Rock Duster Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

Rock Duster Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

A rock duster is a type of equipment used in underground mining operations to control the dispersion of coal dust, which can be a serious safety hazard. The rock duster is typically a motorized device that is mounted on a vehicle and uses compressed air to blow a mixture of rock dust and water onto the walls, roof, and floor of the mine. The rock dust acts as a barrier to prevent coal dust from becoming airborne and potentially causing explosions or other hazards. Rock dusters are an important safety measure in underground mining and are typically required by law in many jurisdictions.

The Rock Duster Market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 6% during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand to enhance soil fertility along with their growing utilization in several industries including automotive, construction, and mining. Moreover, the increasing number of start-ups, collaboration among the leading player and market expansion along with technological advancement are expected to support market growth.

• 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.
• 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.
• On the basis of end-users, the market is segmented into agriculture, mining, construction, and others. The mining segment holds a significant share of the market in the year 2021 and is expected to remain the same during the forecast period. The rock duster is widely used in the mining industry for gunite splitting, rock splitting, and tunnelling from commissioning to demolition along with the reduction in the impact of the coal mine explosive and is expected to support market growth.
• For a better understanding of the market adoption of the rock duster industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. 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.
• 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.