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Protect pumps, filters, and emitters with rugged, self-cleaning suction screens built for agricultural and industrial water systems.
CTC Suction Screens provide reliable pump protection and pre-filtration for irrigation, municipal, and industrial systems. Built for high flow and harsh conditions, these screens prevent debris from entering pumps or emitters while maintaining consistent flow. Choose from standard, self-cleaning (SCS2), or passive fish-safe models (PSF) to match your application and regulatory requirements.
Robust intake protection with simple, fixed design requiring no moving parts or power.
Automatic cleaning powered by pump discharge. No external power required.
Environmentally compliant screening for fish-protection regulations.
All models feature heavy-duty mesh or wedgewire screen cylinders and are sized for optimal approach velocity and minimal head loss.
Below are commonly specified mesh sizes and screen types. Custom mesh, perforation sizes, and wedgewire slot widths are available to meet your specific requirements.
| Mesh | Micron | Screen Type | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 841 µm | Perforated plate | Large debris, intake protection |
| 40 | 420 µm | Mesh | General irrigation |
| 60 | 250 µm | Mesh | Fine irrigation emitters |
| 80 | 177 µm | Mesh | Fertigation / micro irrigation |
| Wedgewire | 0.06–0.125″ slot | Fish-safe | Environmental compliance |
Wedgewire (PSF) screens maintain <0.2 ft/sec approach velocity for regulatory fish-safe operation.
Standard Suction Screens provide robust intake protection with a simple, fixed design requiring no moving parts or power. Ideal for low-flow applications, clean water sources, or installations where manual maintenance is acceptable. Simply lift the screen from the water, hose off debris, and reinstall—typical service time 15-30 minutes.
The SCS2 Self-Cleaning Suction Screen uses pump discharge water to power an internal rotating spray bar. The spray bar rotates inside the stationary screen cylinder, dislodging debris while maintaining full flow to the pump. The screen itself does not rotate—there are no external moving parts. The system requires no external power, valves, or controls — cleaning happens automatically whenever the pump operates.
Insert diagram showing spray-bar mechanism
The PSF Series provides environmentally compliant screening for installations subject to fish-protection regulations. Precision-engineered wedgewire cylinders maintain safe approach velocities while ensuring high flow efficiency and long service intervals.
From standard manual screens to fully automatic self-cleaning systems, we have the right solution for your intake protection needs.