
A mist cannon, also called a fog cannon machine, uses high pressure to atomize water into micron-sized droplets. These droplets capture airborne dust, effectively achieving dust control mining and construction sites. Key parts are a fan, water pump, and nozzle system. Simply put, it turns water into a “fog blanket” for wide-area coverage.
Tip: Droplet size is key. The best range is 50-150 microns. Too large, they fall fast; too small, they evaporate. Our machines control this precisely.
Complete Specs of YG Machinery Mist Cannon
| Model | YG-30 | YG-40 | YG-50 | YG-60 | YG-100 |
| Horizontal Range | 30m | 40m | 50m | 60m | 100m |
| Fog Size | 40-200μm | 40-200μm | 40-200μm | 40-200μm | 30-200μm |
| Fan Diameter | 500mm | 500mm | 700mm | 700mm | 1200mm |
| Fan Length | 1.25m | 1.5m | 2.1m | 2.1m | 2.55m |
| Voltage | 380V | 380V | 380V | 380V | 380V |
| Fan Power | 3kw | 5.5kw | 15kw | 18.5kw | 55kw |
| Water Pump Power | 3kw | 3kw | 5.5kw | 5.5kw | 11kw |
| Dimension | 1.35*1*1.6m | 1.65*1*1.75m | 1.8*1.2*2.1m | 1.8*1.2*2.2m | 2.7*2*2.3m |

- Model: YG-30
- Power Type: Electric
- Control type: Fully automatic
- Spraying distance: 30m
- Horizontal angle: 0-270°
- Water consumption: 10-30L/min
- Fan motor/Pump motor: 3kw/1.5kw

- Model: YG-40
- Power Type: Electric
- Control type: Fully automatic
- Spraying distance: 40m
- Horizontal angle: 0-270°
- Water consumption: 20-50L/min
- Fan motor/Pump motor: 4kw/1.5kw

- Model: YG-50
- Power Type: Electric
- Control type: Fully automatic
- Spraying distance: 50m
- Horizontal angle: 0-270°
- Water consumption: 60-90L/min
- Fan motor/Pump motor: 4kw/2.5kw

- Model: YG-60
- Power Type: Electric
- Control type: Fully automatic
- Spraying distance: 60m
- Horizontal angle: 0-270°
- Water consumption: 60-90L/min
- Fan motor/Pump motor: 11kw/7.5kw

- Model: YG-80
- Power Type: Electric
- Control type: Fully automatic
- Spraying distance: 80m
- Horizontal angle: 0-270°
- Water consumption: 70-150L/min
- Fan motor/Pump motor: 22kw/9kw


- Trailer-mounted: Easy relocation between sites.
- Truck-mounted: Installed on a truck for extensive coverage.
- Integrated with water sprinklers: Combines spraying and long-range misting.
- Explosion-proof version: For risky environments like coal mines or chemical plants.
Core Categories: How to Choose Standard vs. Industrial?
Standard Mist Cannon (With Water Tank)
- Features: Built-in water tank for mobility. Pump pressure is adjusted via a manual knob: clockwise for higher pressure and flow.
- Pros: Easy setup, lower cost, good for intermittent use.
Industrial Mist Cannon (Tankless)
- Features: Connects directly to water supply lines, no tank. Standard filter protects nozzles. Uses a frequency converter (VFD) for automatic pump flow control.
- Pros: Can operate continuously, less maintenance, ideal for high-dust environments like dust control mining.
- Key Difference: Projects needing >100m range must choose the industrial model. Standard model pumps cannot sustain stable atomization at long ranges.
Control Type: Manual, Semi-Auto, Full-Auto
- Manual: Both vertical and horizontal movement is manual. Lowest price but labor-intensive. We do not recommend unless the budget is extremely tight.
- Semi-Auto: Auto rotation (left/right), manual tilt (up/down). A mid-range option.
- Full-Auto: Fully remote-controlled vertical and horizontal movement. This is our default recommendation. It allows preset angles, saves labor, and fits modern construction site dust control needs.
Power Type: Electric, Diesel, Gasoline
- Electric: Lowest operating cost, quiet, ideal for sites with fixed power (e.g., factory workshops).
- Diesel: Most powerful, suited for remote mines and large open-air operations.
- Gasoline: Highly mobile, quick start-up, good for small/medium sites moving frequently.
Wide Applications & Industry Case Studies for Mist Cannon



Expanded Application Fields
A mist cannon is more than just for construction sites. It’s a versatile water mist cannon system.
- Mining: For dust suppression at crushers, conveyor transfer points, and ore piles.
- Construction: Dust control during demolition, excavation, and around mixing plants.
- Agriculture: Dust and odor control in livestock farms, cooling for greenhouses.
- Waste Management: Odor and dust control at landfills and transfer stations.
- Industrial Cleaning & Disinfection: Can spray disinfectant or process wastewater with pump/material changes. Note: Use a ceramic pump for disinfectant; a stainless steel pump for chlorine liquids; a full stainless steel mist cannon for corrosive materials.
Success Stories / Solutions
Case 1: A Copper Mine in Queensland, Australia
- Problem: Severe dust from drilling/blasting in the open pit reduced equipment visibility and worker health. Water trucks provided uneven coverage.
- Solution: We recommended two 100m range full-auto, diesel-powered industrial mist cannons. Connected directly to the mine’s water supply with filters, set for automatic sector rotation.
- Result: PM10 concentration in the work zone dropped by 85%. Equipment failure rates decreased. The site passed local environmental compliance audits. Client’s feedback: “This system allows 24/7 unmanned dust control.”
Case 2: A Large Building Contractor in Texas, USA
- Problem: Managing three large residential development sites simultaneously needed quickly deployable, mobile dust control to address community complaints.
- Solution: Supplied four 60m range trailer-mounted standard mist cannons (full-auto, electric) with large water tanks. They could be easily towed between sites.
- Result: Dust control costs per site fell by 30%. No further fines from environmental agencies. Project timelines were secured.
YG Machinery: Your Trusted Partner in Dust Control

With over 15 years of dedicated expertise, YG Machinery specializes in the development and manufacturing of industrial-grade mist cannons. We operate our own factory and R&D center, adhering to strict ISO quality management standards, with core components holding international certifications like CE. Our proven dust control solutions have been deployed in mining, construction, and municipal projects across more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide reliable performance and flexible customization—including explosion-proof, anti-corrosion, and vehicle-mounted systems—to meet your specific site requirements. Choose YG for experience, quality, and dependable professional support.




