During mining operations, a large amount of dust generated from blasting, excavation, transportation and other links fills the air. This not only creates a harsh working environment but also endangers workers' health and even affects the surrounding ecology. Traditional manual sprinkling for dust suppression has a limited range and short duration, making it difficult to tackle the large-area dust problem in mines. However, the emergence of the 40-meter trailer-mounted fog cannon machine has brought an efficient solution for dust suppression in mines.
The 40-meter trailer-mounted fog cannon machine has an ultra-long range of 40 meters, which can easily cover large areas of mining operations. Whether it is an open-pit mine, an ore storage area or a transportation road, it can achieve all-round dust suppression. It adopts a trailer design and can be towed by engineering vehicles to move freely. It can quickly transfer according to different working locations, flexibly adapting to the complex and changeable working environment of mines.
At the same time, the equipment is equipped with a large-capacity water tank. A single water filling can meet the needs of long-time operation, reducing the trouble of frequent water filling and improving dust suppression efficiency. Moreover, its spray volume can be adjusted according to the dust concentration, ensuring the dust suppression effect while avoiding the waste of water resources.
A large open-pit mine in the Philippines once suffered from severe dust problems. Hundreds of transport vehicles entered and exited the mine every day. Excavation and blasting operations made the dust concentration seriously exceed the standard. Workers had to wear heavy dust masks to work. The air quality in the surrounding villages was also greatly affected, with constant complaints from villagers.
Last year, the mine introduced 5 units of 40-meter trailer-mounted fog cannon machines. During mining operations, the fog cannon machines sprayed at long distances towards the excavation areas and blasting points, forming a "water curtain wall" that effectively suppressed the spread of dust. Along the transportation roads, the fog cannon machines sprayed regularly on the road surface to reduce the dust raised by vehicle driving.
After one month of use, the dust concentration in the mining operation area dropped significantly, meeting the national specified dust emission standards. Workers took off their heavy dust masks, the comfort of work was significantly improved, and work efficiency also increased by 20%. The air quality in the surrounding villages also improved significantly, and the number of villagers' complaints dropped to zero.
While suppressing dust, the 40-meter trailer-mounted fog cannon machine also brings double ecological and economic benefits to the mine. From an ecological perspective, it reduces the pollution of dust to the surrounding soil, water sources and vegetation, protecting the ecological environment of the mine. From an economic perspective, it reduces the risk of occupational diseases caused by dust among workers, cutting down medical expenses. At the same time, it reduces the wear and tear of equipment caused by dust, prolonging the service life of equipment and lowering equipment maintenance costs.
In addition, the equipment is easy to operate, requiring only one staff member to complete the operation, which greatly reduces labor costs. Moreover, its energy consumption is low, and the operating cost is not high, making it suitable for long-term use in mines.
In mining operations, flying dust is no longer an intractable problem. The 40-meter trailer-mounted fog cannon machine, with its efficient dust suppression capability, flexible mobility and significant benefits, has become an ideal choice for dust suppression in mines, creating a fresh and safe working environment for mines.