Inconel 600 wedge wire screen panels combines the construction of wedge wire screen panels (Industry standard (V-wire)) with the properties of UNS N06600 (2.4816): excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature, essentially non-magnetic, service to approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher). This page summarizes the grade data, its behavior in filtration service, comparable alloys, and the specifications supplied.
Why Choose Inconel 600 for Wedge Wire Screen Panels
The high-temperature furnace and hot-gas filtration alloy. For wedge wire screen panels, this matters when excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature is the controlling requirement.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | UNS N06600 (2.4816) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher) |
| Corrosion characteristic | Excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature |
Cleaning & Compatibility
Special alloys tolerate aggressive cleaning chemistry, but confirm the specific acid/alkali against the alloy datasheet — e.g. Monel handles HF but not oxidizing nitric; titanium handles nitric but not HF. When welding elements into frames, use matching filler and inert-gas backing to preserve corrosion resistance at the joint.
Comparable Alloys
Between the special alloys, selection is chemistry-led: Monel 400 (HF, seawater), Inconel 600 (heat/oxidation), Hastelloy C-276 (broadest acid resistance), nickel 200 (caustic), titanium (chlorides, weight). 316L remains the cost benchmark — specify a special alloy only when the datasheet chemistry demands it.
Specifications of Wedge Wire Screen Panels Available in Inconel 600
| Slot opening (mm) | Wire profile (mm) | Support rod (mm) | Open area (%) | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | V-profile 1.5 x 2.5 | Rod 3 x 5 | 8 | Slot tolerance u00b10.02 |
| 0.10 | V-profile 1.5 x 2.5 | Rod 3 x 5 | 12 | Slot tolerance u00b10.02 |
| 0.25 | V-profile 2.2 x 3.0 | Rod 3 x 5 | 18 | Slot tolerance u00b10.03 |
| 0.50 | V-profile 2.2 x 3.0 | Rod 3 x 5 | 25 | Slot tolerance u00b10.05 |
| 1.00 | V-profile 3.0 x 5.0 | Rod 5 x 8 | 33 | Slot tolerance u00b10.05 |
| 3.00 | V-profile 3.0 x 5.0 | Rod 5 x 8 | 50 | Slot tolerance u00b10.10 |
| 6.00 | V-profile 3.3 x 6.0 | Rod 5 x 8 | 60 | Slot tolerance u00b10.10 |