Wire Screen Media for Mining Operation
FLEX-MAT is the industry standard for precision material separation in the most demanding mining operations worldwide. From gold and copper extraction to diamond processing and mineral beneficiation, Major delivers high-vibration wire screen solutions that eliminate blinding, pegging and clogging — maintaining consistent sizing accuracy and throughput even in the harshest mining conditions.
How FLEX-MAT Performs in Mining Operations
In mining, screen media must handle raw extracted ore that is often abrasive, wet, dusty and highly variable in particle size — conditions that rapidly degrade traditional woven wire screens. FLEX-MAT independent wire vibration technology maintains open screen areas by vibrating each wire pair at its own frequency, preventing material buildup and ensuring consistent material flow throughout the screening cycle.
Documented performance results from mining operations worldwide include:
- Compatible with all major vibrating screen OEM brands and frame configurations
- Up to 3× longer screen media service life versus standard woven wire screens
- Elimination of blinding and pegging on wet, sticky and near-size ore materials
- Improved material sizing accuracy — cleaner product for downstream processing
- Significant reduction in screen change-out frequency and associated downtime
Mining Applications — Materials Screened with FLEX-MAT
- Gold & Silver
- Copper, Nickel and Zinc
- Diamond
- Titanium Dioxide
- Borates
- Uranium
- Lithium (spodumene)
- Bauxite (aluminum ore)

