DUST SUPPRESSION

MOUSETRAP® MK II

The MOUSETRAP® is a blast-activated water atomisation device with a timed shutoff, meaning it can operate remotely. During an underground blast, the impact force activates a pre-set flap that opens valves on either side of the unit.

This opening activates a supply of compressed air and water through a TERRABLAST® atomising nozzle, which creates a sub-micron aerosol “cloud” that coalesces with and captures dust and other particulate matter.

Note: The MOUSETRAP® MK II meets legislative requirements for mandatory dust-allaying devices in underground working areas.

Advantages:
  • No need for electricity in the workplace (only water and compressed air)
  • Operates remotely (i.e. increased safety)
  • Designed for rugged conditions
  • Easy to transport

TERRABLAST® Single Nozzle Stope Water Atomiser

The TERRABLAST® Single Nozzle Stope Water Atomiser is a compressed air, high-pressure water atomisation device mounted in a Flame Retardant and Anti Static (FRAS) housing.

Advantages:
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to install
  • Proven to reduce the silica quartz-containing dust in underground gold mines by up to 80% (tests available)
  • No filtration or supplementary pressure pumps are required (i.e. less maintenance)

TERRABLAST® 9 x 8 Cluster Nozzle

The TERRABLAST® 9 x 8 Cluster Nozzle is a handheld, compressed air-driven, water atomisation device mounted in a Flame Retardant and Anti Static (FRAS) housing. The device suppresses dust in bulk and humidifies shotcreted areas to enhance hydration and ensure rapid setting.

Advantages:
  • Lightweight
  • Easy handling
  • No filtration required (i.e. less maintenance)

FAGAMANZI® Watering Down Device

FAGAMANZI® means “put water” in Fanakalo. This hose-end fitting adjusts with a “click” of the hand to create different spray patterns when “watering down”.

Users can quickly shut off the water flow at the hose’s end, so there is no searching for a valve further back or in a remote location.

Advantages:
  • Easy handling
  • Simple and cost-effective
  • Helps save on subsequent pumping costs (i.e. more efficient water use)

TERRATAK® Footwall Dust Allaying Adjuvant

TERRATAK® is a wettable powder mixed with water. It is applied mainly to underground mining foot and sidewalls. Once the water evaporates, the sticky residue helps capture dust in intake airways.

Please contact us to learn more about our skid-mounted TERRATAK® applicator, which simplifies mixing and applying this product.

Advantages:
  • Simple and cost-effective solution
  • Minimal labour (especially in intake airways)