Dust control for minerals and abrasive materials

Abrasive minerals wear out equipment quickly, so dust-control gear has to be built for the duty. At high tonnages, visible dust means product loss, silica exposure and community complaints.

Why a DustCone hopper suits it

• DustCone can build hoppers with Hardox wear plate through the whole flow path, not only as local protection at the discharge.
• Hardox 450 is standard for abrasive duty, and Hardox 500 is used where the material warrants it.
• A DC 3 FT in Hardox 500 has shipped to Turkey for feldspar handling.
• No power, filters or compressed air to maintain at remote sites.

Give us the mineral and flow rate, and we will tell you what it needs.

Common questions

Can a DustCone hopper handle abrasive minerals?

Yes, with Hardox 450 or 500 wear plate through the flow path. DustCone selects the grade to suit the material.

Does it help with respirable silica dust?

It cuts dust at the loading point, which helps operators meet their duty to minimise exposure to respirable crystalline silica. It does not by itself guarantee compliance with the workplace exposure standard.

Is it built for terminal-scale tonnages?

Yes. Each unit is sized to the flow, and DustCone builds units for up to 3,500 t/h.

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