Sintered Mesh Disc for Büchner & Nutsche Filters is used primarily for supporting the filter cake in Büchner funnels and Nutsche filter-dryers with a rigid, cleanable sintered stainless disc instead of disposable paper. 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 / ISO 4793 porosity.
Typical Applications for Sintered Mesh Disc for Büchner & Nutsche Filters
Where Sintered Mesh Disc for Büchner & Nutsche Filters is specified and bought:
- Pharmaceutical API production: Nutsche filter-dryer plates.
- Fine chemicals: cake filtration and washing.
- Research labs: vacuum filtration of crystals.
- Pilot plants: scale-up trials.
How to Specify Sintered Mesh Disc for Büchner & Nutsche Filters for Your Application
- Micron rating: 10–40 µm.
- Diameter: Match the funnel or vessel ID.
- Layers: 5–6 layer sintered laminate.
- Standard: Quote ISO 4022 / ISO 4793 porosity and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.
Handling & Installation Practice
- Seal the disc edge with a gasket to stop bypass.
- Backwash or ultrasonically clean between batches.
Common Selection Mistakes with Sintered Mesh Disc for Büchner & Nutsche Filters
- Choosing too fine a rating, which slows filtration.
- Edge bypass from a poor seal.
Where Sintered Mesh Disc for Büchner & Nutsche Filters Is Not the Right Choice
Not for one-off filtrations where disposable paper is cheaper.





