Wheatcraft Inc. is a family-owned and operated company that has been producing sand and gravel for the central Texas market for almost 40 years. Its Center Point, Texas, site focuses on the production of sand gravel for the local ready-mix market. Wheatcraft is typical of most operations in Texas and other parts of the United States. They had the traditional…
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Simplicity, A Terex Brand, Announces The New MHS620x Screen Module
Simplicity has introduced, the MHS620X Modular Screen Plant, a “mainstay of screening efficiency in our modular product offering,” the company stated. The MHS620X, features the new “extra clearance” 6- x 20-ft. ESX Horizontal Screen launched earlier this year at ConExpo-Con/Agg, providing increased space between the screen decks resulting in easier maintenance access to the media therefore improving overall maintenance safety. Other…
Read MoreDeister Heavy-Duty Dewatering Screens Deliver Cost-Efficient Processing
Deister heavy-duty dewatering screens deliver cost-efficient processing with deeper beds of material, and at higher tonnages, versus that of conventional dewatering screens. Additional centrifugal force ensures more tons per hour per square foot of screen area; and a deeper bed depth entraps more ultra-fine particles.
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Niagara Introduces Educational Guides
Haver & Boecker Niagara announced two new educational guides that expand its dedicated PROcheck service program. The company’s signature service examines the potential in every segment of an operation’s screening process to solve material handling challenges and to keep equipment running at peak performance.
Read MorePolydeck Synthetic Screens Serve Hanson Aggregates Well
Hanson Aggregates’ Southern California facilities were experiencing significant downtime and maintenance issues due to blinding and excessive wear on their wire screen setup. It can be easy to grow accustomed to what has always been done, but Hanson Aggregates was willing to explore their options when they realized they were spending an average of an hour per day cleaning their…
Read MoreDurex Livewire Screens Boost Productivity, Improve Wear Life
Livewire from Durex Products Inc. is a self-cleaning screen featuring molded rubber strips that hold high-strength wires in place. Providing better screening action than traditional woven wire and greater open area than polyurethane, this screen media is designed to boost production by reducing costly, time-consuming blinding, plugging and pegging problems – while also delivering superior wear life. Livewire screen media…
Read MorePolydeck Launches Latest Screening Offerings
Polydeck, launched its latest product offerings at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The company, which has a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions to the mining, aggregate, energy and industrial markets, showcased RUBBERDEX ULTRAMAX and METALDEX ULTRACLEAN, designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the screening process. ULTRAMAX is Polydeck’s latest addition to its RUBBERDEX product line, and it offers up to 57.6% open…
Read MoreMetso Introduces Scalable Thickening Plant Units
Metso is introducing scalable thickening plant units to ensure outstanding circuit performance and reliability for any minerals processing application or capacity. Comprising high-rate thickeners, high-compression thickeners, paste thickeners, clarifiers and polymer dosing units, Metso Thickening Plant Units fit seamlessly with other dewatering units, like filtration or any type of water treatment applications. The pre-engineered units incorporate Planet Positive Reactorwell feedwell…
Read MoreMAJOR Offers FLEX-MAT Modular PLUS Screen Media Panels
“We’re always looking at ways to help producers get the best end product. What better way than to optimize the design of our efficient FLEX-MAT product for even better performance,” said Bernard Betts, president of MAJOR. “FLEX-MAT Modular PLUS is just that. A proven, reliable solution to achieve heightened screening performance and improve the bottom line.” The efficiency-enhancing characteristics of…
Read MoreMAJOR Tells How To Improve Profitability In Aggregate Applications
By Matthew Armstrong As infrastructure demand increases, so does the need for building materials. Now more than ever, producers must evaluate their operations and ensure they are equipped with the right tools to maximize their production. Here are three considerations to improve an operation’s efficiency and profitability courtesy of MAJOR. Prioritize Productivity for Profitability –While often overlooked, screen media is…
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