Washing Machine & Dryer Lint Filter Mesh in 304 Stainless Steel (AISI 304 (1.4301)) is used for trapping lint and fibers in washing machines and tumble dryers before they reach the pump, drain or heater. 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 Washing Machine & Dryer Lint Filter Mesh Available in 304 Stainless Steel
| Mesh count | Wire diameter (mm) | Aperture (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Open area (%) | Material |
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| 40-Mesh | 0.250 | 0.385 | 385 | 36.8 | SS304 |
| 60-Mesh | 0.190 | 0.233 | 233 | 30.4 | SS304 |
| 80-Mesh | 0.140 | 0.177 | 178 | 31.3 | SS304 |
| 100-Mesh | 0.100 | 0.154 | 154 | 36.8 | SS304 |
Where 304 Stainless Steel Washing Machine & Dryer Lint Filter Mesh Is Used
- Laundry appliance OEMs: lint screens in dryer doors and washer pumps.
- Laundromats: replacement screens for heavy-use machines.
- Fire-safety retrofit: durable stainless screens replacing torn nylon.
- Pet-hair filters: catchers for pet bedding loads.
Ordering Washing Machine & Dryer Lint Filter Mesh in 304 Stainless Steel
- Mesh count: 60–100 mesh catches lint while keeping airflow.
- Frame: Specify frame size and how the screen locks in.
- Material: SS304 tolerates dryer heat and repeated cleaning.
Mistakes to Avoid with Washing Machine & Dryer Lint Filter Mesh
- Letting the lint screen clog, which raises dryer temperatures — a fire risk.
- Choosing too fine a mesh, which blocks airflow.