Dust Control & Soil Stabilization Solutions for Haul Road Maintenance
Because of the adverse effects of dust on human health, the environment and even equipment, controlling dust has become a fundamental part of mine management. Tired of the time involved and the increasing expense of constantly watering to control dust, the mining industry is looking for a cost effective, long term dust control solution. Many mines are experiencing dramatic results after trying our “dust management system.”
Our dust management system is environmentally friendly and consists of two specialized products. First, DustLess,™ an organic fluid is applied to high traffic areas such as haul roads. Easy to use, DustLess is absorbed by the dust particles thus stabilizing them, even when they are exposed to a constant stream of heavy mining equipment. The second product is DirtGlue,™ an acrylic polymer which is applied to the non traffic areas such as soft shoulders, adjacent stockpiles and embankments. DirtGlue polymer forms a tough protective film that stops the dust created by the vacuum effect of passing vehicles. When applied to stock piles and embankments, DirtGlue protects against sediment run-off plus wind and water erosion.
The decision to use the “dust management system” works on many levels. Financially when mines assessed their the ROI (return on investment), using our system just makes sense. Add it up; the cost of water, plus labor and equipment, then multiply it by the number of applications. Many mines water at least 2-3 times each day. Compare that to using our “dust management system.” One application stops dust, not for days or weeks but for the entire dry season. Plus, when it’s time to re-apply it is done at a much lower rate. The result is an ongoing, cost effective, long lasting dust control program.
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