Choosing the right screen wire can have a major impact on performance, wear life, and overall operating efficiency. To better understand how different wire types perform, MAJOR conducted controlled laboratory testing comparing Stainless Steel, Optimumwire, and Optimumwire Plus.

For this study, independent testing was carried out at Université de Montréal / Polytechnique Montréal to evaluate how each wire type behaves under load and wear. The goal was simple: generate data-backed insights that help producers make informed decisions when selecting screen media for their operations.

Why Lab Testing Matters

Field experience is valuable, but laboratory testing allows variables to be carefully controlled and performance differences to be measured objectively. By testing under standardized conditions, it becomes easier to compare materials and understand how they respond to stress, fatigue, and repeated loading.

This approach helps isolate how material design and construction influence performance, rather than relying on anecdotal comparisons alone.

What We Compared

The testing focused on three MAJOR screen wire options:

Traditional Stainless Steel wire
Optimumwire
Optimumwire Plus

Each wire type was evaluated using the same testing methods to ensure consistent and comparable results.

What You’ll Learn from the Video

In the video above, we walk through:

How each wire type performed during lab testing
Key differences in behavior between Stainless Steel, Optimumwire, and Optimumwire Plus
How these performance differences can translate into real-world screening applications

Rather than focusing on theory, this comparison is rooted in measurable data from independent lab testing.

Designed to Support Smarter Screen Media Decisions

Whether you’re optimizing an existing screening operation or evaluating options for new equipment, understanding material performance is critical. This lab-tested comparison provides an additional data point to support more informed, confident screen media decisions.