Performance Air Intake Filter Wire Cage in 304 Stainless Steel (AISI 304 (1.4301)) is used for holding the pleated media of cone and cylinder intake filters in shape under engine suction with an epoxy-coated expanded steel cage. 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 Performance Air Intake Filter Wire Cage Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Size | Outer diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Mesh | Inlet |
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| Cone 76 | 130 | 180 | Epoxy-coated expanded 4 u00d7 2 | u00d8 76 flange |
| Cone 89 | 150 | 200 | Epoxy-coated expanded 4 u00d7 2 | u00d8 89 flange |
| Cylinder 102 | 160 | 230 | Epoxy-coated expanded 5 u00d7 2.5 | u00d8 102 flange |
Where 304 Stainless Steel Performance Air Intake Filter Wire Cage Is Used
- Performance intake brands: cone filter cages.
- Motorsport: race intakes and velocity stacks.
- Motorcycles: pod filters on carbureted bikes.
- Industrial engines & compressors: air filter supports.
Ordering Performance Air Intake Filter Wire Cage in 304 Stainless Steel
- Flange diameter: Match the intake pipe (76, 89, 102 mm…).
- Mesh: Expanded steel 4 × 2 or 5 × 2.5 mm keeps pleats spaced.
- Coating: Epoxy powder coat resists heat and oil.
Mistakes to Avoid with Performance Air Intake Filter Wire Cage
- Over-oiling, which contaminates the MAF sensor.
- A loose clamp that lets the filter fall off.
