Dust control fog cannons like those from BossTek are among the best ways to control industrial dust. They leverage advanced technology to prevent airborne dust and comply with employee safety regulations. However, your specific use of fog cannons determines the effective and most efficient type of mount your system uses. For this reason, choosing the best mount affects your operation costs and how effectively you control dust. This article walks you through the types of mounts to help you choose the right one for your fogging system.
Tower-mounted fog cannons
As the name suggests, these cannons are mounted on a tower (pole) to fight airborne dust from above. They are also called pole-mounted dust control units. They aim down in their elevated position, leveraging gravity and a sharp angle towards the ground. The downward flow effectively drops dust particles to the ground. Tower-mounted cannons suit you if you deal with dust moving up from the source, like during demolition. The tower length, throw distance, and adjustment options depend on the brand you’ll buy from. Some brands offer tower mounts ranging up to 20 feet high and can be controlled remotely.
Trailer-mounted fogging cannons
As the name suggests, these systems are mounted on trailers to get the job done even in remote locations that don’t have power. Typically, trailer-mounted fog cannons fuse two power sources to ensure you can use them almost anywhere. That means they are electric and are equipped with a fuel-driven generator. The generator will get the job done when fighting dust in areas where electricity is not easily accessible. For example, the transient nature of the demolition industry requires dust control in various settings that don’t always have reliable power sources. This makes fog cannons highly efficient in such situations. These systems unlock more mobility because most are mounted on roadworthy trailers. For this reason, a trailer-mounted dust control system suits you best if you often move from one job site to another.
Skid-mounted dust control fogging systems
These cannons are mounted on a portable platform for easy storage and transportation. The mounting platform (skid mounts) may take the form of a frame that simplifies moving the cannons with a forklift between locations within your facility. These cannons are less portable than trailer-mounted fogging systems. So, they are your best fit if you need a dust control unit to use within a facility. They aren’t suitable if you plan to use them from job site to job site.
Carriage-mounted cannons
They are mounted on a two-wheel or four-wheel carriage to make them easy to move from job site to job site. Therefore, they are suitable if you often shift your job locations and are suitable for situations like demolition and construction sites.
If you plan to use the dust control unit from job site to job site, a trailer or carriage-mounted cannon will work for you because they are highly mobile. On the other hand, skid-mounted fogging systems suit you best if you want to use them within one facility since they provide the right balance between a permanent and portable mount. Lastly, tower-mounted units are your best bet for any situation where dust particles tend to escape high up in the atmosphere.
