Fruit & Juice Press Filter Screen in 304 Stainless Steel (AISI 304 (1.4301)) is used for separating juice from pomace in belt presses, hydraulic basket presses and cider racks with perforated stainless screens that resist acid and constant pressing loads. 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 Fruit & Juice Press Filter Screen Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Size | Hole diameter (mm) | Pitch (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Open area (%) | Use |
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| u00d80.8 / P1.6 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 22.7 | Belt press screen |
| u00d81.0 / P2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 22.7 | Hydraulic press basket |
| u00d81.5 / P2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 32.6 | Cider press rack |
| u00d80.5 / P1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 22.7 | Citrus extractor strainer |
Where 304 Stainless Steel Fruit & Juice Press Filter Screen Is Used
- Juice processors: belt press and pneumatic press screens for apple, pear and grape.
- Cideries & wineries: hydraulic basket and rack-and-cloth presses.
- Citrus processing: extractor strainer tubes.
- Cold-pressed juice bars: hydraulic press plates and baskets.
Ordering Fruit & Juice Press Filter Screen in 304 Stainless Steel
- Hole size: 0.5–1.5 mm: finer for clearer juice, coarser for higher throughput and less blinding.
- Thickness & support: Plate thickness and backing for the press force.
- Alloy: SS316 resists fruit acids and cleaning chemicals.
Mistakes to Avoid with Fruit & Juice Press Filter Screen
- Choosing holes so fine they blind with pulp.
- Using SS304 with acidic citrus.
