success story - Federal Screen's Tailored Solution Transforms Gold Mine Challenges into Operational Triumph

A large North American Gold Mine was having a challenge with their CIP/CIL process for gold refining. The challenge was three-fold.

The first challenge was that their current supplier was uneven in the supply of screens to site which created headaches for the production team in that they were losing efficiency in their process to screen wear which further affected the subsequent processes. They overcame this challenge by carrying an excessive inventory of these screens to ensure that their production would not be compromised.

The second challenge was uneven wear in the screens due to the nature of the process. As a result, several alternatives were tried including the use of resin based tiles that could be exchanged at various wear points. Although this concept of the face appeared to address the problem a secondary challenge of the time required to replace the worn tiles and the wear rate of the tiles increased the service downtime to an unacceptable level.

The third and final challenge was the cation of the screen system, in that, only a single crane had access to this location. As this crane was required for other on-going operations in the facility this was a time limited resource that had to be scheduled. Unpredictable wear and excessive downtime compromised other operations in the facility and was a considerable friction point for the production team.

Federal Screen was able to work with the production team as well as a local vendor on creating a screen system that would be more durable as well as more serviceable. The Federal Screen 97%+ on time delivery schedule from Federal Screen was put to the test in terms of not only production but delivery to this remote site.

The net result of this cooperative effort was the customer documented a 23% greater wear life with the federal screen and further inventory savings as result of reduced inventories due to on time deliveries and longer product life. One homer Happy Federal Screen customer

To know more - Please contact us at 905-677-4171 or email us at info@federalscreen.com

SUCCESS STORY - Delivering Timely Water Treatment Solutions to a Remote Alaskan Community

Federal screen was contacted by a community in Northern Alaska that had a requirement for a water treatment system for residents. There were multiple challenges in the project, but the primary challenge was the remote nature of the community as access to the community was limited to a weekly barge service that could deliver large items to the community during a short window due to the extreme weather and tidal forces.

Federal screen working in conjunction with water treatment technology provider and multiple other vendors was able to aid in the design of the tank internals, fabricate and deliver a successful screening system. But more importantly do so in a time frame that made sure that all systems and materials were delivered to the West Coast shipping port for the long journey to a seaport in Alaska and then onto the local barge service that delivered the water treatment system to the remote community.  This was a case of Federal screen being able to deliver not only on time but effectively working with multiple stake holders to ensure a community was taken care of with safe drinking water.

To know more - Please contact us at 905-677-4171 or email us at info@federalscreen.com.

Join Us at Booth 4251 in Chicago for WEFTEC 2023 - OCT 2 to Oct 4

Federal Screen is thrilled to return to WEFTEC 2023 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL! Join us at Booth 4251 from October 2nd to October 4th, where Martin, Greg, Donna and Ali will be ready to assist you. 

At Federal Screen, we understand the importance of timely product deliveries to keep your projects on track. Our commitment to efficiency and excellence ensures that you get the right products, exactly when you need them.

As a leader in the industry, we take pride in providing cutting-edge filtration solutions to meet the evolving needs of our valued customers. WEFTEC gives us the perfect platform to showcase our latest innovations and advancements.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore new trends, and discover how Federal Screen can enhance your filtration processes. We're eager to connect with you and discuss how our products can optimize your operations.

We look forward to meeting you at Booth 4251 and making WEFTEC 2023 an extraordinary event!

For more information or to schedule a meeting during WEFTEC, feel free to:

Contact us at 905-677-4171 or email us at info@federalscreen.com.

Delivering Dependability

When it comes to choosing a reliable and trustworthy company for your wedge wire screen needs, you can depend on Federal Screen. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as a leading custom manufacturer and fabricator of high-quality wedge wire screens. Our commitment to providing exceptional products that are delivered on time has made us the preferred choice for many customers across many different industries around the world.

 What sets Federal Screen apart and why is our delivery second to none? 

