Your Professional Wedge Wire Screens Supplier

Hebei Zhenou Wire Mesh Products Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of wedge wire mesh, stainless steel Johnson screen tubes, perforated metal sheets, crimped, woven, and welded wire mesh, steel gratings, and related products. Our solutions are widely applied in mining, coal processing, construction, and solid-liquid separation industries.

Wide Product Range

We offer a complete range of wire mesh and filtration products for industrial applications. This helps customers simplify sourcing and improve purchasing efficiency.

Custom Manufacturing Capability

We support OEM and custom production according to customer drawings, samples, and technical requirements to meet different project needs.

 

Stable Quality Control

Our factory follows strict inspection procedures to ensure consistent product quality and reliable performance before shipment.

 

Experienced Management Team

With a stable management structure and an experienced leadership team, the company maintains consistent operational performance, ensuring long-term service reliability and sustainable cooperation with customers.

 

 
  • Welded Wedge Wire Screen
    Product: A filtration screen formed by welding V-shaped wires onto support rods.. Key Feature: Employs a trapezoidal slot design that is narrow at the top and wider at the bottom to prevent
  • Wedge Wire Panel
    Product Definition: A flat industrial filter screen made by welding V-shaped wires.Core Feature: Characteristic trapezoidal slot for non-clogging surface filtration.Main Function: Precise screening
  • Wedge Wire Screen Panels
    Product Name: Wedge Wire Screen PanelsPrimary Use: Designed for sizing, grading, and dewatering in screening equipment.Key Feature: Incorporates the trapezoidal slot design for high efficiency and
  • Wedge Wire Vibrating Screen Panel
    Product Type: A specialized screen panel designed for vibratory screening machines.Core Function: Provides durable and precise particle separation under continuous vibration.Key Feature: Reinforced
  • Wedge Wire Sieve Plate
    Product Design: A sieve plate crafted from welded wedge wires for precise filtration.Core Attribute: Employs the trapezoidal slot geometry to ensure consistent performance.Material Composition:
  • Wedge Wire Screen Mesh
    Our Wedge Wire Screen Mesh represents advanced industrial filtration technology, manufactured from specially profiled trapezoidal cross-section steel wires precision-welded to create high-performance
  • Stainless Steel Wedge Wire
    Our Stainless Steel Wedge Wire is a core material specifically designed for manufacturing high-precision filter screens. Characterized by its trapezoidal (or V-shaped) cross-section, this wire is
  • Curved Wedge Wire Screen
    Our Curved Wedge Wire Screen represents a specialized industrial filtration component engineered for applications requiring precise curved surface adaptation. Developed from traditional wedge wire
 
Parameter

 

Cross-Section

Trapezoidal/V-shaped

Wire Diameter Range

0.5mm – 5mm

Slot Width (Custom)

Typically from microns to 3mm (e.g.,3mm Slotted Wedge Wire Mesh)

Tolerance Control

±0.02mm

Primary Materials

Stainless Steel (304, 316, 316L, 904L, etc.)

Surface Treatment Options

Bright finish, pickling, electropolishing

 

Welded Wedge Wire Screen

 

Advantages of Wedge Wire Screens

Cost-efficiency
Wedge wire screens are cost-effective filtration solutions because they offer long-term durability, reducing the need for frequent replacements and maintenance. Their efficient filtration properties also help optimize processes, improve productivity and minimize waste, leading to significant cost savings over time.

 

Excellent strength
In high-pressure operations or in applications where more potent particles can impact filtration, strength is critical. Because wedge wire screens have resistance welding, they are far more able to resist damage from problematic stressors.

 

Low maintenance
Wedge wire screens require minimal maintenance and upkeep, unlike some complex filtration systems with parts that quickly wear out. Simple backflushing is a fast solution to help remove rare, stubborn clogs.

 

Temperature resistance
Wedge wire screens containing alloys like stainless steel have excellent heat resistance properties, allowing them to withstand extreme temperatures without deforming or losing their filtration capabilities. This benefit is especially beneficial in applications that involve hot or cold temperatures, like chemical processing or refining.

 

Applications of Wedge Wire Screens

Intake Filtration

Stops debris from reaching pumps.

Sand Filters

Take out suspended solids before further treatment.

Wastewater Clarification

Divides sludge from treated water.

Ultrapure Water Systems

Applied in semiconductor industries needing exact filtration.

