What is a Wedge Wire Panel

JX Filtration April 29, 2025 Wedge Wire Panel

A stainless steel wedge wire panel features a trapezoidal-shaped wire profile, with slot openings that are narrower at the top and wider at the bottom. It is manufactured by welding cold-rolled stainless steel wire—used as screen and support rods—on automated wedge wire production equipment.

These panels are primarily fabricated into filter plates, filter baskets, and filter elements.

Key Features:

High strength and hardness
Excellent wear and corrosion resistance
Uniform slot openings
Superior permeability
Easy to clean and backwash

Advantages:

Trapezoidal Wire Profile: The slot openings are narrower on top and wider at the bottom, making them less prone to clogging, offering high filtration efficiency, and allowing easy backwashing.
Welded at Every Cross Point: Ensures high mechanical strength and long service life.
Low Maintenance: The screen surface is composed of modular panels; if one is damaged, it can be replaced individually.
Cost-Effective: Its long service life significantly reduces overall operating costs.
Smooth Surface & Customizable Dimensions: Provides flexibility in design and ease of cleaning.

Applications: Widely used in sand control for oil, gas, and water wells, as well as in industries such as chemical processing, papermaking, and water treatment.