Our dust suppressing ballast train, or in short SALT, is an innovation of our Fccpps wagons. The wagons are specifically made for unloading rough ballast material, both within and outside the track. The SALT ensures that during the process of unloading ballast, the release of (quartz) dust is reduced to a maximum of 20% of the permeable amount. The built-in vaporizing system creates a mist that catches the dust particles and transports them to the ground. As a result, the inhalation of dust is significantly decreased, which is beneficial for the health of the employees and for the condition of the immediate vicinity.
Furthermore, owing to the remote control and the hydraulically steered release valves, the SALT has turned out to be a very safe unloading machine in terms of health and safety standards. By using the remote control, it is no longer necessary to climb up and down the wagon, while the manual operation of the valves is now a thing of the past.