Product Introduction
Wedge wire filter tube, also known as Johnson screen tube / V-wire screen tube, is a precision welded filtration element. It is manufactured by helically winding continuous V-shaped profile wire around longitudinal support rods and full-resistance welding at every intersection point, forming uniform trapezoidal continuous slots (narrow outside, wide inside). It is widely used for solid-liquid separation, sand control, filtration and purification in many industries.
Product Attributes
Type: Welded cylindrical filter element
Process: Automatic winding & resistance spot welding
Slot shape: Trapezoidal continuous slot
Feature type: Anti-clogging, backwashable, high pressure resistance
Service temperature: -200℃ ~ 500℃

Key Features
1. Anti-blocking trapezoidal slot: Narrow inlet, wide outlet. Hard to trap particles, excellent backwashing & self-cleaning performance.
2. High mechanical strength: Full welded structure, can bear high pressure and heavy load, not easy to deform.
3. High filtration precision & uniform gap: Stable slot tolerance, consistent filtering effect.
4. Large open flow area: Low fluid resistance, high flow capacity, energy saving.
5. Excellent corrosion resistance: Stainless steel & alloy options fit acid, alkali, salt water and marine environment.
6. Long service life: Wear-resistant, reusable after cleaning, much longer than filter cloth and ordinary mesh.
7. Fully customizable: Size, slot, material, end fitting all can be made per drawing.
Application Scenarios
- Water treatment: Water well sand control, geothermal well, groundwater intake, resin trap, wastewater filtration, water purification
- Oil & gas: Oil well sand control, well completion, produced water treatment
- Food & beverage: Juice, beer, syrup, edible oil filtration
- Chemical industry: Chemical liquid separation, catalyst recovery, acid & alkali medium filtration
- Mining & mineral processing: Dewatering, ore pulp classification
- Pharmaceutical, power plant, seawater desalination, aquaculture intake filtration
Advantages of Anping County Haopeng Metal Wire Mesh Co., Ltd.
1. Professional factory founded in 1988, located in Anping, the hometown of wire mesh in China. We integrate R&D, production and export for wedge wire filter products.
2. Independent workshop & automatic welding machines, strict slot precision control, in-house inspection before shipment. We can provide test report and shipping inspection video.
3. Strong custom capacity: Accept non-standard drawings, special alloy material, special connection structure, small trial order and bulk order.
4. Stable delivery & export experience: Our products are exported to many countries, familiar with international trade requirements. Fast response for technical proposal.
5. One-stop filter solution: We also supply wedge wire nozzle, sieve bend, centrifuge basket, perforated filter tube and other metal filter parts together.
6. Competitive factory direct price, no middleman markup, reliable after-sales technical support.
Customer Feedback
“Slots are very uniform, welding points are smooth without burrs. It works well for our water well sand control project.”
“316L wedge tube used in desalination system, stable under salt water, easy to backwash.”
“Haopeng adjusted the slot size according to our test requirement, delivery was on schedule.”
“Compared with previous suppliers, their pressure-resistant performance is better, less breakdown maintenance.”
FAQ
Q1: What is the minimum slot you can make?
A: Our minimum slot can reach 0.02mm (20 micron), precision tolerance ±0.025mm. Fine slots use special V-wire and high-precision welding equipment.
Q2: Can you make custom size and end connections?
A: Yes. We support custom OD, length, thread specification, flange size, welding end, male/female connector according to your drawings.
Q3: Which material should I choose for seawater / acid liquid?
A: For seawater, 316L or duplex stainless steel S32205 is recommended. For strong acid medium, Hastelloy or titanium alloy is available. Please tell us your medium, temperature and PH value, we will recommend suitable material.
Q4: Is wedge wire tube reusable?
A: Yes. It can be cleaned by backwashing, brushing or ultrasonic cleaning, then reused, which greatly reduces replacement cost.
Q5: What is your MOQ?
A: We accept small trial orders. MOQ depends on specification; standard size can support 1 piece sample order.
Q6: How long is your production lead time?
A: Standard stock samples: 1–3 days. Custom products: 7–15 days based on quantity and difficulty.
Q7: What is the difference between wedge wire tube and perforated filter tube?
A: Wedge wire tube has continuous trapezoidal slots, anti-clogging, higher flow rate and better sand control. Perforated tube has round holes, easier to block, suitable for coarse filtration with low flow demand.
Q8: Can you provide inspection certificate?
A: Yes. We can provide material test certificate (MTC), dimension inspection report and outgoing inspection video.
Size & Main Parameters
- Outer Diameter: 20mm ~ 2000mm, custom available
- Length: 0.2m ~ 6m, customized length supported
- Slot opening: 0.02mm (20 micron) ~ 6mm, tolerance ±0.025mm
- Wire profile: 1.5×2mm, 2×3mm, 3×5mm etc.
- Support rod: round rod / triangular rod, customized
- End connection: plain end, threaded, flanged, welded coupling
- Filtration direction: outside-in / inside-out
- Open area: higher than woven mesh and perforated tube
- Packing: bubble film + plywood case
Material
- Standard stainless steel: SS304, SS304L, SS316, SS316L, SS321
- Duplex steel: S32205, S32750
- Special alloy: Hastelloy, Monel, Titanium
- Carbon steel / galvanized steel for low-corrosion working conditions.