Dust Extraction Hire Range

Control Hire provides dust extraction equipment for hire across Australia. Our range of industrial fans, air scrubbers and vacuum extraction units are designed to remove dust-laden air from construction work areas, protecting workers and maintaining compliance with workplace exposure standards.

Dust extraction is a fundamental control measure on construction and demolition sites where airborne dust is generated by cutting, grinding, drilling, demolition or material handling activities. Effective extraction removes contaminated air from the breathing zone and either filters it or exhausts it away from occupied areas.

How Dust Extraction Works

Dust extraction systems use mechanical airflow to capture and remove dust-laden air from the work environment. This is achieved through a combination of fans, ducting and filtration equipment that creates directional airflow away from workers and towards extraction points.

Extraction can operate as local exhaust ventilation (LEV), capturing dust close to the source, or as general ventilation, providing air changes across a larger work area. The choice of approach depends on the nature of the dust source, the work environment and the required level of control.

Types of Dust Extraction Equipment

Industrial Axial Fans

Axial fans provide high-volume airflow for general ventilation and dust extraction in tunnels, shafts, basements and other confined or semi-enclosed spaces. Available in sizes from 500mm to 1250mm diameter, these fans can be ducted to direct airflow precisely where it is needed.

Industrial Centrifugal Fans

Centrifugal fans generate higher static pressure than axial fans, making them suitable for extraction through longer duct runs or where resistance from filters and bends must be overcome. They are commonly used for dedicated extraction systems and where ducting distances are significant.

When to Use Dust Extraction

Dust extraction is required or recommended in the following situations:

Tunnel and underground construction ventilation

Basement and confined space dust removal

Indoor demolition and strip-out works

Concrete cutting and grinding operations

Containment zones for hazardous dust work

Any work area where natural ventilation is insufficient to control dust levels

Control Hire can design an extraction solution combining fans, scrubbers and ducting to suit your specific site requirements. Contact us to discuss your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an axial fan and a centrifugal fan?

Axial fans move large volumes of air at relatively low pressure and are best suited for general ventilation and short duct runs. Centrifugal fans produce higher pressure and are better for pushing air through longer duct systems or overcoming resistance from filters and bends. The right choice depends on your duct layout and extraction requirements.

Can I use extraction fans without ducting?

Fans can be used without ducting for general area ventilation, but ducting significantly improves extraction effectiveness by directing airflow to specific locations. For dust control applications, ducted systems provide better results as they capture contaminated air closer to the source and deliver it to filtration or exhaust points.

How do I calculate how many fans I need?

The number and size of fans required depends on the volume of the space, the required air changes per hour, duct length and any resistance in the system. Control Hire can help you calculate the ventilation requirements based on your work area dimensions and the nature of the dust-generating activities.

Can extraction equipment be used in tunnels?

Yes. Tunnel ventilation is one of the primary applications for industrial extraction fans. Axial fans with ducting are commonly used to supply fresh air to the tunnel face and extract contaminated air. Control Hire supplies fans and flexible ducting suitable for tunnel ventilation projects of various scales.

Do you provide ducting with extraction equipment?

Yes. Control Hire can supply flexible ducting, rigid ducting and associated accessories to complete your extraction system. Our team can advise on the right duct size and configuration to match your fan selection and site layout.