Granite screening
FLEX-MAT Type D
Situation
A granite screening operation in Europe was experiencing low capacity and frequent cleaning shutdowns due to pegging issues while using polyurethane screens.
PROBLEM
Frequent pegging of granite required shutdowns every few hours to clean polyurethane screens, significantly affecting efficiency and maintenance costs.
SOLUTION
The plant switched to Major’s FLEX-MAT Modular D Series with Optimum Wire. This change eliminated pegging and clogging issues, allowing the plant to operate for extended periods without needing to clean the screens.
BENEFITS
- Increased Capacity: The plant experienced a 20% increase in capacity compared to polyurethane screens.
- Eliminated Cleaning Requirements: The new screening system removed the need for frequent cleaning, allowing continuous operation.
- Extended Wear Life: Screen wear life increased from 250 hours to 1100 hours compared to polyurethane screens, significantly reducing maintenance and replacement costs.