Unparalleled Quality and Expertise:

Quality is at the heart of everything we do at Federal Screen. It’s owned by each of our employees at the company. With over 100 years of combined experience within the Wedge Wire Screen industry, we take immense pride in fabricating high-quality custom screens that are built to last. Along with our extensive expertise, we’ve also made significant investments in manufacturing equipment and technology so we can continue to fabricate screen of the highest quality for each of our customer’s specifications. All fabricated units are inspected by our team at various steps in the production cycle. Inspection procedures and reports are constantly updated and improved to align with market expectations. Our goal is to ensure that every product leaving our facility meets and exceeds the highest industry standards. Delivering superior products with predictable results.

Dependable Customer Service:

We hold a strong belief that exceptional customer service is the foundation of any successful business relationship. From the beginning, our goal was to provide fast and effective responses and excellent customer service. Our commitment to providing outstanding service starts from the very first interaction. That’s why you can expect someone from our team to answer the phone when you call the Federal Screen office. Timely responses are also important as we strive to deliver quotations within 48 hours to ensure your bid process is not stalled waiting on a screen vendor. Our dedicated team is always ready to address any inquiries promptly and thoroughly. Expect a seamless and hassle-free experience working with our team.

Delivery That Counts:

When it comes to project deadlines, we understand that time is of the essence. Wedge Wire screen is a component needed for larger equipment and delay will stall the project causing not only frustrations but penalties. Nobody wants to the hassle of adjusting their delivery dates every day. You need predictable delivery.  At Federal Screen, we have streamlined our manufacturing and fabrication processes to produce the product you need on time. With 97% on-time delivery, we have the best delivery times in the business and can deliver when others can’t.  With timely and dependable delivery, count on us to keep your project moving forward, on time and off your mind.

The Trust of Our Clients:

Over the past years, we have forged strong and lasting relationships that has earned us the trust of many clients, making us their go-to vendor for all their wedge wire screen needs. With a passion for our customers, we strive to be more than just a vendor, but a partner to clients. Our client’s success is our success.  Building trust is more then just a transactional process as it requires consistently delivering exceptional products and services that exceed our client’s expectations. But don’t just take our word for it. Read more on what some of our customers are saying about working with Federal Screen.

Federal Screen remain steadfast in our mission of customer satisfaction and are proud to provide products that are of the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations for over 25 years. Serving as a testament to dependently in the wedge wire screen industry, our commitment to excellent customer service and fast, reliable delivery has made us the trusted choice for numerous clients worldwide. When you choose us, you can be confident that your project will be in the hands of experts who care, and value your time and requirements.

Experience the difference of working with a dependable company - choose Federal Screen for all your wedge wire screen needs. Contact us at 905-677-4171 or email info@federalscreen.com.

 

JOIN FEDERAL SCREEN AT AWWA ACE IN TORONTO

Federal Screen is excited to be exhibiting at ACE23 in our own backyard! Visit us from June 12-14 in downtown Toronto at Booth #607 to find out how we can help lower your maintenance costs and maximize systems efficiency. Stop by our booth to say hi.

On Tuesday, June 13th at 10 am we welcome our partners to a brief shop tour. A bus will be organized to transport visitors from the Enercare & Beanfield Centre to the Federal Screen location for this tour. We’d love for you to come aboard to join us on a short drive to tour our facility. The bus will return to the convention centre for noon.

To reserve your spot, RSVP by email or contact Sandy at 905-677-4171. We hope to see you there!



Custom resin traps FOR WATER TREATMENT APPLICATIONS

Providing security in case of catastrophic failure of your media beds, our resin traps are custom fabricated for extreme applications. Manufactured in various styles to accommodate your existing spooling restrictions, flow rates, pressures and other needs. Acrylic and stainless steel housings are available. Contact Federal Screen to learn more and let us fabricate resin traps on time to meet your project timeline.


Custom Fabricated Resin Traps


support grids for molecular sieve towers

Strength and quality should not be comprised when choosing screen that is exposed to extreme loads. Our customer contacted Federal Screen to fabricate catalyst support grids to be installed in molecular sieve towers. The unit construction fabrication of this grid was designed in cooperation with the customer to be able to support heavy loading, high pressures though a significant temperature spectrum ensuring faultless integration into their process.

