Multotec's Screen Panels Mitigate Fire Risk

Multotec has developed a range of flame-resistant rubber screen panels that self-extinguishes in under 60 seconds, thereby significantly reducing the risk of fire and the associated loss of valuable production time, plant and staff safety hazards.

Multotec has responded to challenges facing iron ore producers in Australia by developing a rubber screen media solution that negates the risk of fires associated with hot work on screen decks.

Shawn Faba, Product Manager: Screening Media at Multotec, explains that while the solution was developed to meet the stringent performance and safety requirements of the Australian mining industry, other mining operations across the world would also benefit from its adoption.

"Our product has undergone rigorous testing and has been confirmed to operate continuously to fit existing shutdown campaigns, meeting the mining industry's stringent requirements. Ensuring high-quality equipment is essential to minimise downtime. This is especially beneficial for plants that operate around the clock, as interruptions can be costly and disruptive," says Faba.

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