The polyurethane tension mat, is a single piece screen section utilized to replace wire or perforated plate screen panels fitted with a hooked edge to facilitate clamping onto the vibrating deck support structure.A tension mat is molded in large sections, typically in the same width and length as the metallic system being replaced.The mat is reinforced with internal cables, rods or bars for strengthening and to provide a means for applying tension.Installation of a tension mat is very similar to the procedure for installing a woven wire or perforated plate screen section.

Advantages of Tension MatsVirtually no deck modifications are required with a tension mat as it installs over the existing crown bar deck allowing quick changeover to a new mat or a metallic screen panel.