A 60M fog cannon machine left YG factory in March and now controls dust at a copper mine in Chile’s Antofagasta Region. The site sits in one of the driest places on earth, so every liter of water counts. Water trucks could not keep up with crusher dust, and the community fence line kept crossing the PM10 limit. We supplied a YG-60 with a 60-meter throw, 58 nozzles and an 18.5 kW blower. This case covers the challenge, the setup, the first-month numbers and the six-month ROI. If dust costs you water, fines or neighbor complaints, this is worth ten minutes of your time.
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YG Fog Cannon Machine Core Parameters
| Model | YG-50 | YG-60 | YG-80 | YG-100 | YG-120 |
| Spray Range | 50 meters | 60 meters | 80 meters | 100 meters | 120 meters |
| Spray Flow | 8M³ | 8M³ | 12M³ | 12M³ | 15M³ |
| Water Pump Stroke | 140 meters | 140 meters | 160 meters | 180 meters | 185 meters |
| Atomized Particles | 30-150μm | 30-150μm | 30-150μm | 30-150μm | 30-150μm |
| Horizontal Rotation Angle | ±160° | ±320° | ±320° | 160° | 0-320° |
| Up and Down Pitch Angle | -5-35° | –5-35° | -5-35° | -10-45° | 0-60° |
| Total Power | 14.5kw | 24.75kw | 45.25kw | 75kw | 91kw |
| Power Supply | 380V 50HZ | 380V 50HZ | 380V 50HZ | 380V 50HZ | 380V 50HZ |
| Blower Motor Power | 11kw | 18.5kw | 37kw | 55kw | 75kw |
| Number of Nozzles | 40 | 58 | 80 | 120 | 120 |
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Why Chile Mine Needed A Cannon Fog Machine, Not More Water Trucks
Chile operation crushes copper ore around the clock. Three dust sources ran at the same time: the primary crusher inlet, the transfer point and the stockpile discharge. Their old method was simple—send a water truck every few hours and soak the area.
That plan broke down in four ways:
- Water cost. Industrial water in the Atacama runs high, and the mine pays by the cubic meter.
- Coverage gaps. A truck wets the ground, then dust returns within 20 minutes under the afternoon wind.
- Safety. Trucks crossed live haul roads and worked near the crusher, which created its own risk.
- Compliance. Fence-line PM10 readings kept landing near the legal limit, and one exceedance brings a regulator visit.
They tested a small imported cannon fog machine from another brand. It threw 30 meters at best, which barely reached the transfer tower. That test told them one thing: range matters more than price.
YG Solution: A 60M Fog Cannon Machine for Mine dust Control
We sized the unit from the dust geometry, not from a brochure. The crusher inlet sits 42 meters from the mounting pad, and the transfer tower sits 55 meters away. A 60-meter throw covers both from one fixed position.
We recommended the YG-60 for three reasons:
- Range with margin. 60 meters reaches both targets, and the ±320° rotation covers the stockpile discharge as a bonus.
- Droplet size. 30-150 μm droplets match dust particles, so they collide and settle instead of drifting away as mist.
- Power fit. At 24.75 kW total, the unit runs on the site’s existing 380V 50Hz supply without a transformer upgrade.
The mine mounted it on a concrete pad beside the crusher, plumbed it to a reclaimed-water line, and set it to run 8 hours per day in two shifts.
Operation Results After The First Month
The site engineer logged daily readings. Here is what changed:
| Metric | Before (water truck) | After (YG-60) |
| Water used per day | 90 m³ | 58 m³ |
| Truck hours per day | 6 | 1 (backup only) |
| Fence-line PM10 (daily avg) | 165 µg/m³ | 88 µg/m³ |
| Dust control window | 20-30 min after each pass | Continuous during shift |
| Staff on dust duty | 3 | 1 |
Fence-line PM10 dropped by roughly 47% , and the site stopped chasing readings. The engineer told us the best part was boring: no more emergency calls when the wind picked up at 4 pm.
Six-Month Feedback And ROI
At the six-month mark, the dust suppression machine had run about 1,150 hours. The wear report looked like this:
- Nozzles. Mineral scale clogged 6 of 58, so we shipped a filtration kit with the next order.
