CHANNEL PANEL®

Advanced Screening Panel Technology

Channel Panel® technology increases hydraulic capacity, reduces headloss, improves debris capture, and enhances the performance of both new and existing screening systems.

A Smarter Approach to Wastewater Screening

Screening systems play a critical role in protecting downstream processes and equipment. Yet many facilities struggle with screens that become clogged, create excessive headloss, and fail to achieve their intended capacity.

Channel Panel® was developed to solve these challenges through an innovative screen panel design that improves flow hydraulics, enhances cleaning efficiency, and maximizes screening performance.

By reducing flow restrictions and improving debris handling, Channel Panel® helps utilities and operators get more capacity and performance from both new and existing screening systems.

When Screening Becomes a Bottleneck

Traditional perforated plate and wedgewire screens can become restricted as debris accumulates, leading to reduced flow capacity, increased headloss, more frequent cleaning, and lower screening performance. The result is higher operating costs and reduced efficiency throughout the treatment process.

Common Issues

  • Excessive headloss across screening systems
  • Reduced hydraulic capacity
  • Frequent cleaning cycles
  • Increased spray wash consumption
  • Poor debris capture performance
  • Increased equipment wear and maintenance
  • Expensive infrastructure upgrades

Why Traditional Solutions Often Fall Short

  • Conventional perforated plate and wedgewire screens can become partially blocked during operation.
  • Cleaning systems must run more frequently to maintain performance.
  • Hydraulic restrictions reduce available flow capacity.
  • Utilities often face costly infrastructure expansion projects to address performance limitations.
The Channel Panel® Difference

Engineered to Maximize Flow and Screening Performance

Channel Panel® is a proprietary screening technology that improves hydraulic performance, debris capture, and cleaning efficiency through proprietary geometry and advanced design. By reducing flow resistance while maintaining effective screening, Channel Panel® moves more water, captures more debris, and requires less cleaning than traditional technologies—often increasing performance within existing infrastructure and helping facilities avoid costly upgrades or expansion projects.

Increased Flow Capacity

Move more water through existing channels and screening systems without major infrastructure modifications.

Reduced Headloss

Improve hydraulic efficiency and minimize flow restrictions across screening equipment.

Improved Debris Capture

Enhance screening performance while protecting downstream equipment and processes.

Reduced Cleaning Frequency

Improve wash water effectiveness and reduce the number of cleaning cycles required.

Lower Operating Costs

Reduce water consumption, maintenance requirements, and equipment wear.

Extend Equipment Life

Decrease run times and mechanical stress on screening systems.

Retrofit Existing Infrastructure

Upgrade the performance of existing screens without replacing entire systems.

Channel Panel® is designed for a wide variety of municipal and industrial screening applications, including:

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks
  • Municipal Screening Systems
  • Raw Water Intake Structures
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Retrofit Screening Projects
  • New Screening Installations

Performance & Results

  • Increased Hydraulic Capacity
  • Reduced Headloss
  • Improved Screening Capture
  • Lower Screen Run Times
  • Reduced Spray Wash Consumption
  • Extended Equipment Life

Ready to Improve Screening Performance?

Whether you're experiencing capacity limitations, excessive headloss, maintenance challenges, or planning future infrastructure improvements, Channel Panel® provides a smarter approach to wastewater screening.

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