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The CRM-W2026 Wedge Wire Screen Welding Machine developed by Sky Bluer is a CNC-controlled automatic welding system engineered for manufacturing high-precision stainless steel wedge wire screens. Designed for continuous production of cylindrical screens, filter elements, water well screens, sieve bends, rotary drum screens, and industrial filtration components, the machine combines servo positioning, medium-frequency DC resistance welding, and closed-loop pressure control to deliver outstanding slot accuracy, excellent circularity, and long-term production stability.
As one of the core machines in the CRM Wedge Wire Screen Production Line, the CRM-W2026 integrates seamlessly with V-wire profile production equipment, support rod forming systems, and finishing machines, providing a complete turnkey manufacturing solution for wedge wire screen producers worldwide.
Why Choose the CRM-W2026 Wedge Wire Screen Welding Machine
Modern wedge wire screens require precise slot openings, excellent structural strength, and consistent welding quality. Even minor deviations in wire spacing or welding pressure can significantly affect filtration efficiency and product life.
The CRM-W2026 addresses these challenges through fully synchronized CNC motion control.
Key advantages include:
- Fully automatic servo-controlled welding process
- Stable slot opening from ultra-fine filtration to coarse screening
- High concentricity and excellent screen roundness
- Consistent welding penetration with minimal heat distortion
- Automatic synchronization of support rod rotation and profile wire feeding
- High repeatability for long production runs
- Compatible with multiple stainless steel grades and special alloys
The machine is widely used by manufacturers serving the water treatment, mining, petrochemical, food processing, pulp and paper, architectural, and environmental industries.
CRM-W2026 Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Machine Model | CRM-W2026 |
| Screen Diameter | 300–800 mm |
| Maximum Screen Length | 4000 mm |
| Slot Gap Adjustment | 0.075–10.00 mm |
| Welding Accuracy | ±0.015 mm |
| Welding Rotation Speed | 0–25 rpm |
| Wire Feeding Speed | Up to 80 mm/min |
| Welding Method | Medium Frequency DC Resistance Welding |
| Welding Current | 800 A |
| Pressure Control | Load Cell Closed-Loop Control |
| Vertical Movement | Servo CNC Precision Control |
| Positioning System | Full Servo Synchronization |
| Applicable Materials | Stainless Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloy, Titanium Alloy |
Machine Structure and Core Components
The CRM-W2026 is designed around a heavy-duty welded frame with high rigidity to minimize vibration during continuous operation.
The complete system includes:
- Precision spindle assembly
- CNC rotary positioning system
- Servo-driven profile wire feeding unit
- Support rod indexing mechanism
- Medium-frequency DC welding power source
- Copper welding wheel assembly
- Automatic pressure compensation system
- Load cell monitoring system
- PLC and touchscreen HMI
- Automatic lubrication system
- Cooling circulation system
- Electrical safety protection system
Each motion axis is independently controlled while remaining fully synchronized to ensure constant slot spacing throughout the entire screen length.
Precision Welding Technology
Unlike conventional AC resistance welding equipment, the CRM-W2026 utilizes medium-frequency DC welding technology.
Advantages include:
Lower heat input
Reduced thermal deformation
Higher welding consistency
Lower electrode wear
Better metallurgical bonding
Improved welding strength
Stable electrical efficiency
The load cell continuously monitors welding pressure and automatically compensates for minor dimensional changes in the wire during production, ensuring uniform weld quality from the first support rod to the last.
Servo CNC Motion Control
The CRM control system synchronizes four critical movements simultaneously.
Support rod rotation
Profile wire feeding
Vertical lifting movement
Welding pressure adjustment
This synchronized control ensures:
Constant slot width
Excellent circularity
Straight support rod alignment
Uniform welding penetration
Minimal dimensional deviation
For manufacturers producing high-value filtration screens, dimensional consistency directly improves filtration accuracy and customer acceptance rates.
Materials Compatible with CRM-W2026
The welding machine supports a wide variety of corrosion-resistant materials.
| Material | Typical Grade |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel | 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, 310S |
| Ferritic Stainless Steel | 430 |
| Duplex Stainless Steel | 2205, 2507 |
| Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel | 17-7PH, 631 |
| Nickel Alloy | Inconel 600 |
| High Temperature Alloy | Hastelloy |
| Titanium Alloy | Grade 2, Grade 5 |
| Carbon Steel | Q235 (special applications) |
These materials enable production of screens suitable for aggressive chemical environments, seawater filtration, mining slurries, and high-temperature industrial processes.
