In industries such as mining, quarries, cement, and heavy equipment, efficient materials handling is critical for the smooth transport and management of raw materials. However, controlling dust generated during these processes presents a significant challenge. Airborne dust from material handling can lead to reduced visibility, respiratory health risks for workers, and environmental pollution. Traditional dust control methods, such as water application, often fall short, resulting in material loss, increased costs, and environmental harm.
At Dust-A-Side Australia, we provide specialised dust control solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Key Challenges Facing Processing and Material Handling
Regulatory Compliance
Industries like mining and quarrying produce dust from various activities, such as crushing, grinding, and material handling. Effective dust management plans and continuous monitoring are essential to comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, adapting to real-time changes in weather conditions, which can worsen dust dispersion, adds complexity to maintaining compliance.
Water Management
Applying water to suppress dust is common in the processing and material handling sector, but it can be problematic in areas with limited water resources or strict water usage regulations. Continuous water spraying can also create operational challenges, such as muddy conditions that may slow down or halt activities.
Environmental Impacts
Dust from material handling and processing can contribute to environmental degradation, including air and water pollution. Balancing operational goals with environmental responsibility requires the adoption of sustainable dust control practices that minimise ecological impact and promote regulatory compliance.
Health and Safety Concerns
Dust generated from handling and processing raw materials poses significant health risks, such as respiratory issues, including silicosis. It can also reduce visibility, increasing the risk of accidents when operating heavy machinery. Implementing robust dust control measures is essential to safeguard workers’ health and safety.
Minimise dust and material loss with Dust-A-Side Australia’s range of targeted solutions
Our Targeted Solutions for Processing and Handline
Fog Cannons
Fog cannons are portable dust suppression units that disperse a fine mist over large areas, helping to meet and exceed regulatory dust control requirements. They reduce environmental impact, improve air quality and visibility, and are suitable for use in various settings, including stockpiles, loading terminals, and material transfer points. Fog cannons are particularly effective in windy conditions and can be adapted to various site requirements.
Dust Suppression Systems
Dust-A-Side Australia is an industry leader in custom-designed dust suppression systems ideal for conveyors, rail wagons, loading terminals, and stockpiles. These automated systems target the transportation and handling of dry materials like ore and coal, preventing airborne dust and reducing material loss. Our systems incorporate self-cleaning water filtration and dust-proof components, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments. They reduce respirable dust by up to 90%, minimise water usage, and prevent material blockages, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Dust Binders
Dust-A-Side offers a range of binder products, such as HydroTac and AquaTarp, which enhance water’s effectiveness and provide a sustainable and cost-efficient approach to dust control. These binders can be applied to haul roads, stockpiles, and material transfer points, significantly reducing dust emissions and the need for frequent water application.
Key Benefits of Using Dust-A-Side Solutions
Up to 95% water savings, ensuring safer roads and faster wet weather recovery
Up to 90% reduction in operational dust levels, increasing production and safety
Enhanced safety by reducing dust and improving visibility across the site
Lower overall operational costs through reduced water and maintenance needs
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.
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