Wedge Wire Water Well Screen
Wedge Wire Water Well Screen | Stainless Steel Continuous Slot Well Screen | Water Bore Screens
Wedge Wire Water Well Screens are high-performance filtration components specifically engineered for groundwater extraction, water well drilling, and borehole completion systems. Manufactured from precision profiled wedge wire and longitudinal support rods, these screens are designed to provide maximum open area, superior structural strength, and long service life under demanding subsurface conditions.
Unlike conventional slotted pipes or perforated well screens, wedge wire water well screens feature a continuous V-shaped wire profile, which creates a self-supporting structure with precisely controlled slot openings. This design effectively prevents sand intrusion while maintaining high water flow efficiency, making wedge wire screens the preferred solution for deep wells, high-yield water wells, irrigation wells, and municipal groundwater projects.
Wedge wire well screens are widely used in drinking water wells, agricultural irrigation systems, industrial water supply wells, geothermal wells, and environmental monitoring wells, especially where reliability, corrosion resistance, and filtration accuracy are critical.
Advantages of Wedge Wire Water Well Screen
- High Open Area & Maximum Water Yield
The continuous slot design of wedge wire water well screens provides a significantly higher open area compared to slotted or perforated pipes. This allows higher inflow capacity, reduced entrance velocity, and improved well efficiency, resulting in higher water yield with lower drawdown. - Excellent Sand Control Performance
Precisely manufactured slot openings ensure consistent filtration accuracy. The V-shaped wire profile prevents particles from becoming wedged in the slots, effectively minimizing sand pumping, clogging, and screen abrasion, even in fine sand or unconsolidated formations. - Superior Mechanical Strength
Support rods are resistance-welded to the wedge wire at every intersection, forming a rigid, self-supporting structure capable of withstanding high external pressure, deep well installation, and heavy formation loads without deformation. - Corrosion & Chemical Resistance
Available in a wide range of materials such as stainless steel 304, 316L, duplex stainless steel, and high-alloy materials, wedge wire well screens offer excellent resistance to corrosion, scaling, and chemical attack in aggressive groundwater environments. - Long Service Life & Low Maintenance
The smooth surface and self-cleaning slot geometry significantly reduce fouling and biological growth, resulting in longer operational life, lower maintenance frequency, and reduced total cost of ownership for water well operators. - Customizable Design
Slot size, diameter, length, wire profile, material grade, and end connections can all be customized to meet specific geological conditions, pumping rates, and project standards.
Specification of Wedge Wire Water Well Screen
- Product Type: Wedge Wire (Vee Wire) Water Well Screen
- Materials: Stainless Steel 304 / 304L; Stainless Steel 316 / 316L; Duplex Stainless Steel; Special alloys upon request
- Wire Profile: 2.3 mm × 3.5 mm, 3.2 mm × 6.0 mm, 3.2 mm × 6.0 mm, 3.0 mm × 5.0 mm
- Support Rod: Triangle Wire (Width × Height): 2.3 mm × 2.7 mm, 2.3 mm × 3.6 mm, 3.0 mm × 4.7 mm, 3.7 mm × 5.6 mm, 3.3 mm × 6.3 mm; Round (mm): φ2.5 – φ5 mm”
- Slot Opening: 0.05 mm – 3.0 mm (customizable)
- Diameter Range: 50 mm – 1200 mm (customizable)
- Section Length: Up to 6000 mm per section (customizable)
- Open Area: Up to 60% (depending on slot size and wire profile)
- Structure: Continuous slot, resistance welded construction
- Installation Orientation: Vertical or horizontal
- End Connections: Male / female threaded ends; Welded rings; Customized end connections
- Customization: Slot size, diameter, length, material, end connection
Threaded End
Welded Ring
Common Specifications of Stainless Steel Wedge Wire Water Well Screens
| Common Specifications of Stainless Steel Wedge Wire Water Well Screens | |||||||
| Size (inch) | O.D. (mm) | Slot Size (mm) | Length (m) | Collapse Strength (Bar) | Tensile Weight (ton) | Profile Wire (Width × Height) (mm) | Support Rods (mm) |
| 2003-1-2 | 88.9 | 1 | 2.9 | >22 | 10.2 | 2.3 × 3.5 | 3.8 mm / 22 |
| 2004-1-2 | 114.3 | 1 | 2.9 | >28 | 11.5 | 2.3 × 3.5 | 3.8 mm / 22 |
| 2006-5-8 | 168.3 | 0.75 | 5.8 | >40 | 12.8 | 2.3 × 3.5 | 3.8 mm / 32 |
| 2006-5-8 | 168.3 | 1 | 5.8 | >33 | 12.8 | 2.3 × 3.5 | 3.8 mm / 32 |
| 2006-5-8 | 168.3 | 0.63 | 5.8 | >83 | 45 | 3.2 × 6.0 | 6.0 mm*32 |
| 2008-5-8 | 219.1 | 1 | 5.8 | >34 | 21.9 | 2.3 × 3.5 | 3.8 mm / 48 |
| 2008-5-8 | 219.1 | 1 | 5.8 | >50 | 38.2 | 3.0 × 5.0 | 4.0 mm / 48 |
| 2008-5-8 | 219.1 | 1 | 5.8 | >60 | 46 | 3.2 × 6.0 | 5.0 mm / 48 |
| 2010-3-4 | 273.1 | 0.75 | 5.8 | >50 | 32.9 | 2.3 × 3.5 | 4.9 mm / 55 |
| 2010-3-4 | 273.1 | 1 | 5.8 | >60 | 39.5 | 3.0 × 5.0 | 4.9 mm / 55 |
| 2010-3-4 | 273.1 | 1 | 5.8 | >100 | 48 | 3.2 × 6.0 | 5.0 mm / 55 |
| 2012-3-4 | 323.9 | 1 | 5.8 | >120 | 37.2 | 3.0 × 5.0 | 4.0 mm / 50 |
| 14 | 355.6 | 1 | 2.9 | >80 | 37.8 | 3.0 × 5.0 | 4.0 mm / 59 |
Applications of Wedge Wire Water Well Screen
Wedge Wire Water Well Screens are extensively used in a wide range of groundwater and well-related applications, including but not limited to:
- Drinking Water Wells
Used in municipal and rural water supply wells, ensuring clean water extraction with effective sand control and long-term operational stability. - Agricultural Irrigation Wells
Ideal for high-flow irrigation systems where continuous operation, sand-free water, and durability are essential. - Industrial Water Supply Wells
Applied in wells supplying process water for power plants, manufacturing facilities, mining operations, and refineries. - Deep & High-Capacity Wells
Suitable for deep well installations requiring high collapse resistance and reliable filtration performance under high pressure. - Geothermal & Energy Wells
Used in geothermal water extraction and energy-related boreholes due to their thermal stability and corrosion resistance. - Environmental & Monitoring Wells
Commonly used in groundwater monitoring, remediation projects, and observation wells, where precise slot control and consistent filtration are required.
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