Food Dehydrator Stainless Mesh Tray in 304 Stainless Steel (AISI 304 (1.4301)) is used for drying fruit, vegetables, jerky, herbs and pet treats on stainless mesh trays that let warm air pass evenly through every layer of a dehydrator or drying room. 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 Food Dehydrator Stainless Mesh Tray Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Tray (mm) |
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| 4-Mesh | 0.900 | 5.450 | 5450 | 72.0 | 400 u00d7 400 |
| 8-Mesh | 0.600 | 2.575 | 2575 | 65.8 | 400 u00d7 400 |
| 14-Mesh | 0.400 | 1.414 | 1414 | 60.4 | 600 u00d7 400 |
| 20-Mesh | 0.300 | 0.970 | 970 | 58.3 | 600 u00d7 400 |
Where 304 Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator Stainless Mesh Tray Is Used
- Food dehydrator OEMs: stainless tray upgrades over plastic trays.
- Commercial drying rooms: rack trays for dried fruit and jerky.
- Herb & tea processors: drying racks for leaves and flowers.
- Pet treat makers: jerky and chew drying lines.
Ordering Food Dehydrator Stainless Mesh Tray in 304 Stainless Steel
- Mesh: 4–8 mesh for jerky and fruit slices; 14–20 mesh for herbs and small pieces.
- Tray size: Match the dehydrator or trolley rack.
- Frame: Welded stainless frame so trays stay flat when hot.
Mistakes to Avoid with Food Dehydrator Stainless Mesh Tray
- Using coarse mesh for herbs, which fall through.
- Overloading trays, which slows drying and causes spoilage.