 

Comparison of Wedge Wire Screens with Other Screens

 

Property

Wedge Wire

Perforated Plate

Woven Wire Mesh

Structure

Welded V-wire on support rods

Drilled or punched solid sheet

Interlocked warp and weft wires

Open area at 1 mm aperture

35-45%

23-30%

30-50%

Practical aperture range

25 µm to 10 mm

200 µm to 50+ mm

5 µm to 25 mm

Slot retention under load

Excellent (welded rigid)

Excellent (rigid sheet)

Variable (wires deform)

Mechanical strength

High (rigid welded)

Highest (continuous sheet)

Lowest (flexible)

Abrasion resistance

High (V-profile self-cleans)

Highest for impact; holes enlarge unevenly

Lowest (point contacts wear)

Initial cost (per m²)

Higher

Lower

Lowest

Typical service life

8-15 years

5-10 years

1-3 years

 

Material Selection for Wedge Wire Screens

 

Stainless Steel Grades
• SS 304L (1.4307 / UNS S30403) is the most economical stainless option with a cost index of 1.0x. It provides moderate corrosion resistance with a PREN of 18.0, suitable for freshwater applications with chloride levels below 200 ppm.
• SS 316L (1.4404 / UNS S31603) is the industry standard workhorse at a cost index of 1.30x. The addition of 2-3% molybdenum raises the PREN from 18.0 to 24.2, extending chloride tolerance to approximately 1,000 ppm at ambient temperature.
• SS 316Ti (1.4571 / UNS S31635) is the high-temperature variant at a cost index of 1.35x. Titanium stabilization prevents sensitization above 400 degrees C, enabling sustained operation up to 900 degrees C while maintaining the chloride resistance of standard 316.
• SS 321 (1.4541 / UNS S32100) provides an economical high-temperature solution at a cost index of 1.10x. Like 316Ti, it operates up to 900 degrees C through titanium stabilization, but without molybdenum it offers no chloride advantage over 304 (PREN 18.0).

 

Duplex Stainless Steel Grades
• Duplex 2205 (1.4462 / UNS S32205) delivers exceptional performance at a cost index of 1.22x. Its dual-phase microstructure provides a yield strength of 450 MPa (2.6 times higher than 316L) and a PREN of 35.0 with chloride tolerance up to 3,600 ppm.
• Super Duplex 2507 (1.4410 / UNS S32750) is the ultimate corrosion-resistant option at a cost index of 1.96x. With a PREN of 42.5 (the highest of any stainless steel grade) and chloride tolerance up to 50,000 ppm, it is the only viable material for full seawater immersion with a 25+ year design life.

 

Carbon and Alloy Steel Grades
S355 structural steel offers the lowest cost at 0.35x with a yield strength of 355 MPa but provides zero corrosion resistance. S700 high-strength steel at 0.55x doubles the yield strength to 700 MPa for heavy-impact mining applications.

 

 

Customizable Options

 

Material

SS304, SS316L, Duplex Steel, Hastelloy

Slot Opening

0.02–10 mm

Wire Shape

V Wire, Wedge Wire

Support Rod

Round Rod, Flat Bar

Screen Type

Cylinder, Panel, Basket, Tube

Diameter

20–1200 mm

Length

Up to 6000 mm

Surface Finish

Polished, Pickled, Electro Polished

Connection

Flange, Threaded, Welded

 

Packaging and Shipping

 

Packaging

1. There are waterproof paper and carton pipe inside for support

2. And then use plastic wooden bags /wooden case /wooden pallets outside.

3. Also can be customized

Shipping

Shipping by sea, by air, by express are acceptable. According to your requirements.

 

 

Our Factory

 

 

Located in Anping County-the largest wire mesh manufacturing and trading hub in China-the company benefits from a well-established industrial cluster. Its products are exported to more than 190 countries and regions worldwide, including Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and Belt and Road markets.

 

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FAQ

 

 

Q: What makes wedge wire screens better than woven mesh?

A: Wedge wire screens use welded V-shaped profile wire that creates slots locked permanently in place, unlike woven mesh where openings can stretch and deform under vibration and pressure. Wedge wire achieves 15-65% open area with superior clogging resistance due to its widening slot geometry.

Q: What is the typical open area of a wedge wire screen?

A: Open area ranges from 8-18% for fine filtration (0.10-0.25 mm slots) to 30-65% for coarse separation (1.00-3.00 mm slots). As a reference, a screen with 0.5 mm slots and 1.5 mm wire achieves 25% open area.

Q: How long do wedge wire screens last?

A: Service life depends primarily on material selection and operating conditions. SS 304L in freshwater applications: 5-8 years. SS 316L in water treatment and mild chemicals: 8-12 years. Duplex 2205 in aggressive environments: 15-20 years.

Q: Can wedge wire screens be used in food processing?

A: Yes. SS 316L is the industry standard food-grade material, meeting FDA, 3-A Sanitary Standards, and EHEDG requirements. Screens can be electropolished to achieve the surface finish standards required for hygienic processing. The V-wire profile's self-cleaning characteristic is particularly valuable in food applications, as the widening slot geometry releases trapped particles during CIP cycles, reducing downtime between production runs.

Q: How do I calculate the open area of a wedge wire screen?

A: Open area percentage is calculated using the formula: Slot Width divided by (Slot Width + Wire Width), multiplied by 100. For example, a 0.5 mm slot with 1.5 mm wire width: 0.5 / (0.5 + 1.5) x 100 = 25% open area. For cylindrical screens, this can be calculated automatically using ADEN's Open Area Calculator.

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