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Dust Control Technology has introduced
a family of tower mounts for its atomised
misting equipment, which extends droplet
hang time and range, while providing more
precise aiming capability.
Complementing a product line that
already includes wheeled carriages and skid
mounts, by delivering millions of 50-200
micron droplets per minute from above
dust-generating activities, tower-mounted
units help commercial operations achieve
superior particle control and prevent dust
from migrating off-site.
“The tower mounts can deliver a focused
mist to the areas where dust is created,”
DCT General Manager Laura Stiverson said.
Designed to withstand wind loads of
at least 100mph (160kph), the towers are
constructed of carbon steel pipe, hot dip
galvanised to resist corrosion.
Any of the fan driven units can be
modified to address specific particle sizes or
service environments.
“In some applications such as slag
handling, the dust particles can be so small
they are more effectively managed with
smaller droplets,” Laura said.
With precise aiming capability, the tower mounted
dust suppression units can be triangulated for
superior particle control
Tower units extend dust suppression reach
“In other situations, reduced flow may
be preferred to protect moisture-sensitive
materials.”
In either case, the company can apply its
Variable Particle Sizing (VPS) technology
to match the dust to the most appropriate
droplet size and water delivery.
“The most effective suppression takes
place when the dust particles and droplets
are roughly the same size,” Laura said.
Three tower sizes are available. The
150mm base tube is generally employed
on tower heights under 4.5m, and is
compatible with the standard oscillation
package. For greater elevation, 200mm
diameter towers are used.
The heavy-duty design is the 250mm
diameter flange-mounted towers, which
are secured directly into concrete. Available
in heights up to 6m, the large diameter
allows hoses and power cords to be routed
inside the tower for protection.
The flange-mounted units feature
programmable oscillation, with a customer-
settable range from 0-359º. Climbing
rungs, work platforms, booster pumps and
additive metering systems are all available.
“Automated units can be operated
from a single radio-controlled, hand-held
remote to conserve resources and avoid
over-saturation, with the units running only
during dust-generating activity,” Laura said.
The radio-powered remote control allows
rapid start-up or adjustment by a single
operator, without any manual contact.
DustBoss is available through Traxx
Construction Products. Contact: 03 9646
9200 or visit: www.traxxcp.com or:
www.dustboss.com
HR
1800 800 878
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