Editor’s note: This article was updated March 6.
C&W DustTech launched a belt conveyor transfer-point dry dust-collection system that is engineered for aggregate, mining and minerals producers seeking to reduce fugitive dust, improve plant safety and mitigate regulatory risk through airflow design.
The system will debut at ConExpo-Con/Agg.
While visible dust draws attention, C&W DustTech says fine particulate matter – often less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter – presents the greater long-term operational risk. Without properly balanced airflow and enclosure design, transfer points can allow dust to migrate into surrounding work areas. Over time this contributes to elevated respirable exposure, increased maintenance costs, premature equipment wear, regulatory scrutiny and potential combustible dust hazards.
“Transfer points are where many dust collection systems fall short,” says Steve Cook, mining, aggregate and cement segments manager at C&W DustTech. “Our engineers designed this dust collector to go beyond capturing dust you can see around your operations. By balancing airflow and integrating the collector with enclosure and ducting design, fine particulate is captured before it migrates into the plant, accumulates on equipment and creates safety risks.”
The new dust collector is designed to operate as part of a fully engineered dust-collection system. It includes filter media, ducting and related components.
“In heavy industry, dust is an inevitable part of moving material,” says Bill Werra, president of C&W DustTech. “What’s changed is the level of engineering and technology available to control it. Our singular focus on dust collection gives us a unique perspective.”
Those attending ConExpo-Con/Agg can see a belt conveyor transfer-point dry dust-collection system in the Silver Lot (Booth SV2032) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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