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IN ACTIoN
Dutch demolition rental specialist,
Dehaco, was recently presented with a
challenging enquiry from a contractor
working at an industrial complex which
had recently been devastated by a fire.
Although the emergency services had
successfully managed to bring the blaze
under control, a number of hot spots
were uncovered during the clearance
process and a risk assessment showed
that they may possibly reignite.
The contractor needed equipment
that would ensure that the hot spots
were properly contained and they
contacted Dehaco for advice. After
some discussion with the manufacturer,
Dehaco recommended the use of a
Dustfighter dust suppression unit,
which they believed would be ideally
suited for this type of application.
The Dustfighter is commonly used
on demolition sites to control harmful
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the Dustfighter
fights fire
residual dust by producing a fine
mist of water through a series of
high-pressure jets. The mist is
propelled onto the site by a powerful
fan, covering a wide area in just a
few moments, rendering the area
free from unhealthy and hazardous
material. The Dust Fighter has
a range of up to 60 metres, in
windless conditions, and is powered
by three-phase electricity whilst
mounted on a 3–wheeled trolley.
“We designed the Dustfighter to
damp down dust on demolition
and construction sites,” explained
Paul Hay, DF Ecology’s
international business manager,
“however we had no hesitation
in recommending it for this type
of application. The Dustfighter’s
fine spray and oscillation would
ensure that water is evenly spread
across the affected area”.
The Dustfighter is manufactured
by Milan based, DF Ecology. The
company concentrates on the design
and development of innovative
construction site machinery which
incorporate a range of environmental
features, bringing together benefits
for both the operator and the wider
environment. In 2010, the Dustfighter
scooped an award from European
Rental Association, being described by
the judges as a “fantastic niche product
and an environmentally important one.”
Dehaco is based in Lisserbroek, just
south of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands.
The company markets a wide range of
demolition and remediation equipment,
with a large rental fleet and a centre
for testing equipment. Dehaco
operates throughout the Benelux
region and is one of the leaders in
dust control, demolition material,
asbestos and soil decontamination.