Summary

The Rock Duster market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of around 6% during the forecast period owing to the increasing exploration of coal and mineral along with the increasing adoption by the construction industries. Rock dusting is a practice in underground mining where a fine powder is applied to the surfaces of mining workings, such as tunnels and shafts, to prevent the propagation of coal dust explosions. The rock dust acts as a flame retardant and makes the coal dust inert, reducing the risk of explosion. The market for rock dusting equipment is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for coal and other minerals and the need for safe mining practices. The adoption of advanced technology, such as automated rock dusting systems, is also expected to contribute to the growth of the market. Rock dusters are used in mining to disperse rock dust, which is a fine powder that is used to control the potential explosion of coal dust in underground coal mines. The use of rock dusters is an important safety measure that helps to prevent coal dust explosions, which can be very dangerous. The adoption of rock dusters in mining has been widespread and has been mandatory in underground coal mines for many years. In the United States, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires all underground coal mines to use rock dusting as a means of preventing coal dust explosions.

Some of the major players operating in the market include Johnson Controls, Irwin Car, Damascus Corporation, STRATA WORLDWIDE, Saminco Inc., Brain Industries (International) Pty Ltd, HafcoVac, JB Group, ARVA Industries Inc., and Clayton Equipment. Several M&As along with partnerships have been undertaken by these players to facilitate customers with hi-tech and innovative products/technologies.

Insights Presented in the Report
“Amongst type, the wet/slurry segment held a significant CAGR of the market in 2021”
Based on type, the market is segmented into slinger, wet/slurry, bantam, high-pressure bulk, trickle, and mine-wide automated dusting system. The wet/slurry segment is expected to register a significant CAGR during the forecast period. A wet or slurry rock duster is a piece of equipment used in mining operations to control dust by spraying a mixture of water and rock dust onto surfaces in the mine. Several factors can affect the effectiveness of a wet or slurry rock duster, including the type of rock dust used, the water pressure, the flow rate of the slurry, and the distance between the nozzle and the surface being sprayed. Also, the increasing mining activities along with the increasing technological advancement are expected to support the market growth in the coming time.

“Amongst technology, the hydraulic technology held the majority share of the market in 2021”
By technology, the market is segmented into diesel, electric, and hydraulic. The hydraulic segment is expected to witness a significant market share during the forecast period due to its higher feasibility and better cooling advantages. Also, the hydraulic rock duster comes in different sizes, and weights and is applicable for convenient operation and offers greater flexibility. In addition, the increasing demand from the mining industry attributed to the lower noise, less vibration, and better control will propel the demand for hydraulic rock duster equipment. However, the market for hydraulic-powered equipment is expected to face competition from electric-powered equipment due to the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions.

“Europe dominated the Rock Duster market in 2021.”
Europe dominated the rock duster market in 2021 due to the increased demand for rock duster equipment attributed to the presence of several mining plants in the region. Also, the presence and mining of several metal reservoirs such as cobalt, beryllium, bauxite & alumina among others will support the market growth in the coming time.

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