For more than 70 years, Heidelberg Materials has been a trusted supplier of construction materials in Australia. With more than 3,600 employees across 300 sites, the company runs an extensive production and logistics network nationwide.
The Challenge
Transporting aggregate is one of the most critical parts of the business. Keeping trucks clean is essential not only for safe maintenance but also for preventing slurry from being carried onto public roads. At their quarry site, more than 90 trucks pass through the wash bay every week.
A site assessment performed by a SPITWATER solutions specialist identified two key challenges:
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Current washdown processes were too slow, tying up the wash bay and staff resources
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Standard cleaning setups could not effectively reach underbody areas where slurry and debris were accumulating
The Solution
SPITWATER supplied and installed a heavy-duty SW2021 hot water wash bay system designed for high throughput:
- SW2021 Hot Water Pressure Cleaner with hose reel and 30 metres of hose for easier setup and pack down, and less hose damage from trucks running over it.
- Hurricane underbody washer: Enabling quick and effective cleaning of truck undercarriages, engine bays and hard-to-reach areas in minutes.
Results
The tailored wash bay solution provided immediate improvements:
- Reduced cleaning times, freeing up the wash bay and cutting labour costs
- Cleaner trucks leaving site, reducing slurry on public roads and lowering the risk of fines
- Improved maintenance outcomes, with underbodies and engine bays easier to inspect and service
- Safer, tidier wash bay, with hoses protected and operations more efficient
Why it works
The SW2021 provides the hot water power needed for heavy-duty cleaning, while the Hurricane underbody washer targets the areas most critical for compliance and maintenance.
By addressing both efficiency and effectiveness, the solution keeps Heidelberg’s fleet clean, presentable and compliant.
SW2021 Hot Water Pressure Cleaner [21LPM]
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Heavy-duty unit built for industrial use with 21LPM 30% faster cleaning when compared to 15LPM machine.
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Provides hot water cleaning power to cut through stubborn dirt and slurry.
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Fitted with a hose reel and 30 metres of hose for easy setup and pack down.
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Keeps the wash bay neater and reduces hose damage from trucks running over it.
Hurricane Underbody Washer
- Designed to clean truck undercarriages, engine bays and hard-to-reach areas in minutes.
- Removes slurry and debris from areas standard cleaning can’t reach.
- Improves fleet presentation while making trucks easier to maintain and inspect.
Compliance and Efficiency Delivered
With SPITWATER in place, Heidelberg Materials keeps its trucks clean, its roads slurry-free and its fleet maintenance-ready, all while saving time and labour across the site.
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