MINE AGGREGATE
FLEX-MAT Type S
Situation
The contractor producing rock for the road network of a large mine faced major investment to keep up with the demand.
PROBLEM
The screens were limited in capacity and often blinded on the bottom decks.
- Facing capital investment to increase production.
- Daily cleaning shutdowns.
- Screen replacement every 10 days due to abrasion.
SOLUTION
Switched to FLEX-MAT Type D on top and middle decks and Type S on bottom decks.
- Eliminated blinding.
- Extended screen media wear life by 70%.
- Increased production rate by 60%.
BENEFITS
- Labor and downtime for cleaning reduced.
- More efficient production with less wasted rock.
- Greater wear life and open area due to the OptimumWire used.