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D-Type Stainless Steel Support Rod

D-Type Stainless Steel Support Rod Overview

D-Type Stainless Steel Support Rod is a shaped support profile used in welded wedge wire screens, Johnson-type screen structures, filter cylinders and screen panels. Unlike the wedge-shaped surface wire that forms the filtering slot, the support rod is positioned behind the working wires to provide structural strength and maintain screen geometry.

SAKY STEEL supplies D-shaped stainless steel support rods according to customer drawings and screen-manufacturing requirements. Material grade, profile width, height, radius, tolerance and straight-length requirements can be customized according to the finished screen design.

D-Type Support Rod Quick Information

Product: Stainless Steel Support Rod Profile: D-Type / D-Shaped Profile Common Grades: 304 / 316 / Other Agreed Grades Surface: Bright / Smooth / Customized Supply Form: Straight Length / Coil When Feasible Dimensions: According to Customer Drawing Application: Wedge Wire Screens / Johnson-Type Screens / Screen Cylinders

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Function of the Support Rod

In a welded wedge wire screen, the surface profile wires create the filtration slots while the support rods run perpendicular to them. Each intersection is welded to form a rigid screen structure.

Function Purpose
Structural Support Supports the wedge-shaped surface wires and helps the finished screen carry mechanical loads.
Welding Base Provides the contact surface for resistance welding with the working profile wires.
Screen Stability Helps maintain wire spacing, screen shape and structural rigidity.
Load Distribution Transfers operating loads across the welded screen structure.

Surface Wire vs Support Rod

Feature Wedge Surface Wire D-Type Support Rod
Main Function Forms the screening / filtration surface Provides structural support
Typical Profile V-shaped / wedge-shaped D-shaped support profile
Position Working surface of the screen Behind / beneath the surface wire
Design Priority Slot size, flow and anti-plugging performance Rigidity, span and load capacity

Custom D-Type Support Rod Dimensions

D-shaped support rods should be ordered according to the required cross-sectional geometry. For custom profiles, please provide a drawing with the critical dimensions and tolerances.

Profile Parameter Information to Specify
Profile Width Overall section width
Profile Height Overall section height
Flat Surface Required flat-side dimension for welding contact
Rounded Section Radius or curved-bottom geometry
Length Required straight length or other delivery form
Tolerance Critical dimensional tolerances according to screen design

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Support Rod

Grade Main Characteristic Typical Selection
304 Good general corrosion resistance and economical material selection General screening, industrial filtration and water applications
316 Improved corrosion resistance in chloride-containing and more aggressive environments Water treatment, chemical processing and demanding wet-service screens

D-Type Support Rod Manufacturing & Inspection

Stainless Steel Wire / Rod → Profile Forming → Sizing → Straightening → Surface Finishing → Dimensional Inspection → Packaging
Inspection Item Purpose
Material Verification Confirm stainless steel grade and material traceability
Profile Dimensions Verify width, height and D-shaped geometry
Straightness Check straight-length condition for downstream screen welding
Surface Inspection Check surface condition and visible defects
Documentation MTC and dimensional inspection records as required

Applications of D-Type Support Rod

Wedge Wire Screens Structural support beneath working wires Screen Cylinders Longitudinal support for cylindrical screens Filter Elements Support profiles for welded filter structures
Water Well Screens Internal support for continuous-slot screens Water Treatment Screen and filtration structures Industrial Separation Structural support for screen assemblies

Support Rod Packaging

D-type stainless steel support rods are packed according to profile dimensions, straight length, unit weight and transportation requirements.

•  Straight rods bundled securely according to size and length.
•  Protective wrapping to reduce surface damage during handling.
•  Grade, profile dimensions and batch identification labels.
•  Wooden cases, pallets or other export packaging when required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a D-type support rod?

A D-type support rod is a shaped structural profile used beneath wedge-shaped working wires in welded screen structures. Its main purpose is to support the surface wires and strengthen the finished screen.

Is a support rod the same as wedge wire?

No. Wedge wire forms the filtering surface and slot openings, while the support rod provides structural support behind the working wires.

Can D-shaped support rods be customized?

Yes. Cross-sectional width, height, curved section, straight length and dimensional tolerance can be reviewed according to customer drawings.

Can D-type rods be used for Johnson-type screens?

Yes. Shaped support rods are used in welded wedge wire and continuous-slot screen constructions where they support the working profile wires.

Request a D-Type Stainless Steel Support Rod Quote

Send your profile drawing, stainless steel grade, cross-sectional dimensions, length, tolerance and quantity. SAKY STEEL will review the support-rod requirements before confirming the offer.

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