to fasten modular screen panels to support frames on mineral processing equipment such as trommels and vibratory screens. Each panel typically requires multiple hammer blows per pin, as well as additional tools such as screwdrivers and crowbars. The removal process is also two-step, which increases both time and risk. These tasks are often carried out in confined and ergonomically challenging spaces. For maintenance personnel, this creates multiple safety hazards: from hand and finger injuries caused by missed hammer blows, to pinch points when holding pins in place during hammering, to repetitive strain from repeated, forceful exertion. In some cases, hot work such as flame cutting is required, which introduces additional burn and spark risks. In today’s mining industry, where safety is non-negotiable, such risks not only endanger personnel but also contribute to unplanned stoppages and productivity losses from extended installation times. Invest in both safety and productivity simultaneously As an alternative to this, Multotec’s hammer-less attachment systems for screen media simplify static and vibrating screen media changeouts, making them faster, safer and more efficient. Instead of repeated hammering, panels can be clipped or snapped into place using just a few light hammer blows, or simple hand leverage. This minimises the force required, reduces the number of moving parts compared to conventional systems, and lowers overall maintenance effort and cost. “By simplifying the process and reducing hammer blows, our latest attachment systems make screen panel changeouts faster, easier, and safer,” explains Jean Laurens, Screening Support Engineer at Multotec. “That means fewer injuries, greater efficiency and less disruption to production,” adds Laurens. Furthermore, Multotec offers several latest-generation hammer-less systems for use on modular runner-type screens that accommodate interlocking, standardised screen panels. These systems can also be retrofitted to any existing screen decks or applications currently in operation. The ERX system, designed for extremely heavy-duty applications, secures modular interlocking polyurethane or rubber panels using fixed clamping strips and a top locking strip. This eliminates the need for multiple bolts and nuts and removes hot
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Safety is at the heart of every innovative solution we design.
Multotec’s hammer-less attachment systems for screen media simplify static and vibrating screen media changeouts.
ACE is engineered for unparalleled security, and features a robust dual locking mechanism that ensures maximum reliability.
The result is a safer working environment, faster maintenance, greater plant availability and improved productivity, fully aligned with the mining industry’s growing emphasis on both safety and operational efficiency.
mining’s most common safety hazards and helping to reduce the number of hand injuries on site,” Macauley adds. Conventional attachment systems require repeated hammer blows
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