Dust-A-Side Australia offers effective products for dust suppression, soil stabilisation, and water management which can be tailored to suit the specific challenges of port and rail operations. Our solutions reduce dust lift-off during transportation, enhance profitability by minimising material loss and help ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
We have a proven track record of successfully applying our solutions across various infrastructure projects, providing exceptional dust reduction results while remaining adaptable to daily operational requirements.
Key challenges Facing Port and Rail Operations
Regulatory Compliance
Port and rail operations must adhere to stringent local, state, and federal regulations concerning dust control and environmental impact. Comprehensive dust management plans and continuous monitoring are crucial to ensure compliance and mitigate the environmental footprint of these activities.
Dust Control and Material Loss
During the transport of materials such as ore and coal, dust can become airborne, leading to significant material loss and environmental hazards. Effective dust control solutions are essential to minimise material loss, ensure operational efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
Environmental Impacts
Activities in port and rail operations, including loading, unloading, and transporting materials, can lead to soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat disruption. Implementing dust and erosion control measures is vital to mitigate these impacts and promote sustainable practices in the industry.
Health and Safety Concerns
Fugitive dust generated during port and rail operations poses serious respiratory hazards to workers and can obscure visibility, increasing the risk of accidents. Stringent dust control measures are critical to safeguarding worker health and ensuring safe operational conditions.
Minimise material loss with Dust-A-Side Australia’s range of targeted dust control solutions
Our targeted solutions for port and rail operations
Dust Suppression Systems
Dust-A-Side Australia are industry leaders in custom designed dust suppression systems. Ideal for stockpiles, conveyors, rail wagons, and loading terminals, these automated systems can be used to target the transportation of dry materials like ore and coal in order to prevent airborne dust and material loss.
Our suppression systems incorporate self-cleaning water filtration and industrial-grade, dust-proof components to ensure reliable performance in harsh environments. Once installed, they reduce respirable dust by up to 90%, minimise water usage, and prevent material blockages, making operations safer and more efficient.
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Dust Binders
Dust-A-Side Australia’s range of binder products – including HydroTac and AquaTarp – are designed to optimise water usage and control airborne dust in port and rail applications. Our binders can be sprayed onto access roads, rail wagons and stockpiles using water carts. Once sprayed, they require significantly less frequent reapplication each shift compared to untreated water. This helps to support environmental sustainability and lessen any adverse health impacts on both workers and surrounding communities.
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Fog Cannons
Fog cannons are portable dust suppression units ideal for port and rail applications. They disperse a fine mist over large areas, effectively reducing airborne dust and improving air quality and visibility. These units help meet regulatory dust control requirements, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainability. Easy to set up and highly effective in windy conditions, fog cannons are a versatile solution for maintaining clean and safe environments in ports and rail yards.
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Key Benefits of Using Dust-A-Side Solutions
Up to 95% water saving, ensuring safer roads and faster wet weather recovery.
Up to 90% reduction in operational dust levels, increasing production and safety
30% reduction in rolling resistance, increasing production and reducing maintenance costs
3% reduction in fuel consumption and therefore carbon emissions
Dust-A-Side packages
Full Service
In addition to having a full time project supervisor on site, Dust-A-Side can also supply clients with required assets and personnel such as trucks, water carts, graders, suppression equipment and operators. Telemetry, consulting, project management and reporting are available with a Full Service package.
Managed Service
A full time project supervisor from Dust-A-Side will attend site to oversee the delivery and implementation of all dust control solutions, utilising the clients existing assets (e.g. water carts). The project supervisor will provide further support through telemetry, consulting, project management and reporting in order to help clients achieve the most efficient and cost effective outcomes possible
Remote Supervision
One of our project supervisors can visit your site at agreed upon times in order to provide telemetry, consulting and reporting. We’ll evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions and products we’ve provided and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
Supply Only
Binder products can be supplied in bulk or via intermediate bulk containers. Dust-A-Side will advise clients on how much of the product to apply and how often. Clients then apply the products using their own equipment.
Rental
Dust control equipment such as fog cannons can be rented as required and clients can manage the operation of the equipment.
Fog Cannons
Fog cannons are portable dust suppression units which disperse a fine mist over large distances and areas.
DAS Product
The ultimate bitumen emulsion product for dust control and road stabilisation.
HydroTac
An organic lignosulphonate-based road binder offering superior dust control results.
AquaTarp
AquaTarp is a spray-on, solvent-free water and surfactant-based emulsion of latex polymer.
Key benefits
- Operational dust reductions of 90%
- Reduction in water cart operating hours
- Improved wet-weather trafficability and fewer washouts
- Safer roads due to improved visibility and less water
- Extensive dust suppression coverage
- Easy installation and portable equipment
- Eco-friendly binder products
- Reduced sediment run-off and surface erosion
Dust-A-Side packages
Full Service
In addition to having a full time project supervisor on site, Dust-A-Side can also supply clients with required assets and personnel such as trucks, water carts, graders, suppression equipment and operators. Telemetry, consulting, project management and reporting are available with a Full Service package.
Managed Service
A full time project supervisor from Dust-A-Side will attend site to oversee the delivery and implementation of all dust control solutions, utilising the clients existing assets (e.g. water carts). The project supervisor will provide further support through telemetry, consulting, project management and reporting in order to help clients achieve the most efficient and cost effective outcomes possible
Remote Supervision
One of our project supervisors can visit your site at agreed upon times in order to provide telemetry, consulting and reporting. We’ll evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions and products we’ve provided and make recommendations to improve efficiency.
Supply Only
Binder products can be supplied in bulk or via intermediate bulk containers. Dust-A-Side will advise clients on how much of the product to apply and how often. Clients then apply the products using their own equipment.
Rental
Dust control equipment such as fog cannons can be rented as required and clients can manage the operation of the equipment.
Product range
We are proud to present an array of practical and innovative solutions for the civil construction industry.
Backed by Experience
With decades of research and refinement to rely on, Dust-A-Side Australia has everything it takes to provide quantifiable results on every level.
Innovative Formulations
Our binder products include bitumen and polymer based emulsions, as well as organic binders, surfactant technologies and a range of blended products.
Committed to Sustainability
Our goal is to achieve Zero Harm and enhance environmental sustainability. Dust-A-Side binders are biodegradable and help to lower water consumption.
Continued Support
Our technical team will always be on hand to help ensure the success of your dust control strategy.
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