- Pump. One seal change, plus routine greasing.
- Structure. No corrosion issues after we applied the coastal-grade coating.
- Uptime. 4 days total, all from a clogged inlet filter that the crew now cleans weekly.
The money side is straightforward. Chile mine cut water use by 32 m³ per day and freed 5 truck hours per day. At an illustrative water cost of USD 4 per m³ and a truck rate of USD 90 per hour, daily savings land near USD 578. Against an illustrative unit price of USD 26,000, payback comes in under four months—and the compliance risk drops to near zero, which the mine values even higher.
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7 Advantages Of YG Fog Cannon Machine
- 60 m throw from one fixed pad. Covers crusher, transfer point and stockpile without moving the unit.
- 30-150 μm atomization. Droplets match dust size, so particles settle fast instead of drifting off site.
- 58 stainless nozzles. Even coverage across the full cone, with replaceable tips.
- ±320° rotation and -5-35° pitch. Aims at the source, not at the sky.
- 24.75 kW total draw. Fits existing 380V plant power with no transformer upgrade.
- Water-smart design. Uses roughly a third less water than truck watering for the same coverage.
- Built for harsh sites. Coastal coating and a sealed control cabinet handle dust, salt and heat.
Custom Fog Cannon Solutions For Your Dust Site
No two yards share the same dust problem, so we build to your layout:
- Range（options）. Pick 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 meters based on your farthest dust source.
- Mounting（options）. Fixed concrete pad, towable trailer, or truck-mounted for moving between pits.
- Control. Manual panel, wireless remote, or PLC with automatic dust-sensor triggering.
- Water quality. Add a filtration and softening package for reclaimed or high-mineral water.
- Climate. Anti-freeze and heating options for high-altitude Andean sites above 3,500 m.
- Power. 380V 50Hz as standard; we also build 440V 60Hz and generator-ready versions.
- Branding. Frame color, logo plate and manual language all follow your specification.
How Our Dust Suppression Systems Compare With Water Trucks
Buyers often ask why they should invest in equipment instead of hiring another truck. The honest answer depends on your dust pattern:
| Factor | Water truck | Fog cannon |
| Water per hour | 15-25 m³ | 8 m³ |
| Coverage duration | 20-30 min per pass | Continuous while running |
| Labor | Driver plus spotter | One operator, part-time |
| Access to tight areas | Poor | Good, fixed or trailer mount |
| Road dust | Excellent | Limited |
| Point-source dust | Weak | Excellent |
YG advice: keep trucks for haul roads and use dust suppression systems like the fog cannon at crushers, transfer points, stockpiles and demolition sites. The two tools solve different problems, and most mines need both.
Frequently Asked Questions About 60M Fog Cannons
Q1: How far does it actually throw?
The YG-60 reaches 60 meters in still air. Expect 45-50 meters in a steady 5 m/s crosswind, so size the unit with that margin in mind.
Q2: How much water does it use compared with a truck?
About 8 m³ per hour, roughly a third of what a water truck sprays for the same area. The fine mist wets dust particles, not the whole road.
Q3: Does wind ruin the effect?
Wind shifts the plume but does not kill it. Mount the unit upwind of the source and use the ±320° rotation to track changing conditions.
Q4: What water quality does it need?
Clean water keeps nozzles clear longest. Reclaimed water works if you add filtration; hard water needs softening to avoid the scale we saw in Chile.
Q5: Do you support installation and spare parts in Chile?
Yes. We ship with a spare nozzle set and filter kit, provide video commissioning in Spanish, and dispatch common parts within 3 working days.
Fog Cannon Machine Sales – YG Machinery
We have built dust control and environmental equipment for 16 years and shipped to more than 60 countries, including Chile, Peru, Mexico and South Africa. Mining, ports, demolition and construction crews all run our units in harsh conditions.
Send us your farthest dust source, your water source and your power supply. We will reply within one working day with the right model, a full quotation and a payback estimate for your site. Our engineers also help you plan mounting position and spray angles before the unit ships—that step alone often saves a full model size.
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