Material Grade Selection – Based on Working Environments

Selecting the right material grade for wedge wire screen is critical to achieving optimal performance and longevity in various industrial processes. Careful consideration of factors like operating environment, abrasion resistance, chemical compatibility, and cost can help ensure that the chosen material meets the specific needs of your application. We list the key factors to consider when choosing materials for wedge wire screens and provides insights into the most commonly used materials.

Factors to consider
Commonly used materials
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Factors to Consider

Mostly, the wedge wire screen material selection based on your working environments. The operating environment conditions plays a crucial role in material selection ou should tell us as more as information you know to help you decide which material you should choose, and the operating environments may including the following aspects:

Temperature

Both the working temperature and media temperature should be taken into consideration.

Abrasion Resistance

Consider if the filter media contains abrasive particles and choose right material to withstand wear and erosion over time.

Chemical Compatibility

Determine if there is chemical corrosion and what type is it to choose the screen material compatible with the chemicals.

Strength and Durability

Depending on the application, choose material with required mechanical strength to withstand the loads and stresses it will encounter during operation.

Cost Considerations

Material costs can vary significantly, and it's essential to balance performance requirements with the available budget.

Commonly Used Material Grade

Several materials are commonly used for manufacturing wedge wire screens:

Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is one of the most popular materials for wedge wire screens due to its excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and durability. It is available in various grades (e.g., 304, 316, 316L) to suit different applications, but it is not suitable for extremely high-temperature environments. And the cost can be higher than some alternative materials.
Duplex Stainless Steel: Duplex stainless steels offer enhanced corrosion resistance and higher strength compared to austenitic stainless steel. They are often chosen for applications where extreme corrosion resistance is required. But the cost is higher than standard stainless steel and it require specialized welding procedure.
Inconel alloy (e.g. Inconel 600, Inconel 625): Inconel alloys are known for their high-temperature resistance and excellent mechanical properties. They are suitable for applications involving elevated temperatures. But the cost is high and it requires specialized machining and welding techniques.
Hastelloy (e.g. Hastelloy C-276): Hastelloy alloys are superior resistance to a wide range of corrosive chemicals that excel in harsh chemical environments. They are commonly used in chemical and petrochemical industries. But the cost is high and it requires specialized machining and welding techniques.
Nickel Alloys (e.g. Monel 400) Monel alloys exhibit strong resistance to corrosion by acids and alkaline solutions. They are frequently used in marine and chemical processing applications. But it is not as corrosion-resistant as some other alloys in high aggressive chemical environments.
Other Exotic Alloys: Depending on specific requirements, other exotic alloys such as titanium or nickel can be considered for specialized applications.

A wedge wire screen with several different material labels.

Commonly Used Material Grade
Structure	DIN	AISI/ASTM	UN/DIN	BS	Anfor	Branding
Ferite	1.4016	430	X8Cr17	–	–	–
Austenite	1.4301	304	x5CrNi1810	304S15	Z6CN18.09	–
	1.4307	304L	X2CrNi1811	304S12	Z2CN18.10	–
	1.4373	202	X12CrMnNIN189 18 -5	–	–	–
	1.4401	316	X5CrNMo1712	316S16	Z6CND17.11	–
	1.4404	316L	X2CrNMo1712	316S12	Z2CND17.12	–
	1.4439	317IN	X2CrNIMoN17 -13 -5	–	–	–
	1.4539	904L	X1NCMoCuN25205	S31254	Z1NCOU25.20	SMO904
	1.4541	321	X6CrNT1811	321S12	Z6CNT18.10	–
	1.4571	316Ti	X6CNiIMoTi1712	320S31	Z6CNDT17.12	–
Duplex	1.4462	329IN	X2CrNiMoN2253	S32205	Z2CND22.05Az	SAF2205
Duplex	1.441	439	X2CrNIMoN2574	S32750	Z3CND25.07Az	SAF2507
Others	2.436	–	NiCu30FE	–	–	Monel400
	24610	–	NiMo16Cr16Ti	–	–	HastelloyC4
	2.4816	–	NO15Fe	–	–	Inconel600
Carbon Steel	1.0038	A570Gr30	–	Fe360BFU	E24-2NE	–
Carbon Steel	1.057	A572G50	–	Fe510D1FF	E36-3	–

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