Background

The Manildra Group is a global leader in food product supply, processing 100 percent of Australian wheat grain into high-quality ingredients such as flours, starches, and bakery mixes. While often associated with quarrying and mining, the Bat Booth is a critical safety asset in the food manufacturing industry, where respirable wheat dust and flour present unique challenges. These fine organic dusts are highly invasive and can lead to significant respiratory health risks or skin irritation if allowed to remain on workwear. This highlights the versatility of the Bat Booth as a vital de-dusting solution for any industrial environment handling large volumes of dry, fine-milled products..

Service Log

Since their last services, the Bat Booths have remained in excellent condition with no recorded faults in the fan function or control sequences. During the February service, our technician performed a comprehensive multi-point inspection and a full cartridge replacement to restore maximum airflow. We also verified the timing and pressure of the de-dusting jets, ensuring the safety systems are fully prepared to handle this specific type of dust.

Field Observations

During our visit, it was noted that the site team currently uses the Bat Booths primarily when they notice a high volume of dust build-up on their clothing. Respirable dust—the particles that pose the greatest risk to long-term lung health—is often invisible to the naked eye. If dust is thick enough to be visible on a uniform, the health risk has already become significantly more severe. While the 10-second cycle is performing perfectly, the as-needed habit presents an opportunity to further improve worker health by encouraging use during every shift transition to prevent cumulative exposure. Following the filter change, immediate improvements in suction and jet velocity ensure the system effectively strips away even heavy, visible dust build-up, providing a more powerful and efficient dedusting during peak production.

Additionally, during the inspection of another unit on-site, service was limited to the front door area because the middle and back sections were inaccessible. To ensure every worker receives the same high standard of protection across the entire facility, establishing full access to all system components will be a priority for future maintenance visits to allow for a complete internal cleaning and optimization.

Future Proofing

Food-grade dust can sometimes be more prone to clumping if moisture is present, so a 4-to-6-month service interval is recommended to prevent build up in the filter. This supports workplace health and safety compliance and ensure the equipment continues to offer the highest level of protection. Mideco will continue to provide the technical support needed to ensure that their workers remain safe and that the facility’s sustainability and safety goals are consistently met.

Is your Bat Booth due for a check and service? Contact us to schedule a visit.