The true cost of inadequate air control

Poor ducting lets dust and fumes spread unchecked, hitting health, compliance, and your bottom line.

Mining – uncontrolled dust from crushing and drilling quickly exceeds legal limits, triggering stop-work orders and heavy fines.

Workers suffer respiratory issues, absenteeism rises, and insurance premiums climb – all while production sits idle waiting for clearance.

Chemical manufacturing – volatile fumes that aren’t captured at source create explosion risks and toxic exposure incidents.

A single breach can mean six-figure penalties, plant shutdowns, and lasting reputational damage that drives customers to competitors.

Food & pharmaceutical processing – airborne particles contaminate product lines, leading to failed audits, batch rejections, and costly recalls.

One hygiene violation can halt production for weeks and erode years of built trust with regulators and clients.

These failures don’t just cost money – they threaten lives, licences, and the future of your operation. The risk is real and it’s rising...

How Robust Ducting Solves Your Issues

Engineered systems that capture pollutants at source, protect your people, and safeguard compliance.

1

Identify emission sources

We map every dust and fume hotspot in your plant – drills, reactors, grinders – so capture begins exactly where the problem starts.

2

Capture at source

Precisely positioned extraction points and hoods pull contaminants into the system the moment they’re generated, preventing spread across your facility.

3

Transport reliably

Reinforced ventilation ducts move high volumes of polluted air smoothly and safely, even under extreme abrasion, heat, or corrosive conditions, without leaks or failure.

4

Discharge cleanly

The system feeds your existing filtration or scrubber units, delivering compliant exhaust while maintaining energy efficiency and minimal pressure loss throughout.

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Types Of Ducting Solutions

Ducting

Ventilation Ducts

Stale, fume-laden air kills productivity and puts your people at risk in minutes. Ventilation ducts create powerful, reliable pathways that move massive volumes of clean air in and contaminated air out, keeping your entire facility safe and compliant. They stop headaches, fatigue, and long-term health claims before they start.

Built from galvanised steel, stainless, or specialist plastics, they shrug off corrosion and heat in the toughest environments. Seamless joins and smooth interiors cut pressure loss and energy bills while delivering years of trouble-free service.

Temperature Resistance: Insulation for applications up to 1,000 °C
Typical Applications:
  • Underground mine tunnels
  • Chemical process halls
  • Food production factories
  • Pharmaceutical cleanrooms
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Ducting

Extraction Points

Dust and fumes don’t spread across your plant – they emanate from specific machines and processes. Extraction points (hoods, slots, enclosures) capture those pollutants the instant they’re created, pulling them straight into the duct system before anyone breathes them in. One well-placed hood could save you a fortune in whole-room cleaning.

Flexible arms, self-supporting booms, or fixed enclosures position the capture zone exactly where you need it. High-velocity slots and tapered hoods deliver maximum pull with minimum airflow, keeping energy costs low while hitting 99% capture rates on most processes.

Capture Efficiency: Removes 99% of airborne particles
Typical Applications:
  • Mining crusher discharge
  • Chemical reactor off-gas
  • Food flour milling stations
  • Pharmaceutical tablet coating booths
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High-Wear Reinforcements

In abrasive environments, ordinary duct walls wear out within months, leaking dust and forcing emergency shutdowns. High-wear reinforcements – polyurethane linings, ceramic tiles, or replaceable wear strips – shield the duct so it survives decades of punishment from sharp, fast-moving particles. You stop leaks, stop fines, and stop losing production.

These upgrades add almost no extra weight yet multiply service life dramatically. Bend after bend stays sealed and smooth, maintaining airflow and preventing the blockages that choke your entire system.

Lifespan Increase: Extends life up to 30 years
Typical Applications:
  • Mining ore transfer chutes
  • Chemical powder conveying lines
  • Food grain and sugar ducts
  • Pharmaceutical high-abrasion powder lines
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Why We're The Go-To Partner

You can count on us for ducting that delivers.

Full-Service Delivery

From initial survey and design, through fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance, we manage every stage, so you receive a complete, turnkey solution.

Engineered for Longevity

We select proven materials and reinforcement methods that withstand the harshest conditions, delivering systems that perform reliably for decades with minimal downtime.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Every process meets rigorous international quality standards, giving you documented assurance that your ducting will perform exactly as specified.

Industry-Focused Expertise

Our team understands the specific regulatory and operational demands of mining, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical environments, ensuring solutions that fit your world perfectly.

Technical Details You Can Trust

Technical specifications built on proven performance.

100–6000mm
Diameter Range
Up to 260 °C
Continuous Temperature
1–25 mm
Material Thickness Range
Galvanised & 304 / 316L
Standard Steel Grades
Polyurethane & Ceramic
Wear-Resistant Linings
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Certification

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Ducting systems designed and built for your exact requirements

Every solution begins with your site, your processes, and your regulatory demands – nothing is off-the-shelf.

  • Site survey: Our engineers visit your facility to measure layouts, airflow patterns, and emission points in detail.
  • Material selection: We choose the optimum steel grade, lining, and sealing method to match your dust, chemicals, and temperature.
  • Performance tuning: Duct sizing, extraction velocities, and pressure drops are calculated specifically for your production rates.
  • Compliance integration: The final design incorporates all relevant industry standards and your internal safety protocols from day one.
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Real Projects, Real Results

Mining

Excessive dust from primary crushing repeatedly exceeded emission limits, causing regulatory shutdowns, high worker exposure, and frequent maintenance on worn-out standard ducting.

Dust Emissions Reduced: 90%
Maintenance Costs Cut: 40%
Production Uptime Increased: 25%

“The new reinforced ducting system has completely transformed our dust control – we now meet regulations comfortably and the crew breathe easier.”

- Quarry Operations Manager

Reliable Partners In Emission Control

Success Stories From SA's Front Lines

Real results for SA's top miners, project builders, and chemical firms.

Saint-Gobain
Idwala
BAT
Macrotec
Sibanye Stillwater
adp
LogiProc
iTe Products
Ayngenta
Langer Heinrich Uranium
AZMet
Kemix
Saint-Gobain
Idwala
BAT
Macrotec
Sibanye Stillwater
adp
LogiProc
iTe Products
Ayngenta
Langer Heinrich Uranium
AZMet
Kemix
Iman Boeije
Iman Boeije
Fry’s Metals

Successfully executed several major baghouse replacement projects

A defining strength of About Air Pollution is their reliability. They have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to respond at short notice, often mobilising quickly to support urgent plant needs. This responsiveness, combined with their technical expertise, has made them a trusted and dependable supplier.

Based on their long-standing service history with our company, the quality of their workmanship, and their commitment to meeting deadlines and operational requirements, I confidently recommend About Air Pollution as a highly capable and professional service provider in the filtration and baghouse engineering field.

Samantha Edwards
Samantha Edwards
SKEmet

We can rely on About Air Pollution and they act with absolute integrity

We can rely on About Air Pollution and they act with absolute integrity. They have not only offered their partnership to us at SKEMet, but also assistance and guidance when it was most needed. Their willingness to support us strategically or technically reflects their dedication to our shared mission. Importantly, they share in their previous experiences, allowing our future decisions to be well-informed and sustainable.

SKEmet’s relationship with About Air Pollution is the epitome of an effective corporate partnerships: principled, dependable, and designed to last.