulated and sheeted with a minimum of 16-gauge sheeting, welded in place. To see more, click here.

Access Hatches
Hatches from PS Access Solutions™ provide access to material flow and mechanical parts – excellent for conveyors, refineries, blade changeouts and mines. They feature a low-profile flanged frame and gasketing that reduces dust and debris along the full perimeter of the opening. Hatches from PS Access Solutions are available in seven stock sizes as well as custom sizes to meet unique requirements. Find out more about these Access Hatches here.

Louver Systems
PS Access Solutions louver and ventilation systems are designed to help control intake and exhaust airflow within a facility. Unlike traditional blade systems, these heavy-duty louvers operate in any weather condition and can drastically reduce replacement and maintenance costs. They are available in manual, electric or pneumatic operation. Learn more here.

Custom Built Doors And Hatches
Each and every door and hatch manufactured by PS Access Solutions can be customizes to fulfill virtually any special purpose or unique application. No size is too large or small, and no application is too demanding.

If you want to know more about how doors and hatches from PS Access Solutions can secure your facility, provide safety for workers and promote productivity in your coal production processes, click here to get started or call 877-446-1519.