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ZLDR Air Factory

ZLDR Air Factory

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ZLDR Air Factory

Name: ZLDR Air Factory
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Location: Heusden-Zolder, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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December 22, 2024

ZLDR Luchtfabriek tells the impressive story of the coal mine's lifts and the ventilation of the subsurface. Fresh air had to circulate, up to 1000 metres deep.

In the introductory film you will learn about the work in the coal mine and the technical challenges that had to be overcome every day. Then you follow the visitor's trail and walk between the compressors of the compressed air plant towards the hoisting machine.

Source and more information: industriecultuur.be/locatie/zldr-luchtfabriek

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An 🇧🇪

November 11, 2024

If you are curious about how you could breathe and work at a depth of 800 m or what it feels like to stand in an endless shaft, then you should definitely visit ZLDR Luchtfabriek. In the former compressed air plant and the hoisting machine building you can take a free indoor industrial heritage walk. You walk through the 3-storey compressor hall where most of the machines have been preserved. A short film gives you insight into the operation of the lifts and how air was supplied and removed in the underground passages. You may encounter Leyn Weckx, the well witch, in the wings, so be sure to keep your hands in your pockets, because she doesn't like being pointed at...

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Sara 🇧🇪 Wandergirl 🍃🥾

March 21, 2025

Every now and then there is a free expo. It is worth dropping in. You can always walk around between the compressors. You can pick up brochures at the information desk.

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ZLDR Air Factory

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