SCREENING
The pipe-top stringer system takes a similar approach to reducing maintenance around the panel itself. Conventional arrangements can require saddle tops and associated wear components to be replaced periodically. Screenex’s pipe-top design eliminates that requirement. “Depending on the application and existing installation, conversion to pipe-top stringers can reduce ongoing downtime by up to 30 percent and significantly increase screening efficiency,” says Botha. These developments reflect a broader philosophy at Screenex: the fixing and support system can be just as important to operational performance as the screening media itself. That philosophy also extends to how Screenex assesses existing installations. The company offers a free Critical OEM Screen Media Audit, in which a Screenex representative visits the customer’s site to physically inspect the screens, panels and associated components. The audit is intended to identify where efficiencies could potentially be improved, with the customer receiving a detailed report outlining the findings and recommendations. For operators, this shifts the starting point from selecting a replacement panel to understanding what is actually happening on the screen deck. It also gives Screenex
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