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MAJOR Places FLEX-MAT Screen Data at Customers’ Fingertips with New FLEX-MAT ID Enabled Technology   LAS VEGAS (March 10, 2020) — MAJOR  introduces FLEX-MAT ID Enabled. The RFID technology tracks and stores screen media data such as panel dimensions and customer-defined details to offer users information at their fingertips for simple reorders. The technology improves…

Installation 101: The Importance of Proper Training on Screen Media Installation By Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology Choosing the right screen media for an operation is critical to producing the highest throughput. But perhaps equally important is the way in which the screen media is installed. Proper installation, which includes accurate tightening, can…

Avoid Unplanned Downtime with Preemptive Screen Media Maintenance The term “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies to a lot of things, but not necessarily to the mining and aggregates industries. So much valuable material is processed every hour that letting anything breaks without preparation can be a recipe for a costly headache. It’s…

The Benefits of Vibrating Screen Media by Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology   With screening typically occurring at both the beginning and end of production, optimizing the process is vital for overall plant efficiency. There are a number of screen media options on the market but selecting one that best fits your operation…

Tips for Effective Screen Media Maintenance By Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology It doesn’t matter how much aggregate is produced in a day if it is contaminated or not sized correctly. Though screen media is a minor cost when compared to larger equipment in a quarry or mine, it is a crucial part…

Mastering the Phenomenon Aggregate and mining producers are likely familiar with the concept of stratification, a natural phenomenon vital to their material screening productivity. Stratification is the process by which vibration in a bed of material  — in our case material passing over screen media — causes coarse material to rise to the top and…

MAJOR is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its production plants for the company’s signature FLEX-MAT® High Vibration Wire Screens. CANDIAC, Québec (Nov. 20, 2019) — MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its production plants for the company’s signature FLEX-MAT® High Vibration Wire Screens. MAJOR’s “Next…

FLEX-MAT® Modular Screen Media for Increased Production Capacity CANDIAC, Québec (June, 2021) — MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, offers FLEX-MAT® Modular screen media panels. The company’s signature screen media delivers increased throughput by providing a more open area than traditional panels. FLEX-MAT features up to 40% more screen capacity than traditional…

Better Screening is Free Crushing Diagnosing and Addressing Screen Media Issues By Lars Bräunling MAJOR director of product technology All mining and aggregates operations have the same ultimate goal for their processing equipment: to improve the cost per ton. This is often accomplished by fixing or preventing equipment issues and by optimizing performance. The screening…

Improving Longevity with Vibration Analysis It’s Not Easy Being Screens: How the FLEX-MAT Sensor Makes Life Easier for Your Vibrating Screens By Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology Aggregate and mining producers rely on their equipment to keep operations running smoothly. Productivity and profits depend not only on maintaining high efficiency but preventing disruptive…

Workers should never change screens alone. By Serge Raymond, MAJOR product specialist Downtime is inevitable. And when you’re up against the clock and the pressure is on — that’s when accidents happen. Numerous injuries occur from hurrying to complete a changeout. Implementing a regular preventative maintenance schedule can help to alleviate these risks, but sometimes…