Dust suppression
Tailoring the best solutions for dust control ERIZON’S SUPPLY, APPLY, GUARANTEE APPROACH TO ITS DUST SUPPRESSION PROGRAM GIVES THE MINING INDUSTRY A COMPLETE SOLUTION.
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hen it comes to finding the best answers to dust suppression, Erizon’s aim is to get the right fit for mining companies with a focus on safety and economy. The company’s solutions have proven effective on mining and industrial sites, including at coal mines, copper mines, ash dams, tailings dams and power stations. Erizon operations manager Tom Corkhill says the company follows specific guidelines to guarantee on-site safety when applying its dust solutions. “When operating on tailing storage facilities (TSFs), there are limited traditional application methods that can be used to apply solutions
effectively,” Corkhill says. “We have developed a fleet of low ground pressure equipment that allows us to access directly on a tailings dam with a PSI (pounds per square inch) of under one. This allows for a more uniform and accurate application. “Erizon utilises the latest drone technology and invests heavily in research and development in other equipment to make sure we can access the site safely. We are looking at new and exciting technology all the time to see how we can improve the application of our solutions safely. “We have investigated using drones to apply our solutions – we are always pushing the boundaries to find a safer application method and pass on the benefits to our customers.”
FibreLoc is applied using a cannon or hose.
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HydroBond is designed to penetrate and bind all soil and sand types.
Erizon provides four core solutions when it comes to dust suppression. SuppressX uses a unique emulsion of microscopic cross-linked superabsorbent polymers. Perfect for ‘non-trafficked’ areas, the ultralow concentration of SuppressX makes it the ideal performance product for mining, civil and infrastructure industries. HydroBond is a specialist blend of polymers and proprietary additives. It readily mixes with water and acts as a binder for all applications. HydroBond can be applied as an effective and economical dust suppressant for vegetated areas and is designed to penetrate and bind all soil and sand types. Erizon has specifically designed the RoadBond solution for the harsh conditions of the mining, resources and infrastructure industries. RoadBond cuts overall maintenance costs, reduces dust immediately, increases road stability, is environmentally compliant
