Faucet Aerator Mesh Insert in 304 Stainless Steel (AISI 304 (1.4301)) is used for mixing air into tap water and breaking the stream into a soft, non-splashing jet through stacked stainless mesh discs. 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 Faucet Aerator Mesh Insert Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Size | Diameter (mm) | Layers | Mesh | Flow (L/min) | Thread |
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| M22 female | 18.5 | 3 | 40 / 60 / 40-Mesh | 6 | M22 u00d7 1 |
| M24 male | 20.5 | 3 | 40 / 60 / 40-Mesh | 6 | M24 u00d7 1 |
| M28 male | 24.0 | 3 | 40 / 60 / 40-Mesh | 8 | M28 u00d7 1 |
| Tiny M16.5 | 13.5 | 2 | 60-Mesh | 4 | M16.5 u00d7 0.75 |
Where 304 Stainless Steel Faucet Aerator Mesh Insert Is Used
- Faucet OEMs: aerator inserts in kitchen and basin taps.
- Water utilities: water-saving retrofit kits.
- Hotels & offices: low-flow conversions.
- Hardware retail: replacement aerators.
Ordering Faucet Aerator Mesh Insert in 304 Stainless Steel
- Thread: M22 × 1 female or M24 × 1 male for most taps.
- Flow class: 4–8 L/min set by the restrictor.
- Layers: Three stacked discs for a fully aerated stream.
Mistakes to Avoid with Faucet Aerator Mesh Insert
- Mixing up M22 and M24 sizes.
- Removing mesh layers to increase flow, which causes splashing.
