At APT, productivity extends beyond impact energy and blow rate. Visibility, dust management, housekeeping, and safer working conditions all contribute to an efficient jobsite. A practical retrofit accessory can improve the work environment while allowing operators to continue using the pneumatic tools they already know and trust.
Dust Control Matters
Construction and demolition activities can generate significant dust, particularly when breaking concrete, asphalt, masonry, and other silica-containing materials. If this dust becomes airborne, it can reduce visibility, complicate housekeeping, and increase exposure concerns for people working nearby.
Applying fine water mist directly at the point where the tool contacts the work surface helps capture dust as it is generated. Controlling dust at the source can help limit its spread across the jobsite and support cleaner working conditions.
A Practical Retrofit Approach
Dust suppression does not always require specialized equipment or extensive tool modifications. Existing pneumatic demolition tools can often be upgraded with a straightforward retrofit solution from APT.
The APT Dust Suppression Spray Kit is a 36-inch retrofit system designed for use with handheld breakers, rivet busters, and chipping hammers in a range of sizes. Once installed, it delivers a fine, atomized water mist around the tool’s working area to help control dust where it starts.
Dust Suppression Spray Kit at a Glance
Part No. 9753300015
| Specification | Benefit |
|---|---|
| 6 gallons/hour water flow | Helps control dust without excessive water use. |
| 40 psi operating pressure | Simple operation using common jobsite water sources. |
| 80° atomized spray pattern | Provides localized dust suppression around the working area. |
| Standard garden hose connection | Allows for quick and easy setup on the jobsite. |
| Retrofit installation | Adds dust-control capability to existing pneumatic tools. |
| No dedicated pumps required | Simplifies deployment and reduces equipment complexity. |
Why Source-Level Dust Suppression Makes a Difference
· Helps control dust at the point of generation.
· Supports clearer visibility around the working area.
· Can reduce the spread of airborne dust across the jobsite.
· Helps simplify housekeeping during and after demolition work.
· Provides a practical retrofit option for existing pneumatic tools.
Supporting Silica-Dust Control Practices
The APT Dust Suppression Spray Kit was developed to support contractors working under OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard, 29 CFR 1926.1153.
Water-delivery systems are a recognized engineering-control approach for reducing airborne silica dust during applicable construction activities.
Employers remain responsible for assessing site-specific conditions and implementing the controls, work practices, respiratory protection, and training required for their operations.
A Small Upgrade. A Meaningful Impact.
Effective dust control can help support personnel protection, improve visibility, reduce cleanup demands, and maintain productivity. The APT Dust Suppression Spray Kit is one example of how a focused accessory upgrade can deliver benefits that extend beyond the tool itself.
