The real cost of getting scrubbers wrong
Plants we talk to every week are living with the same three headaches.
First – the scrubber that passed the tender price but now fails every stack test.
One letter from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and you’re looking at R2–10 million in fines, plus a possible Section 31 shutdown notice that stops the whole line until it’s fixed.
Second – maintenance that never ends.
Incorrectly specified materials of construction could result in costly failures and real safety headaches down the line.
Incorrectly sized equipment may lead to endless cleaning cycles or full-on blockages that grind everything to a halt.
Every three months the crew is on overtime patching leaks and replacing pumps, and the budget just keeps bleeding.
Third – power and water bills that refuse to come down.
Old designs fight high pressure drops, so your fans run flat out and the sump pumps never stop.
You’re easily burning 20–30% more electricity and neutralising chemical than you should, every single day the plant runs.
These three things – fines, endless repairs, and wasted utilities – hit the bottom line harder than the original purchase price ever did...
How the Right Scrubber Fixes Your Problems
Four simple steps that stop fines, cut power bills and end the maintenance nightmare.
Dirty gas enters
Contaminated air is pulled in at high speed – either through a Venturi throat or across packed beds. No shortcuts, no weak spots.
Pollutants get trapped
Gases, fumes or dust particles smash into fine liquor droplets. 99%+ sticks instantly – sub-micron particles, acid gases, everything.
Droplets are stripped out
Chevron mist eliminators catch the last water droplets so only clean gas leaves the stack. No carry-over, no re-entrainment.
Clean gas exits, costs stay low
Lower pressure drop + smart damper control = less fan power, less water, less neutralising chemical. The plant keeps running cheaper.
No more guessing on compliance or wasting cash on fixes that fail – book a free call to map out scrubbers tailored for your mining, EPCM, or chemical site.
Industries & Applications
Proven scrubber solutions across the most demanding industrial environments.
Types Of Scrubbers
Packed Bed Vertical Scrubbers
Crossflow design keeps pressure drop low, so you use less water and power. Built tough for steady gas flows – no clogs, no surprises. Materials like mild steel or polypropylene handle corrosives without breaking a sweat.
- Fume removal in chemical plants
- Gas scrubbing in EPCM pilots
- Acid gas neutralising in manufacturing
- VOC capture in mining vents
Vertical Venturi Scrubbers
High-speed throat and damper blade even out the flow, even when loads change. Chevron mist eliminator grabs fine droplets – perfect for sticky dust. Rugged build in stainless or plastics means years of low-maintenance running.
- Fine dust elimination in mining crushers
- Particulate control in dryer off-gases
- Heavy overburden handling in EPCM sites
- Sub-micron capture in food processing
Dry Scrubbers
Utilizes dry reagents or fabric filtration to remove contaminants without water. Perfect for facilities requiring minimal water usage or handling water-reactive compounds. Lower operational costs and simplified maintenance.
- Toxic gas neutralising in chemical reactors
- Fume extraction in industrial coatings
- Dust and particle scrubbing in general manufacturing
- Ammonia control in food refrigeration
Why We're The Go-To Partner
Beyond compliance - delivering measurable business value through improved operations.
15+ Years In The Game
We've been building scrubbers for Southern Africa's mines, projects and plants since the start – we know what breaks and how to stop it.
100+ Systems Running Strong
Hundreds of our scrubbers are out there handling dust, gases and fumes every day, with no big surprises after install.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Every system meets international quality standards – that means reliable builds you can trust for NEM:AQA audits.
Local Spares And Fast Response
Parts are stocked right here in SA, and our team shows up fast – even at 2 a.m. – to keep your plant moving.
Technical Details You Can Trust
Engineered features that handle emissions and save on maintenance every day.
No more guessing on compliance or wasting cash on fixes that fail – book a free call to map out scrubbers tailored for your mining, EPCM, or chemical site.
Custom-engineered from start to finish – For your site, your process, your budget
No off-the-shelf fixes here – we build scrubbers that fit your site like a glove.
- Site check & specs: We start with your gas data, flow rates, and emission limits – no guessing, just the facts from your team.
- Design & quote: Our engineers sketch a system that matches exactly – materials, size, everything – and send a clear budget you can trust.
- Build & test: We make it in our shop, test every part for leaks and flow, so it arrives ready to run without surprises.
- Install & handover: On-site setup in days, fine-tunes on the spot if needed, plus training so your crew owns it from day one.
Real Projects, Real Results
Chemical Manufacturing Facility
A major chemical manufacturer was facing EPA violations due to excessive acid gas emissions. We designed and installed a custom wet scrubber system that:
"The system exceeded our expectations. We've been in full compliance for 3 years with minimal maintenance requirements."
- Operations Director
