Bat Booth® 2.0 Service – Hallett McLaren Vale Quarry, SA Nov 2025

Mideco recently completed the first scheduled service for the Bat Booth at the Hallett McLaren Vale Quarry in South Australia. The primary goal of this visit was to do a comprehensive multi-point inspection and filter cartridge replacement to ensure the system continues to provide maximum protection against quarry dust.

Background

The Hallett McLaren Vale Quarry in South Australia serves as a major supplier of concrete aggregates, sands, and road base rubbles for the Adelaide metropolitan area. This high-volume production environment faces constant challenges with fine airborne particulates. These conditions require high-efficiency personnel dedusting to ensure and meet the industry’s strict work health and safety compliance standards.

Service Log

Since its initial installation, the Bat Booth has performed exceptionally well with no recorded faults, and a review of the system history confirmed that control sequences and fan functions have remained consistently stable. During this first scheduled service, the Mideco technician executed a thorough maintenance protocol that included installing new high-efficiency filter cartridges and managing the compliant on-site disposal of used components and collected dust. The integrity of the de-dusting jet operations and emergency stop circuits were checked while optimizing the fan operation and control sequence timing to ensure the blow-down cycle remains effective. Furthermore, a comprehensive multi-point physical inspection of the booth structure and seals was conducted to prevent any potential dust bypass.

Field Observations

The site visit confirmed that the Bat Booth has become an integral part of the daily safety culture at McLaren Vale, as workers are utilizing the booth regularly and demonstrate a clear understanding of how the system reduces personal dust exposure. Immediate observations following the service showed restored optimal airflow and enhanced performance of the system, which directly improves the comfort and safety of operators during their shift transitions.

Future Proofing

To maintain continuous WHS compliance and protect workers from the cumulative effects of silica exposure, the next scheduled service has been established for the second quarter of 2026. This ongoing oversight will ensure the system continues to deliver a high standard of protection and operational reliability.

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