From extraction to refining, there are many steps and applications in this process to get ore from its raw state to a finished product. The nature of the mining environment demands equipment be durable, reliable, and efficient.
Wedge wire screen is a hard wearing alternative to wire mesh and perforated metal filters with increased strength, higher flow rates and minimal pressure loss while maintaining clog free operation when compared to conventional metal filters.
Wedge Wire Screens are manufactured by resistance welding V-shaped wire on shaped support rods. These thousands of fused points create a honeycomb like structure that provides a strong and accurate continuous slot. This results in product that provides accurate flow, distribution and effective media, debris and sediment filtration and retention.
There are numerous benefits of wedge wire including:
• Capability to withstand heavy loads.
• High open area results in higher flow rates and low-pressure loss.
• Easy to maintain and operate as the V-shaped surface wire allows for easy cleaning by mechanical means or backflushing.
• Low lifetime cost compared to alternate filter methods, saving time and money on maintenance.
Wedge wire screens used in the mining/refining industry include:
• Shaker Screens for Slurry Filtration
• Froth Flotation Filters
• Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) and Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) Interstage Screens for Gold and Silver Refining Process
• Sieve Bends & Static Screens for Dewatering
• Automatic Strainer Baskets
• Support Grids
• Water Treatment Nozzles and Pipe and Lateral Configurations
• Water Intake Screens
Federal Screen manufactures the most comprehensive range of screens for refining applications and specific machines, including large diameter, one-piece construction screens that help lower operational and maintenance costs for mineral processors, saving time and money.
Committed to providing superior technical and design support, we strive to provide clients with money saving screen solutions. Contact our team of wedge wire experts to see how we can help with your next screen application. With the best delivery times in the business, we will keep your project moving forward. Call 905-677-4171 or visit www.federalscreen.com.
