Last year, we exported a batch of large-scale water distributors（also call header and laterals) to a European client for use in the petrochemical industry.
The entire water distributor was custom-made from stainless steel 904L, which offers superior corrosion resistance compared to standard 304 and 316 grades,
particularly against seawater and strong acids, ensuring a longer service life.
The header pipe features flange connections at both ends for easy installation and disassembly when integrating into the system.
The lateral pipes on both sides adopt a dual-layer structure, consisting of an inner liner pipe and an outer filter screen pipe.
The inner liner pipe is perforated, with hole size and quantity precisely designed based on flow requirements.
The outer filter pipe is stainless steel wedge wire screen, with slot sizes typically ranging from 0.1–0.5mm, optimized for flow performance.
Both the header pipe and inner liner pipe are constructed from seamless pipe, which provides higher roundness, greater strength,
and better durability compared to conventional welded pipes.
The laterals' wedge wire screen is manufactured by V-shaped stainless steel wires, precision-welded on specialized winding equipment.
We all know the advantage of wedge wire screen:
Uniform slot openings for consistent flow distribution.
High filtration accuracy with minimal clogging.
Easy backwashing and self-cleaning capability.
Excellent pressure and impact resistance.
High flow capacity for efficient operation.
The overall design of the water distributor fully met the client’s using requirements, while its smooth surface finish and
refined craftsmanship received highly positive feedback from the customer!