Compared to wire mesh or perforated metal, wedge wire’s inherent design has greater open area, resulting in higher flow rates and lower head loss. The consistent slots are durable and non-clogging reducing media abrasion, making them easier to maintain and operate.

Federal Screen grids have great design flexibility and are custom made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes from a variety of corrosion-resistant alloys. Available in one piece or multiple sections, allows for easy on-site assembly and hassle-free retrofitting through existing manways.

With exceptional resistance to collapsing and buckling, even in operations where screens must bear extremely high loads, support grids fabricated with wedge wire screen is a superior option to keep you operating efficiently. Contact us to lean more. 905-677-4171 - info@federalscreen.com

Wedge Wire Screen Support Grids

CONTEST CLOSED - WIN A CUSTOMIZED CORNHOLE BOARD

It’s our 25th Anniversary, and we’re having a contest! Federal Screen is giving away a pair of wedge wire screen cornhole boards. Here’s your chance to win a pair customized with your company name or logo. (Valued at $1,000!). It’s easy to enter.

1.       Follow us on any of our social pages – Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

2.       Share any of our social posts with the hashtag #wedgewirescreen

3.       Each follow and share with #wedgewirescreen = one entry

Enter as many times as you’d like. Contest ends November 30th. Good luck to all participants!

Questions? Contact Marketing.

Wedge Wire Screen Baskets for OEM Replacements

A new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customer reached out to Federal Screen to fabricate reverse axial baskets to be installed inside vessels. They asked us to duplicate the style of some baskets to match their exact specifications to ensure other parts of the equipment fit precisely with the final product. Design and engineering of the products were critical to ensuring the product was optimized and suitable for the OEM. 

Our team worked closely with the filter and strainer manufacturer to support their designs, manufacturing high-quality screen replacements for the application need.  

Wedge Wire screen was chosen as the continuous slot formed by the V-shaped surface of the wedge wire ensures a two-point contact between the particles and the slot, making the baskets non-clogging. High-precision slot sizes of wedge wire screen also ensure consistent filtration, allowing for better flow and efficiency. 

Sourcing screen elements for some of the world’s largest screen filter companies, Federal Screen can fabricate OEM screens on time to meet your project timelines. Improve your filtration process and let us help you save time and money on maintenance.  

Contact us to see how we can help manufacture what you need and on time for your equipment needs. Call 905-677-4171 or visit www.federalscreen.com. 

Pipe Spool Fabrication

Custom-made sanitary pipe spools for water treatment projects. Federal Screen offers high-quality food-grade pipe spools delivered on time to meet your project timelines. Pipe spools are fabricated with NSF certified materials and can be made to any size to accommodate different vessel sizes. Choose from various materials and connection types to suit your filtration application. Contact us to see how we can help. Call 905-677-4171 or request a quote here.


Avoid unplanned downtime and plant issues with a more durable solution

A customer in the water treatment industry contacted Federal Screen to replace a PVC plastic hub and lateral filter system with a stainless-steel wedge wire screen system. The existing plastic hub and lateral configuration were installed inside a water treatment tank and had failed prematurely causing unplanned downtime and multiple plant issues. The desire to seek a longer-lasting and more durable solution led them to explore a stainless-steel hub and lateral configuration.

The images below clearly show the plastic PVC system with considerable damage which occurred over a short period of time.

The durability of stainless-steel wedge wire screen is chosen by many manufacturers and end-users as the best choice for water treatment applications as it withstands both high heat temperatures and high design pressures including acidic environments common in backwashing cycles. Wedge Wire screen also provides finer slot sizes than PVC and is inherently clog-resistant, making it easier to maintain and operate.

Although PVC plastic filter systems have a lower initial cost than stainless wedge wire screen systems, the long-term reliability and durability of stainless wedge wire screen outweigh the small cost advantage of comparable PVC systems.

