How to Beat Blinding

One of two of the screen decks at Great Lakes Aggregates screening limestone with Flex-Mat 3 screen media. GREAT LAKES AGGREGATES FINDS A WAY TO KEEP ITS SCREENS CLEAN. By Mark S. Kuhar  Michigan-based Great Lakes Aggregates Inc. produces approximately 1 million tpy of limestone at its Sylvania Minerals Quarry located in South Rockwood, Mich. As the quarry increased the…

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Great Lakes Aggregates Seeks Wear Life, Increased Throughput

A screen deck at Great Lakes Aggregates screening limestone. Great Lakes Aggregates Inc. produces approximately 1 million tpy of limestone at its Sylvania Minerals Quarry located in South Rockwood, Mich. As the quarry increased the number of saleable products that it produced, it encountered screening challenges along the way such as limited open area, screen breakage and severe blinding. “With…

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