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DUSTMEK

Advanced Liquid Dust Suppression Technology

Engineered to Control Dust. Designed for Mining.

Overview

Dust control, developed by ELMEK

Developed by ELMEK's laboratory and engineering team, DUSTMEK is an advanced liquid dust suppression technology designed to address airborne dust challenges across mining operations, mineral processing facilities and bulk materials handling systems.

DUSTMEK combines laboratory evaluation, practical engineering knowledge and mine-site application experience to support effective dust management in demanding industrial environments.

Available in two application-focused grades, DUSTMEK provides flexible dust-control options for mining roads, crushing plants, conveyor systems, transfer chutes and other dust-generating areas.

The dust challenge

The Challenge of Dust in Mining

Dust generation is a common challenge across mining, crushing, screening, transportation and mineral processing operations. Uncontrolled airborne dust can affect workplace conditions, visibility, housekeeping, equipment performance and environmental management.

Conventional water spraying is widely used for dust control, but its effectiveness and water consumption can vary considerably depending on site conditions, material characteristics and application methods. DUSTMEK has been developed to provide an additional liquid dust-control option for these environments.

DUSTMEK does not replace mandatory dust extraction, containment or other occupational exposure controls.

Common dust-generation locations

Mine haul roads and access roads
Primary, secondary and tertiary crushers
Conveyor transfer points
Transfer chutes
Screening plants
Stockpile loading and reclaim areas
Material loading and unloading facilities

Product family

Two Grades. One Dust Suppression Technology.

DUSTMEK 1000 — 1:1000
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DUSTMEK 1000

1:1000

Road & General Dust Suppression

DUSTMEK 1000 is a high-dilution liquid dust suppression agent primarily intended for mine haul roads, access roads and general dust-generating traffic areas.

It may also be used for selected conveyor and industrial dust-control applications, subject to the operating environment and appropriate application methods.

Primary applications

Open-pit mine haul roads
Mine access roads
Industrial traffic areas
Mine operating pads
Suitable conveyor applications

Application systems

Water trucks
Suitable fixed spray systems
Appropriate conveyor sprays
Other application systems assessed for site suitability

Product advantages

High-dilution concentrate
Designed for mining road applications
Multiple potential application methods
Flexible deployment across mine operations
Suitable for site-specific dust-control trials

DUSTMEK 100 — 1:100
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DUSTMEK 100

1:100

Mining & Mineral Processing Dust Suppression

DUSTMEK 100 is a liquid dust suppression agent developed for mineral processing and bulk materials handling environments.

It is intended to control dust generation around crushing plants, conveyor systems, transfer chutes, screening areas and other material handling equipment. Potential applications include gold, copper, zinc, iron ore and other mining operations.

Primary applications

Primary, secondary and tertiary crushers
Conveyor transfer points
Transfer chutes
Crushing and screening plants
Stockpile handling areas
Mineral processing equipment
Bulk materials handling systems

Application systems

Fixed spray nozzles
Conveyor dust suppression systems
Fogging and misting equipment
Other suitable industrial spray arrangements

Product advantages

Application-focused dilution
Developed for mining and crushing environments
Compatible with various application-system concepts
Can be assessed for integration with existing dust-control infrastructure
Available for site trials

Comparison

DUSTMEK 1000 and DUSTMEK 100

Feature	DUSTMEK 1000	DUSTMEK 100
Dilution	1:1000	1:100
Primary application	Mining roads	Crushing and processing
Conveyor applications	Selected applications	Primary application area
Crushing areas	Subject to assessment	Primary application area
Water trucks	Common application method	Subject to suitability
Fixed spray nozzles	Suitable systems	Suitable systems
Fogging or misting	Subject to suitability	Suitable systems
Availability	Site trials	Site trials
Supply	Drums, IBCs, bulk	Drums, IBCs, bulk

The product names describe different application-focused grades and dilutions. The numbers 100 and 1000 are not dust suppression percentages or certified performance ratings.

Applications

Developed for Demanding Mining Environments

Dust suppression spraying on a mine haul road — Haul roads · illustrative image

Dust suppression spray bars at a conveyor transfer chute — Conveyors & transfer points · illustrative image

Gold Mining

Dust generated by ore crushing, screening and bulk material transfer.

Copper Mining

Dust-control requirements around crushers, conveyors and processing infrastructure.

Zinc Mining

Crushing, screening and ore handling operations.

Iron Ore Mining

Dust generated at crushers, conveyor transfer points, stockpiles and mine roads.

Quarrying and Aggregates

Dust generated by crushing, screening, material transport and handling.

Mining Haul Roads

Dust generated by vehicle movement on unsealed mine roads.

These represent intended applications, not guarantees of performance at all sites.

Engineering

Dust Control Designed Around Your Operation

Effective dust suppression depends on more than the selection of a chemical product. Material characteristics and operating conditions can influence the performance of any dust-control system.

ELMEK's engineering team can work with operators to evaluate suitable DUSTMEK applications and integration with existing infrastructure.

Important factors

Material particle size distribution
Moisture content
Material properties
Dust-generation intensity
Conveyor and crusher operating conditions
Spray coverage and nozzle selection
Application rate
Environmental conditions
Traffic intensity and road conditions

01
Site Assessment
02
Product Selection
03
Application Method
04
Site Trial
05
Performance Review

Laboratory evaluation

Laboratory Evaluated. Developed for Practical Application.

DUSTMEK technology is supported by external laboratory testing of dust suppression performance and selected safety-related properties, including dust suppression efficiency, acute inhalation toxicity, acute skin irritation and selected heavy-metal analysis.

Reported results relate to the tested sample and test conditions. Detailed information is available through a technical enquiry, subject to authorisation.

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Water management

Supporting Efficient Water Management

Water availability and dust-control efficiency are important considerations for mining operations. DUSTMEK is intended to provide an additional dust suppression option that can be evaluated alongside conventional water-only spraying systems. ELMEK reports that comparative water-consumption data has been collected during product evaluation.

Actual water consumption, treatment requirements and reapplication intervals depend on site conditions and should be established through appropriate site trials.

Environment & process

Responsible Application in Mining Operations

The suitability of a dust suppression agent depends on its intended use, material characteristics, exposure conditions and downstream processing requirements. ELMEK has experience with DUSTMEK site applications where no downstream processing issues were reported.

Site observations should not be interpreted as formal verification of compatibility with leaching, CIL, CIC, flotation or other processing systems. Individual applications should be evaluated with the site's processing, operations and environmental teams. Relevant technical and safety documentation may be made available following review.

Application & supply

Flexible Application and Supply Options

Application methods

Mine water trucks
Conveyor spray systems
Fixed spray nozzles
Fogging and misting equipment
Other appropriately assessed methods

Product supply

Liquid concentrate in drums
1,000 L intermediate bulk containers (IBCs)
Bulk supply arrangements

Supply configuration and availability are subject to project and trial requirements.

Effectiveness

Dust suppression duration depends on site conditions, material type, application rate, traffic, weather and operating environment.

Research & development

Developed by ELMEK

DUSTMEK forms part of ELMEK's commitment to developing practical engineering technologies for mining and heavy industry. The product family has been developed by ELMEK's laboratory and engineering team, combining research, technical evaluation and experience with real mining applications.

Development activities include laboratory evaluation, application assessment and continuing product improvement.

Site trials

Evaluate DUSTMEK at Your Mine Site

DUSTMEK 100 and DUSTMEK 1000 are currently available for site trials, allowing operators to assess performance in representative operating conditions and determine suitable application parameters.

Dust suppression effectiveness
Product application requirements
Water consumption
Reapplication frequency
Equipment integration
Operational practicality