Iron Ore Mine
FLEX-MAT Type D
Situation
At a Swedish iron ore mine, traditional woven square mesh on Mogensen stationary screens required frequent maintenance due to short wear life (2-4 weeks) and blinding issues, particularly with moist materials.
PROBLEM
The frequent need for replacements every 2 to 4 weeks led to significant downtime and maintenance costs. Blinding when processing moist materials disrupted operations and reduced screening efficiency.
SOLUTION
The mine transitioned to Flex-Mat Type D screen media to extend wear life and eliminate blinding:
• Extended Durability: Flex-Mat D extended wear life to 8 weeks, reducing the frequency of replacements.
• Innovative Design: Prevented blinding, ensuring continuous and efficient screening operations.
BENEFITS
- Extended Wear Life: The wear life of Flex-Mat D increased to 8 weeks—three times the original wear life, minimizing maintenance frequency and downtime.
- Blinding Elimination: Consistent screening performance with no interruptions due to blinding.
- Cost Savings: Substantial savings by reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing downtime.