DAS Product is the flagship product of Dust-A-Side Australia and has been successfully applied around the world for over four decades.
The product is an emulsion of bitumen in water, specifically designed and formulated to physically bind road materials together and suppress dust on haul roads, secondary roadways, hardstands as well as laydown areas in mining and other heavy industrial environments.
Product Overview
A bituminous emulsion is a two-phase mixture of fine bitumen droplets and emulsifiers, dispersed in water. The binding and sealing properties, robustness and re-workability of bitumen makes it a highly reliable dust control solution, particularly for treating and maintaining haul roads.
Once applied, it forms a water-impermeable layer that doesn’t leach into permeable pavement materials and the underlying natural soils which minimise wheel generated dust, as well as bind, seal and suppress fugitive dust.
Applications
- Semi and Permanent haul and access roads
- Light and Medium Vehicles roads
- Civil works
- Laydown and Yards
- Processing and Material Handling
- Erosion control
- Road stabilisation
- Tailing dams
- Rehabilitation and Revegetation
- Wet weather recovery
Key Benefits
- Water savings of up to 95%, delivering efficient dust control with minimal resources.
- Safer operations, with improved visibility and road conditions.
- Operational cost savings by reduced water carts use, lowering labour, fuel, and equipment costs.
- Less wet-weather delays with faster road drying times and less washouts and weather-related disruptions.
- Lower initial construction costs by reducing the amount of material and effort required when building new roads.
- Extending tyre, equipment life, and reducing fuel costs by improving road surfaces, lowering maintenance needs.
- 30% reduction in rolling resistance, Increasing productivity and reducing maintenance expenses.
- 3% reduction in fuel consumption, reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability goals.
How does DAS Product work?
Once DAS Product is applied, it forms a water-impermeable layer that doesn’t leach into permeable pavement materials and the underlying natural soils which minimise wheel generated dust, as well as bind, seal and suppress fugitive dust.
As soon as the emulsion breaks and the bitumen content cures, DAS Product acts as a binder to the road road material and forms a solid pavement and impermeable seal that resists the further ingress of water. Preventing water ingress over time also helps reduce road defects such as potholes, corrugations and rutting.
DAS Product is therefore also considered to be an all-weather treatment and roads will recover much more quickly from heavy rain and remain dust free when during dry periods.
How is DAS Product applied?
For existing roads, as well as roads which are being newly established, DAS Product can be incorporated into the wearing course layer. This happens via a spraying and blending process. This not only provides excellent dust control properties for the road, but also stabilises the wearing course layer and prevents water ingress. Investing in DAS Product during the construction of new life of mine roads will significantly increase the longevity and durability of the road.
Once applied, the need for reapplication is minimal. Areas which typically rely on continuously spraying untreated water on haul road networks in order to control dust will dramatically reduce water usage and water cart hours by switching to DAS Product.
DAS Product is conveniently delivered in a concentrated liquid form ready to use. It is typically diluted in a water cart at a concentration of 2.5% right up to 50% depending on the specific requirement.
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.
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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