Five-Layer Sintered Mesh is used primarily for rigid, cleanable surface and depth filtration from five layers of woven stainless wire mesh diffusion-bonded into one sintered wire mesh laminate. This page lists the industries and assemblies where it is specified, the selection criteria that matter for each application, handling and installation practice, and the cases where a different mesh, screen or filter type is the correct choice. It is supplied to ISO 4022.
Typical Applications for Five-Layer Sintered Mesh
Where Five-Layer Sintered Mesh is specified and bought:
- Fluidized beds & powder handling: air-distribution plates and fluidizing media.
- Chemical & pharmaceutical: Nutsche filter-dryer plates and leaf filters.
- Polymer: melt filter candles and discs.
- Hot gas & steam: high-temperature process filters.
How to Specify Five-Layer Sintered Mesh for Your Application
- Micron rating: Absolute ratings of about 1–100 µm set by the filter layer.
- Thickness & strength: Standard laminate is about 1.7 mm and withstands back-wash pressure.
- Form: Sheets, discs, cylinders, cones and welded elements.
- Standard: Quote ISO 4022 and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.
Handling & Installation Practice
- Weld with matching filler and inert backing so the filter layer is not damaged near the seam.
- Clean by back-washing, ultrasonics or controlled burn-off.
Common Selection Mistakes with Five-Layer Sintered Mesh
- Bending the laminate tighter than its minimum radius, which delaminates layers.
- Leaving edge gaps in holders, causing bypass.
Where Five-Layer Sintered Mesh Is Not the Right Choice
Not economical as a throw-away filter; disposable media are cheaper for one-time use.
