More Than 5x Longer Wear Life: How Punch Plate with Rubber and Skid Bars Reduced Downtime

01. The Challenge

The customer was using woven wire screen media in an application where large feed material caused excessive impact, leading to premature wear and frequent screen replacements. The short service life led to increased downtime, greater maintenance requirements, and unnecessary operating costs.

02. The Solution

Buffalo recommended replacing the woven wire with a Punch Plate with Rubber and Skid Bars. The combination of punch plate, rubber backing, and skid bars was designed to withstand high-impact loading conditions better, significantly extending wear life in the application.

03. The Result

The custom PFX™ M configuration delivered immediate improvements in screen performance and plant operation.

• Eliminated the extreme blinding experienced with the previous screen media
• Improved material flow and overall screening performance
• Increased operating uptime by reducing production interruptions
• A custom-fit screen solution for a rebuilt deck
• Confidence to continue specifying PFX™ M for future applications

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