Dust control for fertiliser handling

Granular fertiliser is a good candidate for a DustCone hopper when it flows freely. Fertiliser dust is product loss you can price per tonne, and a corrosive housekeeping burden on every surface it settles on.

Why a DustCone hopper suits it

Keeps high-value granules in the load.
Cuts washdown cycles and corrosion on steelwork.
Corrosive products can be handled with SS304, SS316L or a polyurea lining.
No power, filters or compressed air to maintain.

Send us the product, its flow rate and how it behaves when handled. DustCone confirms the fit before any metal is cut.

Get a free compatibility check for fertiliser Or book a free site visit

Common questions

Can DustCone handle corrosive fertiliser?

DustCone builds units in SS316L or with polyurea linings for corrosive products. Send us the product details and we will confirm the right construction.

Which fertilisers does it suit?

Urea, DAP, potash and granular blends that flow freely. Damp or caking products need a closer look, so tell us how yours behaves.

How much product does fertiliser dust cost?

DustCone gives a worked example: at 200 t/h, a 0.5% loss is one tonne of product every hour. What you stop losing goes straight back into the load.

Truck loading

Clean air in the bay, dust in the load, less spillage.

Dust control for truck loading

Train loading

Dust kept in the wagon, not drifting across the rail siding.

Dust control for train loading

A bulk carrier berthed under the loading galleries of a grain elevator, seen from above — Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0

Ship loading

Keeps the plume down over the open hold.

Dust control for ship loading

The inside of a grain silo during filling, with material falling from the roof inlet

Silos and storage bays

Calmer filling, less dust in the shed, a more even pile.

Dust control for silos and storage bays

Grain and animal feed

Intakes and loading points for grain, oilseeds and feed.

Dust control for grain and animal feed

Piles of silica sand and mineral aggregate

Minerals and abrasive duty

Hardox wear plate through the flow path.

Dust control for minerals and abrasive materials

Get your free compatibility check

Send us your material, flow rate and bulk density. DustCone sizes the hopper to your material, and we aim to come back with a recommendation within 2 business days. No obligation.