A leading Brisbane brick manufacturer faced significant dust and spillage issues at the tail end of an incline conveyor transporting clay. Limited basement access made cleaning difficult, and ineffective skirting rubber failed to contain dust and material.
The Challenge:
- High dust levels affected air quality and worker safety.
- Frequent spillage led to material loss and increased maintenance efforts.
- Limited access in the basement area made cleaning difficult.
- Ineffective skirting rubber failed to control dust and contain material.
The Solution:
Following demonstrations of the AirScrape® solution through ConBulkS, the brick manufacturer proceeded to install a combination of Kinder’s AirScrape®, TailScrape, and K-Containment® Seal solutions to address the dust and spillage challenges. The installation process, completed over two days, involved rebuilding and extending the chute to accommodate the AirScrape® system.
The Results:
✅ 95%+ dust reduction and eliminated spillage
✅ Lower maintenance and clean-up efforts
✅ Improved workplace safety
“We installed one system last year and proved cost savings. A third 12-metre system with three DustScrape units is being commissioned soon,” reported the maintenance teams.
With proven efficiency, the manufacturer is expanding these solutions across the site, enhancing operational performance and sustainability.