We believe in innovation and technology to meet the growing demand for screening media solutions in the industry.

Vasim Pradhan, Head Sales – India & International Business, Ashar Locker (India) Pvt. Ltd. in interaction with B2B Purchase highlights the growth of screening applications in the market and elaborates on the key features of their solutions.

How do you rate your company’s journey so far?
Ashar Locker India Private Limited is a joint venture company established in 2007 with the expertise of Locker Group Australia (a leader in screening media solutions for over five decades) to offer the highest quality screening media for the global market, manufactured in India. We have been the market leader in this segment of screening media solutions for decades. Over the past decade, we have penetrated major markets like India, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Because of our global footprint, our customers enjoy faster service and supplies from Ashar Locker in case of emergencies or breakdowns, making us their preferred choice for screening media solutions.

How do you see the present demand-supply screening solutions?
There is a massive demand for screening media solutions to cater to the ongoing infrastructure projects in India. Moreover, the artificial sand market has taken the demand to the next level, resulting in overall growth and profitability. This year, the mining market has also shown some significant growth; hence, we expect the demand to improve further over the next few quarters.

Can you elaborate on the key features of your screening media?
Ashar Locker’s anti-clogging screens have proven to be highly successful in manufacturing M-sand and P-sand over the past couple of years. These handmade and uniquely designed screens utilise every motion of the screen efficiently. Every wire vibrates individually, which not only improves the efficiency of the plant but also helps in developing the precise cuts needed for sand manufacturing.

Compared to the wire mesh, the rubber and PU meshes have a better wear life, less dust generation, less sound pollution, and are more durable. The only drawback is the reduction in open space for screening. Non-metallic and metallic materials have their place and importance, and customers are guided through installing the right combination of meshes to bring value to their plants. The top deck can be non-metallic, the second one can be metallic, and the third can be an anti-clogging screen; this can be decided with the help of the company’s expert technical team.

What is your products’ standard lead time, and do you encourage your customers to maintain stocks for your products?
We always recommend our customers maintain sufficient stock at their sites for seamless operations. These customised meshes are manufactured based on the customer’s requirements. Hence the lead time for these meshes varies from 2-4 weeks depending on the Raw material availability. In case the customer is part of our stocking policy program, we maintain sufficient slab stocks at our facility, as a result of which the meshes could be shipped within 2-3 days based on the quantity required by the customer.