FLOMIN DCA can be used for Haul Roads, Stockpiles, Conveyors (outside and inside) and Tailings.
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FLOMIN™ DCA
Dust Control agents for Open-Pit mining and Ores and Metals production plants.
Product Overview
What is FLOMIN™ DCA designed for?
Mining operations generate dust wherever materials are handled, transported, crushed, dumped or exposed to wind. This dust affects worker safety, visibility, environmental compliance and operational continuity — while water‑only suppression is inefficient due to rapid evaporation.
FLOMIN™ DCA combines two advanced chemistries:
Wetting agents improve water’s wettability and enhance dust knockdown at conveyors, crushers and transfer points. On coal fines, they can reduce water usage by at least 20%.
Binding additives create a long‑lasting elastic crust on haul roads, tailings and stockpiles. This reduces water consumption from around 150 L/m² per day to about 5 L/m² per month, and greatly reduces the number of required water‑truck rotations.
Key Benefits
Operational impact
Reduce airborne dust across haul roads, stockpiles, and transfer systems
Improve visibility & safety for operators
Reduce water consumption by more than 90% compared to untreated surfaces
Replace daily watering with monthly treatments
Lower fuel and maintenance costs for water trucks
Minimize product loss from wind erosion on stockpiles
Support ESG, community impact reduction, and compliance
Application
Where / How FLOMIN™ DCA is typically used
Haul Roads
Vehicle traffic and road degradation generate high dust volumes. Binding additives stabilize the surface and prevent dust release over long periods.
Stockpiles
Newly formed or inactive piles release dust through wind erosion. Binding agents protect the surface and prevent loss of valuable materials.
Conveyors & Transfer Chutes
Material drops and mechanical impact generate fine dust. Wetting agents improve water droplet formation and reduce airborne emissions.
Truck and Railcar Dumping
Large volumes of material displaced in a few seconds generate significant dust plumes. Wetting agents suppress these dust clouds effectively.
Tailings
Tailings beaches and embankments emit dust during deposition or under wind exposure. FLOMIN™ DCA assists surface consolidation and reduces wind‑driven erosion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about FLOMIN™ DCA
What makes dust so problematic in mining?
Dust consists of fine particles generated by crushing, grinding, dumping or wind erosion. These particles remain airborne, reduce visibility, cause health risks, contaminate nearby areas and represent a loss of valuable product. Managing dust effectively improves safety, reduces clean‑up costs and enhances operational performance.
What is the difference between wetting agents and binding additives?
Wetting agents are surfactants added to water to improve its ability to capture and suppress dust at conveyors, crushers and transfer points. Binding additives are polyacrylamide‑based products that create a long‑lasting crust on roads, stockpiles or tailings, preventing dust release for several weeks.
How much water can FLOMIN™ DCA save?
A haul road typically requires around 150 L/m² of water per day. With a binding additive, consumption drops to approximately 5 L/m² per month. This reduces water use, truck rotations, fuel consumption and operational labor.
On which materials and areas can FLOMIN™ DCA be applied?
FLOMIN™ DCA is effective on ores, metals, concentrates, coal, aggregates, and fine materials. It is designed for haul roads, stockpiles, conveyors, chutes, truck‑dump zones and tailings surfaces in open‑pit and processing plants.
Does SNF support the application and optimization process?
Yes. SNF assists with product selection, dosage definition, trial setup, and application optimization. Proper application ensures maximum dust suppression efficiency and reduces operating costs.
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