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Wedge Wire Screen · Industry standard (V-wire) · Application guide

What Is Wedge Wire Screen Panels Used For?

A flat stainless steel wedge wire screen panel with precise parallel slots and support rods, viewed at a low side angle

Wedge Wire Screen Panels (Industry standard (V-wire)) is specified where the duty calls for dewatering, sizing and straining with wedge wire screen panels — V-shaped profile wires welded to support rods so each slot widens behind the face and does not clog. The sections below cover the typical end-uses by industry, the mesh, micron and material decisions for each, installation practice, and the applications this product type is not suited to.

Typical Applications for Wedge Wire Screen Panels

Where Wedge Wire Screen Panels is specified and bought:

  • Mining & coal preparation: dewatering screens, sieve bends and DSM screens.
  • Food & starch: starch washing, juice and vegetable dewatering.
  • Wastewater: inlet and step screens.
  • Pulp & paper: pressure screen and sorting panels.

How to Specify Wedge Wire Screen Panels for Your Application

  • Slot width: From 0.05 mm to 10 mm; specify slot tolerance for fine duties.
  • Profile & support: Profile wire size and support-rod pitch for the load and span.
  • Panel form: Flat, curved (sieve bend) or polyurethane-framed modular panels.
  • Standard: Quote Industry standard (V-wire) and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.

Handling & Installation Practice

  • Install with the slot flat face toward the flow so particles pass rather than wedge.
  • Support panel edges along the full length to prevent profile wires lifting.

Common Selection Mistakes with Wedge Wire Screen Panels

  • Mounting the panel upside down, so the slot narrows downstream and blinds.
  • Choosing a profile too small for impact loads on dewatering screens.

Where Wedge Wire Screen Panels Is Not the Right Choice

Not for very fine, sub-50 µm filtration where woven dutch weave or sintered media perform better.

If This Construction Is Not the Right Fit

Closely related mesh types for the same duty — compare open area, aperture range and cleanability before you commit.

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Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (Industry standard (V-wire))

Slot opening (mm)Wire profile (mm)Support rod (mm)Open area (%)Tolerance
0.05V-profile 1.5 x 2.5Rod 3 x 58Slot tolerance u00b10.02
0.10V-profile 1.5 x 2.5Rod 3 x 512Slot tolerance u00b10.02
0.25V-profile 2.2 x 3.0Rod 3 x 518Slot tolerance u00b10.03
0.50V-profile 2.2 x 3.0Rod 3 x 525Slot tolerance u00b10.05
1.00V-profile 3.0 x 5.0Rod 5 x 833Slot tolerance u00b10.05
3.00V-profile 3.0 x 5.0Rod 5 x 850Slot tolerance u00b10.10
6.00V-profile 3.3 x 6.0Rod 5 x 860Slot tolerance u00b10.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wedge Wire Screen Panels used for?

Dewatering, sizing and straining with wedge wire screen panels — V-shaped profile wires welded to support rods so each slot widens behind the face and does not clog.

What is a wedge wire screen?

A screen made of V-profile wires welded to support rods, forming continuous slots.

Why does wedge wire resist clogging?

The slot widens behind the screen face, so a particle that enters passes through.

What slot widths can wedge wire panels have?

From about 0.05 mm up to 10 mm.

Can I get a quote for Wedge Wire Screen Panels to my own drawing?

Yes. Set the size and any custom value in the technical drawing on the product page and send it with the quote form; we reply within one business day.