Wedge Wire Screen Production Capabilities
The CRM-W2026 Wedge Wire Screen Welding Machine from Sky Bluer is designed to manufacture a wide range of stainless steel wedge wire products for industrial filtration, separation, and screening applications. With flexible CNC control and precise slot adjustment, the machine can produce various screen configurations to meet different industry requirements.
| Product Type | Typical Applications | Key Features |
| Cylindrical Wedge Wire Screens | Water wells, resin traps, sand filters, ion exchange vessels, pressure filters | Uniform slot openings, high collapse strength, excellent roundness, high flow capacity |
| Wedge Wire Filter Elements | Industrial filtration, food processing, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, oil and gas filtration | High filtration accuracy, corrosion resistance, long service life, low pressure drop |
| Rotary Drum Screens | Wastewater treatment, paper mills, municipal water plants, fish processing, food waste separation | Continuous screening, high open area, abrasion resistance, efficient solid-liquid separation |
| Centrifuge Baskets | Coal preparation, mining, mineral processing, salt production, chemical separation | High mechanical strength, excellent wear resistance, precise slot geometry for dewatering |
| Wedge Wire Filter Nozzles | Water treatment systems, activated carbon filters, sand filtration, ion exchange equipment, media retention systems | Uniform water distribution, anti-clogging design, high structural strength, easy installation |
| Internal Support Grids | Pressure vessels, catalytic reactors, adsorption towers, chemical separators, filtration tanks | Strong load-bearing capacity, stable support structure, corrosion resistance, long operating life |
| Flat Wedge Wire Panels | Static screens, vibrating screens, food processing equipment, architectural applications | Flat surface, accurate slot spacing, customizable dimensions, easy replacement |
| Sieve Bend Screens | Coal washing plants, starch processing, pulp and paper, wastewater treatment | Curved profile for gravity dewatering, high screening efficiency, low maintenance |
| Water Well Screens | Groundwater extraction, irrigation systems, municipal wells, geothermal wells | High open area, excellent sand control, corrosion resistance, long service life |
| Customized Wedge Wire Components | OEM filtration equipment, special separators, industrial screening systems | Custom diameter, slot size, wire profile, support rod configuration, and material selection |
Wedge Wire Screen Manufacturing Parameters
| Parameter | Range |
| Slot Opening | 0.02–10.00 mm |
| Screen Diameter | 300–800 mm |
| Maximum Screen Length | 4000 mm |
| Surface Wire Length | Up to 3000 mm |
| Support Rod Length | Up to 4000 mm |
| Support Rod Pitch | 10–100 mm |
| Surface Wire Profile | Triangular V Wire |
| Support Profiles | Round Rod, Flat Bar, Wedge Wire, Square Wire, Water Drop Wire |
Compatible Wedge Wire Profiles
The CRM production line supports manufacturing of multiple precision profile geometries.
| Profile Type | Typical Application |
| V Wire | Water treatment screens |
| Triangular Wire | Industrial filtration |
| Round Rod | Structural support |
| Flat Bar | Heavy-duty screens |
| Square Wire | Special screening |
| Water Drop Profile | Customized filtration systems |
Typical Wedge Wire Profile Dimensions
| Thickness | Width | Thickness Tolerance | Width Tolerance | Tensile Strength |
| 1.78 mm | 12.70 mm | ±0.075 mm | ±0.10 mm | 850–1200 MPa |
| 2.00 mm | 10.00 mm | ±0.10 mm | ±0.10 mm | 850–1200 MPa |
| 2.50 mm | 4.00 mm | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm | Up to 1200 MPa |
| 2.66 mm | 10.00 mm | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm | 650–750 MPa |
| 3.00 mm | 8.00 mm | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm | Up to 1200 MPa |
| 3.00 mm | 12.70 mm | ±0.10 mm | ±0.10 mm | 750–900 MPa |
| 4.60 mm | 15.00 mm | ±0.10 mm | ±0.20 mm | High Strength Grade |
| 5.00 mm | 38.00 mm | ±0.05 mm | ±0.10 mm | Customized |
| 5.00 mm | 44.00 mm | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm | Customized |
| 10.00 mm | 3.40 mm | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm | Heavy-Duty Applications |
The machine can also be customized for additional profile dimensions according to customer drawings.
