Dust Suppression Solution Finder

Choosing the right dust suppression solution depends on where the dust is coming from, whether it is airborne or surface-based, whether the source is fixed or moving, and whether water, power and space are available on site.

At Corgin, we provide mobile, fixed and surface treatment solutions to help construction, demolition, quarrying, recycling, ports and industrial sites control dust more effectively. This guide will help you compare MistCannon Ranger, DustLayer, DustFast, MistCannon Integral, installed MistCannons and Atomister systems, so you can identify the most suitable approach for your site.

Find the right dust suppression solution by dust source

Different dust sources need different methods of control. A haul road, loading point, crusher and fixed conveyor may all sit on the same site, but each one may need a different approach.

Dust source	Recommended solution	Why?
Haul roads and unmade surfaces	DustFast	Long-lasting surface dust suppression for dry, unmade or unsurfaced vehicle routes
Large airborne dust clouds	MistCannon Ranger or MistCannon Integral	Mobile, wide-area misting for changing or temporary dust sources
Loading and unloading points	DustLayer	Targeted localised dust suppression for tipping, loading and material transfer
Crushers and screeners	DustLayer or MistCannon Ranger	Cannon-based suppression for larger dust plumes and demanding site conditions
Conveyor drop points and fixed transfer points	Atomister systems or DustLayer	Targeted fixed or semi-permanent suppression at known dust sources
Stockpiles and storage bays	MistCannon Ranger, DustLayer or DustFast	Depends whether the issue is airborne dust, surface erosion or localised loading activity
Sites with limited water or power nearby	MistCannon Ranger, MistCannon Integral or DustFast	Self-contained or lower-water approaches may be more suitable
Long-term fixed process dust	AtomisterAiro, AtomisterHydro or AtomisterHyflo	Installed misting systems for targeted, consistent control

Quick guide

Use DustFast when the problem is mainly surface dust from haul roads, compounds or unsurfaced traffic areas.

Use a MistCannon Ranger when the problem is airborne dust across a wider area and the equipment needs to move as the site changes.

Use a DustLayer when dust is being generated from a localised point, such as loading, unloading, tipping or transfer activity.

Use a MistCannon Integral when a larger cannon-based solution is needed for a more demanding large area.

Use Atomister systems when the dust source is fixed, targeted or suited to a permanent installed misting system.

Find the right dust suppression solution by site type

The right solution also depends on the type of site. Construction, demolition, quarrying, waste handling and industrial sites all create dust in different ways.

Site type	Common dust problems	Recommended solutions
Construction sites	Haul roads, vehicle movement, earthworks, stockpiles and loading areas	DustFast, MistCannon Ranger, MistCannon Integral, DustLayer, AtomisterHydro Mobile
Demolition sites	Airborne dust, crushing, loading, boundary nuisance and changing work areas	MistCannon Ranger, DustLayer, MistCannon Integral, AtomisterHydro Mobile
Quarries and aggregate sites	Crushing, screening, haul roads, stockpiles and dry material handling	MistCannon Ranger, MistCannon Integral, DustFast, DustLayer, AtomisterHydro Mobile
Waste and recycling sites	Loading, tipping, dry materials, fixed handling points and odour overlap	DustLayer, Atomister systems, MistCannon Ranger, AtomisterHydro Mobile
Ports and bulk handling sites	Ship loading, unloading, conveyors and exposed stockpiles	MistCannon Integral, Atomister systems, DustLayer, DustFast
Industrial sites	Fixed dust sources, enclosed areas, process sensitivity and product wetting risk	AtomisterAiro, AtomisterHydro, AtomisterHyflo, MistCannon Ranger, DustLayer, AtomisterHydro Mobile
Temporary works	Short-term dust risk, changing layouts and rapid deployment requirements	MistCannon Ranger, DustLayer, DustFast, AtomisterHydro Mobile

Many sites benefit from a combined approach. For example, a construction project may need DustFast to control haul road dust, a MistCannon Ranger to suppress airborne dust from earthworks, and a DustLayer to target dust from a loading area.

Compare Corgin dust suppression solutions

No single dust suppression product is suitable for every dust issue. The table below compares our main solutions by application, mobility and site requirements.

