Winter Maintenance Components for Aggregate Screening Equipment
Compass Wire Cloth outlines hardware and replacement parts designed to support winter maintenance and reliability of aggregate screening and classification systems across North American operations.
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Compass Wire Cloth has highlighted its Aggregate Hardware & Parts portfolio as part of a broader focus on winter maintenance for aggregate processing equipment. The offering is intended to help producers maintain screening and classification performance during cold-weather conditions, when wear, material buildup, and mechanical stress can increase the risk of unplanned downtime.
Winter maintenance as a reliability window
Winter periods often coincide with reduced production schedules for aggregate operations, creating an opportunity for planned inspection and maintenance. Vibrating screens and classifiers are particularly exposed to seasonal challenges, including frozen material, moisture ingress, and accelerated wear of fastening and rubber components.
Compass Wire Cloth positions winter shutdowns or slowdowns as a practical window for preventive maintenance, allowing operators to address wear issues before peak production resumes.
Hardware and wear components for aggregate screeners
The company’s Aggregate Hardware & Parts range is designed to support a wide variety of OEM screening equipment. Core components include screen bolts, tensioners, and fasteners available in multiple sizes, configurations, and steel grades to match different screen designs and load requirements.
Side clamp rails are manufactured from A-36 structural steel and supplied in thicknesses ranging from 1/4 inch to 5/16 inch, covering standard screen deck configurations across multiple makes and models. Channel rubber is offered in sizes from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch, with a flat-top, open-channel profile intended to reduce metal-to-metal contact and limit premature screen media wear.
Auxiliary components and application-specific parts
Additional components include T-scale rubber designed for durability under continuous vibration, spray bar deflectors for 1½-inch and 2-inch piping systems, and skirtboard rubber engineered to improve material containment and reduce spillage at transfer points. Classifier shoes are also available, configured to meet different classification and material flow requirements.
Together, these components address common wear points in aggregate plants, where vibration, abrasion, and temperature fluctuations place consistent stress on both metallic and elastomeric parts.
Preventive inspection and maintenance practices
Compass Wire Cloth emphasizes structured preventive maintenance as a means of reducing failure risk during peak operating periods. Recommended practices include daily checks for cleanliness, loose fasteners, and material buildup; weekly inspection of screen decks and structural components; monthly evaluation of motor mounts, belt condition, and tension; and annual assessment of rubber mounts, springs, and isolation components.
Such inspections can identify early indicators of failure, including broken wires requiring heavier-duty media, loose panels that compromise screening efficiency, or worn hardware that may lead to structural damage if left unaddressed.
Operational impact
By replacing worn components during winter maintenance cycles, operators can reduce the likelihood of in-season breakdowns, stabilise screening performance, and extend equipment service life. The use of compatible, application-specific hardware supports consistent tensioning, reduced vibration-related damage, and more predictable maintenance intervals.
Compass Wire Cloth’s Aggregate Hardware & Parts portfolio is positioned as a practical support solution for aggregate producers seeking to align winter maintenance activity with long-term reliability and operational efficiency objectives.
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