Introduction to Wedge Wire Screen Structure

 

Filtration performance begins with design.
Before choosing the appropriate Wedge Wire screen type, prepare for several basic requirements:

  • Filtration Objective: What is your primary filtration goal? Is it for impurity separation, downstream equipment protection, or dewatering?
  • Filtrate Characteristics: What are the characteristics of the material to be filtered? Is the specific gravity lighter, heavier, or indistinguishable from water? Is it viscous?
  • Equipment Operating Pressure: What is the operating pressure (kgf/cm²)? This will influence the structural strength selection.
  • Cleaning and Discharge Method: What is your preferred method for cleaning and residue discharge? For example: with scraper blade, screw, or backwash etc.

The liquid flow direction determines the particle retention location, which directly affects the screen's self-cleaning capability and structure. The configuration of the screen, such as the inner and outer positioning of the V-wire and the support rods, influences both the filtration performance and structural strength.

Introduction to Wedge Wire Screen Structural Design

Wedge Wire Screens are classified into the following types based on application requirements and liquid flow direction:

Flow direction Desciption Produciton capability
Size (mm) Minimum slot (mm)
Internal to External Flow FITO - Radial Internal Featuring internal wires and external support rods, the rods are oriented axially along the screen height. OD>120 0.04
FITO - Axial Internal Featuring internal wires and external support rods, the wires are oriented axially along the screen height. OD>120 0.04
FITO - Radial External - Reverse Featuring an external wire and internal support rods, this structure is similar to the Radial External – Standard Type, but with a reversed filtration direction. 32<OD<2000 0.04
FITO - Continuous Support Similar to the Axial Internal Type, but features an integrated, seamless design that provides better roundness, slot uniformity, and strength. 32<OD<2000 0.10
External to Internal Flow FOTI - Radial External – Standard Featuring an external wire and internal support rods, the rods are oriented axially along the screen height. 32<OD<2000 0.02
FOTI - Axial External Featuring external wires and internal support rods, the wires are oriented axially along the screen height. OD>120 0.04