Dust control for truck loading

A trailer is a shallow box filled fast, so the falling stream opens up, draws in air, and the displaced air pushes dust straight back up into the driver's face and across the yard.

A DustCone hopper fits under the loading chute and delivers a consolidated column into the truck instead of an aerated spray.

Why a DustCone hopper suits it

• Clean air in the bay: the dust stays in the load, not in the cab or the yard.
• Nothing to set: the hopper works on the weight of the material.
• Less spillage: a tight column lands where it is aimed, so turnaround is quicker.
• No power, filters or compressed air to run or maintain at the loading bay.
• The open-topped DC series retrofits under an existing chute, with an inspection window to watch the fill.

Common questions

Can a DustCone hopper be fitted to an existing truck-loading chute?

Yes. The DC series sits under an existing chute as a retrofit, and the FT series bolts to the chute outlet. In most installations neither needs structural change to the plant.

Does the driver or operator need to do anything differently?

No. There is nothing to switch on or set. The hopper opens and closes on the weight of the material, so loading runs as it does now, with far less dust.

Will it keep up with our truck loading rate?

Each unit is sized to your flow rate. The standard range covers up to 865 t/h, and DustCone builds larger units for up to 3,500 t/h.

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