316L Sintered Mesh Filter Element
Multi-layer sintered wire mesh, bonded by sintering — not adhesive. Consistent filtration rating, wide material range from 316L to Hastelloy C276.
316L Sintered Mesh Filter Element
The filter rating is set by the weave and aperture of the selected mesh layer — from fine Dutch-weave centre layers giving a consistent, repeatable pore size for ratings down to 1 µm, up to coarser plain-weave or twill-weave layers for nominal ratings up to 5,000 µm. Within its rated aperture, the Dutch-weave construction gives the same pore size at every point on the mesh, not just a statistical average.
Material choice covers the full industrial range: 316L for general duty to 400 °C in air; 310S or an approved inert-gas duty for service up to 600 °C; duplex 2205/2507 for chloride environments; 904L for concentrated acid service; and nickel alloys (Monel 400, Hastelloy C276) for aggressive corrosive media. The approved temperature limit must be confirmed against the alloy, atmosphere, pressure and end-cap construction.
How to Specify a Sintered Mesh Filter Element
Start with the required particle retention and decide whether surface filtration is appropriate for the process. Then provide the process fluid, operating temperature, pressure, flow rate, allowable differential pressure, housing dimensions, and cleaning method. The required rating should be selected together with filtration area and support construction, rather than from mesh count alone.
For higher solids loading where more area is needed in the same housing, compare a pleated sintered mesh filter element. For depth filtration and high void volume, see the pleated metal fiber felt filter. FILTURE can review the duty for petrochemical, water-treatment, chemical, or hygienic-process applications through a technical RFQ.
316L Sintered Mesh Filter Element — Full Specification
Key Strengths of the SS Sintered Mesh Design
Multi-Layer Sintered Construction
Outer protective layers, precision filter layer, and support layers are bonded by sintering — no delamination under pressure cycling, hydraulic shock, or temperature swing.
Consistent Filtration Rating
A Dutch-weave centre layer (fine ratings) or plain/twill-weave layer (coarse nominal ratings) provides a uniform pore size across the filtration surface, with consistent particle retention at the rated aperture — no bypass under surge conditions.
Wide Material Range
From standard 316L to Hastelloy C276 — select the alloy for your specific corrosive environment. Mill test certificates and CoC available on request for most grades.
Cleaning and Reuse Review
Agree cleaning methods and pressure and temperature limits for the specific element. Check the element condition and filtration performance after cleaning; complete regeneration without damage or particle release is not guaranteed.
High Temperature Service
316L elements are specified to 400 °C in air. Service up to 600 °C requires 310S or an approved inert-gas duty; final limits depend on the alloy, atmosphere, pressure and end-cap construction.
Custom Aperture and Form
Filter rating 1–5,000 µm, tube OD 20–200 mm, custom end-cap styles, and non-standard lengths all available to drawing.
Application Areas for SS Sintered Mesh Elements
Hydraulic Oil Filtration
Consistent-rated protection for hydraulic systems in offshore platforms and industrial machinery. Handles high-pressure, high-temperature oil service.
10–50 µm · 316LFood and Beverage Processing
CIP-compatible stainless elements for beverage, dairy, and edible oil filtration — consistent pore rating limits product contamination.
5–50 µm · 316L · CIP-ratedPetrochemical Catalyst Recovery
Recover precious metal catalysts from product streams at elevated temperature and pressure. 904L or Hastelloy for aggressive acid environments.
2–20 µm · Alloy grades · High P/TChemical Process Filtration
Fine filtration of chemical intermediates, solvents, and reactor effluents. Material grade selected per chemical compatibility chart.
5–100 µm · Multi-alloy optionsWater Treatment — Security Filtration
Consistent-rated pre-filter for RO and NF membranes. Backwashable — eliminates disposable cartridge replacement.
5–25 µm · Backwashable · 316LPharmaceutical Filtration
API solvent filtration and intermediate processing. 316L with CoC and MTR available on request.
2–10 µm · CoC · MTRIndustries Served by SS Sintered Mesh Elements
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FILTURE is a supplier and exporter of sintered metal filter elements — parts are made to order and shipped worldwide.