MAJOR, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, debuted the OPTIMUMWIRE Thermo Screen at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026. Engineered for extreme heat environments, the Thermo Screen delivers reliable performance in demanding applications such as mineral processing, asphalt recycling, hot clinker and quicklime screening. Its advanced design withstands temperatures over 2,192 F (1,200 C), helping operations maintain uptime and reduce costly maintenance.
“Customers have relied on us for custom solutions to blinding and pegging problems for years,” said Bernard Betts, president of MAJOR. “The Thermo Screen extends that expertise to high-heat applications, so operations can work with one trusted screen media provider across their entire site.”
Thermo Screen eliminates heat-related blinding, pegging and clogging and creates a self-cleaning action. An asphalt production plant reported up to 35% higher throughput and 40% lower maintenance costs after replacing traditional screens with Thermo Screens on all decks. The upgrade also improved screen media durability.
Traditionally, MAJOR uses polyurethane to connect wires in its tensioned and modular screen media. However, in high-heat environments, polyurethane can melt, reducing performance. To overcome this challenge, MAJOR developed a screen media option that connects using its proprietary OPTIMUMWIRE.
MAJOR produces OPTIMUMWIRE in-house and never alters its composition, ensuring consistent quality and reliable performance for customers over time. The upgraded design provides consistent performance regardless of weather or material challenges.
The OPTIMUMWIRE Thermo Screen expands MAJOR’s product line, a staple alongside their FLEX-MAT Tensioned, FLEX-MAT Modular screen media and their traditional woven wire, giving producers a complete solution for every screening need.
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