I-Shape Stainless Steel Support Profile
Short Description:
I-Shape Stainless Steel Support Profile is a precision-shaped structural profile used in wedge wire screens, screen cylinders, filter elements and Johnson-type screen assemblies. SAKY STEEL supplies custom I-shaped profiles in 304, 316 and other stainless steel grades with adjustable flange width, web thickness, overall height, length and dimensional tolerance according to customer drawings.
I-Shape Stainless Steel Support Profile Overview
I-Shape Stainless Steel Support Profile is a precision-shaped structural profile used in wedge wire screens, screen cylinders, filter elements and welded screen assemblies.
The I-shaped cross section combines wider flange sections with a narrower central web. This geometry provides structural support and defined welding contact while allowing the profile to be adapted to different screen designs and load requirements.
SAKY STEEL supplies I-shaped stainless steel support profiles in 304, 316 and other agreed stainless steel grades. Flange width, web thickness, overall height, length and dimensional tolerance can be customized according to customer drawings.
I-Shape Support Profile Quick Information
Profile: I-Shape / Custom I Profile
Material: Stainless Steel
Common Grades: 304 / 316 / Other Agreed Grades
Supply Form: Straight Length / Custom Length
Surface: Bright / Smooth / As Produced
Processing: Profile Forming / Straightening / Cutting
Customization: Flange Width / Web Thickness / Overall Height / Length
Applications: Wedge Wire Screens / Screen Cylinders / Filter Elements
I-Shape Stainless Steel Profile Product Reference
I-shaped support profiles can be supplied in different cross-sectional proportions according to welding position, structural load and finished screen design.
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Function of I-Shape Support Profiles
In a welded wedge wire screen, the surface profile wire forms the filtration slots while I-shaped support profiles provide the structural framework behind the working surface.
| Function | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Structural Support | Supports the surface profile wires and improves rigidity of the finished screen structure. |
| Welding Contact | Provides defined flange areas for joining with the working surface wire. |
| Load Distribution | Transfers operating loads through the welded screen framework. |
| Screen Stability | Helps maintain spacing, geometry and structural integrity during service. |
Custom I-Shape Cross Sections
I-shaped support profiles can use symmetrical or asymmetrical cross sections. Upper flange width, lower flange width, web thickness and overall height can be adjusted according to customer drawings and screen design.
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| Profile Parameter | Custom Requirement |
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| Upper Flange Width | Customized according to welding and structural design |
| Lower Flange Width | Symmetrical or asymmetrical profile available |
| Web Thickness | Controlled according to strength and forming requirements |
| Overall Height | According to screen structure and customer drawing |
| Length | Straight or cut length according to fabrication requirements |
| Tolerance | Critical dimensions confirmed according to approved drawing |
304 vs 316 Stainless Steel I-Shape Profiles
| Grade | Main Characteristic | Typical Selection |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | Good general corrosion resistance and practical material cost | Industrial screening, filtration and general water applications |
| 316 | Improved corrosion resistance in chloride-containing environments | Water treatment, chemical, marine and demanding wet-service applications |
I-Shape Profile Manufacturing & Processing
The production route is selected according to stainless steel grade, profile dimensions, dimensional tolerance and downstream screen fabrication requirements.
For profiles used in automated screen welding, consistent flange geometry, web thickness and straightness are important for stable positioning and repeatable welded intersections.
I-Shape Support Profile in Wedge Wire Screens
I-shaped profiles can be used as longitudinal support members in cylindrical wedge wire screen structures. The images below show representative profiles integrated into finished screen cylinders.
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| Wedge Wire Screens
Structural support beneath surface wires |
Screen Cylinders
Longitudinal support for cylindrical screens |
Filter Elements
Support structure for welded filters |
| Water Treatment
Screen and filtration components |
Industrial Filtration
Structural profiles for separation equipment |
Custom Screens
Special screen structures according to design |
Inspection & Quality Control
| Inspection Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Material Verification | Confirm stainless steel grade and material traceability |
| Profile Dimensions | Verify flange width, web thickness and overall height |
| Cross-Section Geometry | Check profile consistency against drawing requirements |
| Straightness | Verify suitability for downstream welding and screen assembly |
| Surface Inspection | Check visible surface condition and forming defects |
| Documentation | MTC and dimensional inspection documentation can be supplied as agreed |
I-Shape Stainless Steel Profile Packaging
Packaging is selected according to profile dimensions, straight length, surface condition, bundle weight and transportation requirements. Suitable protection helps reduce surface damage and profile deformation during handling and international shipment.
Packaging can be adapted to profile shape, straight length, bundle weight and shipping method.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an I-shape stainless steel support profile?
It is a shaped stainless steel structural profile with wider flange sections and a narrower central web, commonly used as a support member in wedge wire screens and filter structures.
Does an I-shaped profile need equal upper and lower flanges?
No. Symmetrical and asymmetrical I-shaped profiles can be produced according to welding position, screen structure and load requirements.
Can I-shape profiles be customized according to drawings?
Yes. Upper flange width, lower flange width, web thickness, overall height, length and dimensional tolerances can be reviewed according to customer drawings.
Which stainless steel grades are commonly used?
304 and 316 are common selections. Other stainless steel grades can be reviewed according to corrosion conditions, strength requirements and production feasibility.
Can I-shaped support profiles be used in cylindrical wedge wire screens?
Yes. I-shaped profiles can be used as longitudinal structural supports in cylindrical wedge wire screen assemblies when the profile dimensions match the required screen design.
Request an I-Shape Stainless Steel Support Profile Quote
Send your profile drawing, stainless steel grade, cross-sectional dimensions, length and quantity. SAKY STEEL will review the profile and fabrication requirements before confirming the offer.