Requirement	MistCannon Ranger	DustLayer	DustFast	MistCannon Integral	Atomister systems	AtomisterHydro Mobile
Mobile deployment	Excellent	Excellent	Not equipment-based	Excellent	Poor	Moderate
Wide-area airborne dust	Excellent	Moderate	Not suitable	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Localised point-source dust	Moderate	Excellent	Not suitable	Moderate	Excellent	Moderate
Haul road dust	Poor	Poor	Excellent	Poor	Not suitable	Not suitable
Crusher or screener dust	Excellent	Excellent	Not suitable	Excellent	Not suitable	Moderate
Loading or unloading dust	Excellent	Excellent	Not suitable	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Low water demand	Moderate	Moderate	Excellent	Moderate	Excellent	Moderate
No nearby power	Excellent	Moderate	Excellent	Excellent	Depends on installation	Moderate
Temporary hire	Excellent	Excellent	Not equipment-based	Excellent	Not suitable	Excellent
Minimal product or equipment wetting	Depends on setup	Depends on setup	Surface treatment only	Depends on setup	Excellent, especially AtomisterAiro	Depends on setup

This comparison is designed to help narrow down the most suitable option. Our team can then review the site layout, dust source, water access, power availability and operating hours before making a final recommendation.

Do we need one dust suppression solution or a combined approach?

Some sites can be managed with one dust suppression method, but many sites need a combined approach.

A construction site may need DustFast to reduce surface dust from haul roads, a MistCannon Ranger to control airborne dust from earthworks, and DustLayer to target dust at a loading point.

A quarry may need DustFast on unsurfaced traffic routes, MistCannon Integral around a crusher, and an Atomister system at a fixed transfer point.

A recycling site may need DustLayer for loading and tipping areas, and Atomister systems for fixed process dust or odour overlap.

Site challenge	Possible Corgin approach
Construction site with dusty haul road and airborne dust	DustFast plus MistCannon Ranger
Demolition site with crushing and loading activity	MistCannon Ranger plus DustLayer
Quarry with crushers and dry haul roads	MistCannon Integral or MistCannon Ranger plus DustFast
Recycling site with fixed process dust and loading points	Atomister system plus DustLayer
Port handling dry bulk material	MistCannon Ranger and DustFast

The right combination depends on the source of the dust, the direction it travels, the available site services and how often the working area changes.

What information do we need to recommend the right solution?

To recommend the most suitable dust suppression approach, our team will usually need to understand:

Information needed	Examples
Site type	Construction, demolition, quarry, recycling, port, industrial
Main dust source	Haul road, crusher, screener, loading point, stockpile, conveyor
Dust behaviour	Airborne dust, surface dust or both
Site layout	Working area, vehicle routes, sensitive boundaries and access points
Water availability	Mains water, bowser access, limited water or no reliable water supply
Power availability	Mains power, generator or no nearby supply
Duration	Short-term hire, long-term hire, project-based or permanent
Operating pattern	Hours per day, days per week and periods of peak dust generation
Site constraints	Space, access, noise sensitivity, product wetting risk, water restrictions
Compliance concerns	Complaints, permits, nuisance risk or environmental monitoring requirements

Once we understand these factors, we can recommend whether the site needs a mobile unit, fixed system, surface treatment or combined approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dust suppression solution for a construction site?

The best solution depends on the source of the dust. DustFast is suited to haul roads and unsurfaced traffic areas, MistCannon Ranger is suited to mobile airborne dust suppression, and DustLayer is suited to localised dust from loading, unloading and transfer points. Many construction sites benefit from a combination of surface, source and airborne dust control.

What is the best way to control haul road dust?

For persistent dust from haul roads and unsurfaced traffic areas, a surface dust suppressant such as DustFast is usually more suitable than a mist cannon. Mist cannons can help with airborne dust, but they are not designed to provide long-lasting treatment across a road surface.

What is the difference between DustLayer and MistCannon Ranger?

DustLayer is designed for localised dust sources, such as loading, unloading and transfer points. MistCannon Ranger is designed for wider-area airborne dust suppression, using a mobile cannon with longer throw and oscillation. The right choice depends on whether the dust source is concentrated in one place or spread across a wider area.

Is waterless dust suppression possible?

Yes. Where the main issue is surface dust from haul roads, yards or compounds, DustFast can provide a waterless dust suppression approach that reduces the need for repeated bowsering. For airborne dust, misting equipment may still be required.