Complete CRM Wedge Wire Screen Production Line
Sky Bluer provides complete turnkey manufacturing solutions under the CRM brand, covering every stage of wedge wire screen production from raw material preparation to finished product inspection and packaging. Each production line can be customized according to screen dimensions, production capacity, material grades, and automation requirements.
| Production Stage | Equipment | Primary Function |
| Raw Material Preparation | Rod Preparation System | Prepares stainless steel wire rods and support rods for subsequent forming and processing. |
| Profile Wire Forming | Precision V Wire Rolling Machine | Forms triangular wedge wire profiles with high dimensional accuracy and excellent surface finish. |
| Precision Wire Processing | Profile Wire Drawing Machine | Draws and calibrates profile wires to achieve precise dimensions, mechanical strength, and consistent quality. |
| Support Rod Preparation | Support Rod Straightening Machine | Straightens and cuts support rods to ensure accurate positioning during screen welding. |
| Screen Manufacturing | CRM Automatic Wedge Wire Screen Welding Machine | Welds wedge wires to support rods with CNC synchronization, ensuring precise slot openings, excellent circularity, and consistent weld quality. |
| Post-Weld Correction | Screen Straightening Machine | Corrects dimensional deviations after welding to improve straightness and roundness. |
| Length Processing | Precision Cutting Machine | Cuts finished wedge wire screens to specified lengths with clean and accurate end faces. |
| End Assembly | End Ring Welding Machine | Welds end rings, flanges, or connection components according to customer specifications. |
| Surface Finishing | Surface Polishing System | Removes welding discoloration and improves corrosion resistance and surface appearance. |
| Quality Control | Inspection Equipment | Measures slot width, screen diameter, straightness, roundness, and overall dimensional accuracy. |
| Final Packaging | Automatic Packing System | Protects finished products for storage and international transportation using customized packaging solutions. |
Industries Served
The CRM-W2026 is widely used in the production of wedge wire screens for:
Water treatment
Groundwater wells
Oil and gas filtration
Mining and mineral processing
Petrochemical plants
Food and beverage processing
Pulp and paper mills
Sugar processing
Chemical plants
Marine engineering
Environmental protection
Industrial filtration systems
Why Manufacturers Choose Sky Bluer CRM
With years of experience in precision metal forming and wedge wire production equipment, Sky Bluer has developed the CRM series to meet the increasing demands of global filtration manufacturers.
Every production line is engineered with a focus on precision, reliability, automation, and long service life. From V-wire profile production to finished wedge wire screen welding, CRM provides complete manufacturing solutions backed by professional engineering support, equipment installation, operator training, and long-term technical service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum screen size that the CRM-W2026 can manufacture?
The standard machine produces wedge wire screens with diameters from 300 mm to 800 mm and lengths up to 4000 mm. Larger diameters and longer screens can be engineered through customized machine configurations.
What slot opening accuracy can the machine achieve?
The servo-controlled feeding system and CNC synchronization allow slot gap adjustment from 0.075 mm to 10.00 mm, with welding positioning accuracy up to ±0.015 mm, ensuring highly consistent filtration performance.
Which materials can be welded on this machine?
The CRM-W2026 supports stainless steel grades including 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, 310S, duplex stainless steels 2205 and 2507, nickel alloys such as Inconel 600, Hastelloy, titanium alloys, and selected carbon steel applications.
What products can be manufactured besides cylindrical wedge wire screens?
The machine can manufacture wedge wire screen cylinders, filter elements, filter nozzles, rotary drum screens, centrifuge baskets, water well screens, resin traps, internal support grids, sieve bend screens, and many other customized filtration components.
How does medium-frequency DC welding improve production quality?
Medium-frequency DC resistance welding provides stable current output, reduced thermal distortion, lower electrode wear, stronger weld joints, improved energy efficiency, and more consistent weld quality compared with conventional AC welding systems.
Can the CRM-W2026 be integrated into a complete automatic production line?
Yes. The CRM-W2026 is designed to integrate with CRM V-wire rolling machines, profile wire drawing machines, support rod processing equipment, straightening systems, cutting machines, polishing equipment, inspection stations, and automatic material handling systems to create a fully automated wedge wire screen manufacturing line.
Complete Turnkey Manufacturing Solution
The CRM Wedge Wire Screen Production Line from Sky Bluer integrates advanced wire drawing system, rolling system, forming, welding, inspection, and finishing technologies into a fully coordinated manufacturing system. The complete line is engineered to improve production efficiency, reduce labor requirements, ensure stable product quality, and support continuous manufacturing of high-precision wedge wire screens for water treatment, mining, petrochemical, food processing, pulp and paper, and industrial filtration applications. The production line can also be customized with different automation levels, production capacities, and material handling systems to meet specific customer requirements.