Dust control for grain and animal feed

Grain and animal feed are free-flowing, which is exactly what the DustCone mechanism needs. Intakes, terminals, mills and loading points all create dust where material falls.

Every free-fall drop sheds fines and broken grains as airborne dust: lost product, respiratory exposure, and an explosion hazard in enclosed storage.

Why a DustCone hopper suits it

• Recovers fines back into the cargo instead of the air.
• Reduces combustible dust concentration in sheds and silos.
• At a grain terminal in East Asia, four DC Mini FT units in SS304 were fitted to the chute outlets on a maize intake line.
• Food-grade SS304 and SS316L construction is available.
• In South America, projects in Uruguay and Argentina (for a major oilseed processor) have moved from order to delivery.

Springs are selected for the lightest material the unit will handle, so tell us about every product that will run through the same outlet.

Common questions

Is DustCone available in stainless steel for food and feed?

Yes. SS304 and SS316L are available where hygiene or corrosion matters, alongside powder-coated mild steel for general service.

Which grains and feeds does it suit?

Wheat, maize, barley, paddy, soybeans and meals, and other free-flowing feeds. Tell us every product that runs through the outlet so the springs suit all of them.

Does it help with grain dust explosion risk?

It lowers the airborne dust concentration at the source and adds no electrical equipment to the dusty zone. It supports your dust explosion controls but does not replace them.

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