Current supply shortages of PVC feedstock have further led to surging prices and longer wait times for this type of material. For a small increase in cost, clients can obtain a superior product, that lasts longer and is readily available to meet important project timelines.

With the best delivery time in the business, you can count on Federal Screen to fabricate high-quality vessel internals ensuring you keep running efficiently and on schedule without unplanned maintenance. Contact our team of filtration experts to see how we can help with your filtration needs. 905-677-4171 federalscreen.com

PVC plastic hub and lateral filter system vs. stainless-steel wedge wire screen system

Before & After - PVC vs. Wedge Wire Screen

Custom Nozzle Strainers for Oil & Gas Application

Check out these custom screen nozzles we manufactured for a customer in the oil and gas industry. Designed for inside-out flow, the client who is a supplier of industrial gases, ordered a pair of nozzles that were fabricated complete with extra support rods to strengthen the cover assembly.

Manufactured in a variety of designs and offering compatibility, dependability, performance, and long service life, nozzles are fabricated according to our customers’ specific requirements. Federal Screen also offers burst and pressure ratings to help ensure we can meet the demanding specifications with applications in the oil and gas industry. 

Contact us to see how we can help improve operation and process efficiency. Call 905-677-4171 or request a quote here.

Tee Intake Screen for a Dam

Take a closer look at this custom Tee Intake Screen that will be installed in a dam. It was fabricated with half-inch connection air blowdown internal pipe to accommodate future airburst cleaning options. 

Screens are available in various nickel alloys including copper nickel which has been proven to minimize corrosion to resist zebra mussel fouling. Federal Screen’s intake screens are also EPA/316(b) compliant with even flow over the entire surface. There are no moving parts, which eliminate the need for replacement components and costly repairs saving you time and money.

 Contact us to learn more and see how we can help with your operational needs. 905-677-4171 or info@federalscreen.com to request a quote.

custom screens to improve draining

Have a problem? We can help with finding the best solution to keep you running efficiently. A new customer from the dairy industry contacted Federal Screen looking to improve their process. They needed something to put in the bottom of their reactor column for drainage, and lead time and speed were very important to them. Our team of filtration experts worked with them on their design to custom fabricate special screen laterals, side outlet headers with tri-clamp connection, as well as flat panels to meet their flow rate and requirements. The order was turned around on time for the client who was very happy with their custom wedge wire screen.

Contact us to see how we can help with your operational needs. 905-677-4171 or info@federalscreen.com

No Job is Too Complex for our in-house fabrication team

Custom jobs are what we're all about at Federal Screen! Our customer came to us with a challenging job for a special strainer basket to be used in a Pharma Plant. Meeting their specifications, our team of experts custom fabricated their design with the highest degree of excellence. No job is too complex for our in-house fabrication team and engineers. Contact us and let's help you with your application need. 905-677-4171. info@federalscreen.com

Custom Strainers for a Food Pump Manufacturer

Built with wedge wire screen, these strainers for a food pump manufacturer were custom designed for outside and inside flow and complete with adapter and handle. Manufactured with 316L stainless steel, and #47 wrap wire as well as #60 and #90 support rod, strainers were fabricated in various slot sizes to meet the client’s processing needs.  

Quality components are important to meet the sanitization requirements of the food and beverage industry. All products manufactured at Federal Screen are passivated which allows for a superior quality of finish that exceeds industry standards. Passivation provides protection to metals against corrosion and pitting, which eliminates weak points in the welds. This helps to ensure contaminants are removed and strainers are kept sanitized. Electropolishing of screen is another step to improve corrosion resistance and is an available option from Federal Screen. With high-purity applications in food and beverage as well as pharma industries, quality screen is necessary to keep you operating safely.

Contact us to see how we can help you run efficiently and safely for your food and beverage applications. Call 905-677-4171 or visit www.federalscreen.com.

Wedge Wire Screen Strainers
 

At Federal Screen, quality is tested throughout the product life cycle to ensure our mission: Customer Satisfaction.