Water Intake Screens for Lakes

What Are Intake Screens?

An intake screen is generally used for the extraction and filtration of raw water from rivers, lakes, streams and reservoirs for the purpose of providing for process water, cooling water, and other critical water applications. 

Self-cleaning intake screens serve as the first line of defense, ensuring uninterrupted water flow for cooling, processing, desalination, and other vital applications.

Also referred to as raw water intake screens, rotary drum screens, or pump screens, these filtration systems come in various configurations—cylindrical drum designs, flat panels, or T-shaped structures—all engineered to minimize slot-through velocity and prevent debris buildup.

Key Benefits of Water Passive Intake Filter Screens

1. Protects High-Value Equipment

Designed to shield pumps, heat exchangers, and other sensitive machinery from clogging and damage, self-cleaning intake screens are indispensable for industries like:

• Power generation

• Water treatment plants

• Desalination facilities

• Hydrocarbon processing

• Agricultural irrigation

2. Durable & Low-Maintenance Construction

Built from high-grade stainless steel wedge wire, these intake screens resist corrosion, biofouling, and mechanical wear, ensuring long-term reliability with minimal upkeep.

3. Eco-Friendly Aquatic Life Protection

Unlike traditional screens, our intake screen systems maintain a consistent flow velocity, preventing harm to fish and other marine organisms while efficiently filtering debris—no moving parts mean no breakdowns or costly replacements.

Available Intake Screen Types

We offer a range of configurations to suit diverse industrial needs:

T-Intake Screens – Ideal for high-flow applications

Drum Screens – Best for continuous self-cleaning operation

Flat Panel Screens – Space-efficient and versatile

Half-Barrel Screens – Perfect for compact installations

Cleaning & Maintenance

While self-cleaning mechanisms significantly reduce debris accumulation, periodic cleaning may still be necessary to combat biofouling and ensure peak performance. Our intake screens are designed for easy maintenance, minimizing downtime.

Industries We Serve

Our intake screens are widely used in:

✔ Cooling water systems (power plants, refineries)

✔ Process water filtration (manufacturing, food & beverage)

✔ Desalination plants

✔ Drainage & irrigation channels

Custom Solutions for Unique Challenges

Can't find the perfect intake screen for your application? 

Our expert engineering team specializes in custom designs tailored to your exact specifications. 

By keeping all manufacturing in-house, we guarantee precision, consistency, and top-tier quality.

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