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Acoustic & Electronics Mesh · IEC 60529 IP67 / IP68 designs · Application guide

What Is Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh Used For?

Macro shot of a tiny rectangular black stainless steel etched dust mesh with adhesive frame on tweezers

Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh is used primarily for sealing smartphone receiver and loudspeaker openings against dust and water while passing sound with a controlled acoustic resistance. 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 IEC 60529 IP67 / IP68 designs.

Typical Applications for Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh

Where Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh is specified and bought:

  • Smartphone OEMs: die-cut meshes behind receiver slots and bottom speaker grilles.
  • Tablet & laptop makers: larger speaker meshes tuned for bass response.
  • Repair parts suppliers: adhesive-backed replacement meshes for screen and housing repairs.
  • Rugged device makers: IP68 designs combining mesh with a hydrophobic membrane.

How to Specify Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh for Your Application

  • Acoustic resistance: Specify MKS Rayl, not only hole size; it sets how much the mesh damps high frequencies.
  • Die-cut shape: Length, width and corner radius must clear the speaker port with a 0.3–0.5 mm adhesive land.
  • Adhesive: Double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive rated for drop and heat-cycle testing.
  • Standard: Quote IEC 60529 IP67 / IP68 designs and the size designation from the table on the product page, plus any value you changed in the technical drawing.

Handling & Installation Practice

  • Place with clean tweezers onto a degreased housing; fingerprints weaken the adhesive bond.
  • Press uniformly with a roller — a lifted edge lets dust bypass the mesh and causes buzz.

Common Selection Mistakes with Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh

  • Choosing the finest mesh available, which muffles the speaker and fails acoustic tuning.
  • Omitting the adhesive land, so glue squeezes into the open area and changes resistance.

Where Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh Is Not the Right Choice

Not a waterproof membrane on its own — IP68 phones need a hydrophobic ePTFE layer with the mesh.

If This Construction Is Not the Right Fit

Closely related mesh types for the same duty — compare open area, aperture range and cleanability before you commit.

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Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (IEC 60529 IP67 / IP68 designs)

PartLength (mm)Width (mm)Thickness (mm)Hole diameter (mm)Open area (%)Acoustic resistance (MKS Rayl)
Receiver slot12.01.60.050.03518160
Bottom speaker16.03.00.050.04522120
Stereo speaker20.02.40.060.04522120
Tablet speaker28.04.00.080.0602880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh used for?

Sealing smartphone receiver and loudspeaker openings against dust and water while passing sound with a controlled acoustic resistance.

What does the speaker mesh in a phone do?

It keeps dust and debris out of the receiver and speaker while letting sound through with predictable damping.

Why is stainless etched mesh used instead of plastic?

It is thin, stiff, durable when cleaned and holds a precise hole size, so acoustic performance is repeatable.

How do I clean a phone speaker mesh?

Use a soft dry brush or putty; never push a pin through it, which tears the mesh.

Can I get a quote for Smartphone Speaker & Receiver Dust Mesh to my own drawing?

Yes. Set the size and any custom value in the technical drawing on the product page and send it with the quote form; we reply within one business day.