Durability and Throughput: Choosing the Right Screens for Mining, Construction & Aggregate Applications
In the rugged world of mining, construction, and aggregates, screening is a high-stakes game. Whether you’re processing limestone, gravel, sand, or recycled asphalt, the efficiency and durability of your screens can make or break your productivity.
Why Screen Selection Matters
Heavy-duty screening environments demand materials that can take a beating. Harsh conditions—abrasion, vibration, wet loads, and continuous operation—require screens that won’t fail under pressure. That’s where Compass Wire Cloth comes in.
By tailoring screen materials, wire diameter, and opening size to your specific operation, Compass helps producers:
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Maximize throughput and minimize downtime
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Improve product sizing accuracy
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Reduce premature wear and screen failure
Key Considerations for Aggregate Screens
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Material Type: High-carbon steel or polyurethane-coated mesh offers superior durability for abrasive materials like crushed rock or recycled concrete.
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Moisture Content: Wet screening is often necessary for sticky or fine materials; Compass provides corrosion-resistant options for those applications.
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Volume & Feed Rate: Higher volume operations require screens with greater open area and reinforced durability to prevent sagging or tearing under load.
Wet vs. Dry Screening in Aggregates
Dry screening is ideal for sand, gravel, and quarry materials where dust isn’t a major concern. Wet screening, on the other hand, helps wash materials and separate fine particles in applications like recycling or mining where dust suppression is critical.
Precision Still Plays a Role
Even in large-scale material handling, uniform particle sizing is essential—especially for applications like frac sand or DOT-certified road base. Compass Wire Cloth provides custom screens with the right balance of wire gauge, opening size, and screen style to meet industry-specific standards.
Built for the Field
Compass Wire Cloth screens are engineered to fit OEM equipment with minimal downtime for installation. Our specialists work with customers to customize each screen to the application—whether for scalping oversized material or refining final cuts.
📞 Let’s talk screening—contact us at 800-257-5241 or visit compasswire.com
