Start the Year Strong: Why Screen Inspections Matter Before Peak Production 🪨🔍

January is more than just a fresh calendar—it’s a strategic reset for aggregate producers. Before spring demand ramps up and production pressures hit hard, now is the ideal time to take a close look at one of the most critical (and often overlooked) components in your operation: screens.

At Process Machinery Inc., (PMI) we see it every year—operations that invest time in proactive screen inspections during the winter months consistently avoid costly downtime, premature wear, and lost production once the busy season begins.

Why Screens Deserve Attention Now

Screens play a vital role in product quality, throughput, and efficiency. Even minor issues—worn media, loose tensioning, cracked side plates, or misalignment—can quietly steal tons per hour and drive up operating costs.

Winter inspections give your team the breathing room to:

  • Identify wear before it turns into failure
  • Replace screen media and wear components on your schedule—not during an emergency
  • Ensure proper tensioning and deck integrity
  • Confirm vibration, alignment, and support components are operating as designed

In short: Fix it now, or fight it later. ❄️➡️🌱

What a Proper Screen Check Should Include

A thorough screen inspection goes beyond a quick visual glance. Our experienced service team focuses on both the obvious and the often-missed details, including:

  • Screen media condition and attachment integrity
  • Side plates, cross members, and structural welds
  • Tension rails, crown bars, and hold-down systems
  • Springs, motors, bearings, and drive components
  • Feed box wear and discharge area buildup

Catching these issues early helps maintain consistent gradation, protect downstream equipment, and extend the life of both your screens and screen media.

What’s happening inside the drive system matters just as much. That’s why PMI also recommends quarterly oil sampling and changing oil at factory-recommended intervals. Oil analysis helps identify contamination, abnormal wear, or lubrication issues early—before they turn into unplanned downtime or costly component failures during peak production.

When combined, routine screen inspections and proactive oil health monitoring provide a clearer picture of overall equipment condition and long-term reliability.

More Than Inspections: Solutions That Keep You Moving

One of the biggest advantages of partnering with PMI is that inspections don’t end with a checklist. We back our findings with actionable solutions, including:

  • Replacement screen media and wear parts
  • OEM-backed equipment support
  • Experienced field technicians for repairs and adjustments
  • Long-term maintenance planning aligned with production goals

Whether you need a quick screen check or a deeper look at your entire plant, our team understands how every component works together to keep material flowing smoothly.

Learn from the Experts: Free Screen Maintenance Seminars

In addition to field service and inspections, PMI hosts free screen maintenance seminars locally for aggregate operations. These hands-on sessions cover best practices for inspection, screen media selection, proper tensioning, oil sampling basics, and preventative maintenance strategies that help crews reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

If you’re interested in hosting a seminar at your site or attending one in your area, contact your PMI sales representative to schedule a class.

Set the Tone for a Productive Year

Starting the year with proactive maintenance isn’t just smart—it’s profitable. A well-maintained screen deck today can mean fewer headaches, higher uptime, and stronger margins all year long.

If you’re ready to rock into 2026 with confidence, our experts are here to help.

👉 Schedule a screen inspection or request a quote today:
📞 1-800-860-1523
🌐 www.processmachinery.com/quote
📧 sales@emailpmi.com

Because when your screens are dialed in, everything else falls into place. 💪🪨