What Is Water Well Screen

JX Filtration July 7, 2023 Wedge Wire Screen

Water well screens, also known as Vee-wire screens, are made of V-shaped or wedge-shaped wires surrounding an internal array of longitudinal support rods. The slot size could be between 0.1 and 3 mm. It is designed as the intake portion of wells constructed in unconsolidated or semi-consolidated aquifers.

This design provides a continuous slot opening that allows a large amount of water to freely enter the well while keeping the majority sand and gravel out of the well.

Features

Inward opening slots (in-flow) prevents sand particles from remaining lodged in screen.
High efficient and ensures consistent pumping and long well life
Specially V-shaped wire structure with two-point welding prevents plugging and clogging.
Continuous slot wedge wires provide large open area than perforated metal pipes or slot pipes used in water well applications.
Strong longitudinal support rods supply excellent pressure-resistant performance