Electric Shaver Foil Screen in 304 Stainless Steel (AISI 304 (1.4301)) is used for forming the thin perforated foil that guides hairs to the oscillating cutter of foil shavers and trimmers. The alloy gives good general corrosion resistance in atmosphere and fresh water and is essentially non-magnetic (annealed), with a practical service limit of approx. +450 °C continuous.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 304 (1.4301) |
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| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic (annealed) |
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| Service temperature | approx. +450 °C continuous |
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| Corrosion characteristic | Good general corrosion resistance in atmosphere and fresh water |
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Specifications of Electric Shaver Foil Screen Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Size | Foil width (mm) | Foil length (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Hole size (mm) | Hole pattern | Material |
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| Single foil | 9 | 38 | 0.040 | 0.30 | Hex | Electroformed nickel |
| Twin foil | 10 | 40 | 0.045 | 0.30 | Hex + round | Electroformed nickel |
| Wide foil | 12 | 42 | 0.050 | 0.35 | Hex + slot | Electroformed Ni-Co |
| Trimmer foil | 6 | 30 | 0.040 | 0.25 | Hex | Electroformed nickel |
Where 304 Stainless Steel Electric Shaver Foil Screen Is Used
- Shaver OEMs: foil heads for single, twin and triple-foil shavers.
- Replacement heads: aftermarket foil and cutter sets.
- Body groomers: trimmer foils.
- Pet clippers: fine foils for finishing.
Ordering Electric Shaver Foil Screen in 304 Stainless Steel
- Thickness: 0.04–0.05 mm sets closeness; thinner is closer but less durable.
- Hole pattern: Hex for short stubble, slot and round holes for longer hairs.
- Material: Electroformed nickel or nickel-cobalt for hardness and precise holes.
Mistakes to Avoid with Electric Shaver Foil Screen
- Pressing hard while shaving, which tears the foil.
- Replacing foil but not cutter, which wears the new foil quickly.
