Fuel Injector & Inlet Filter Basket in 316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L (1.4404)) is used for catching the last particles at the fuel inlet of gasoline and diesel injectors, where even small debris would block the nozzle. The alloy gives superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids and is essentially non-magnetic, with a practical service limit of approx. +550 °C continuous.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
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| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
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| Service temperature | approx. +550 °C continuous |
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| Corrosion characteristic | Superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids |
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Specifications of Fuel Injector & Inlet Filter Basket Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Size | Outer diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Media |
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| u00d83.0 | 3.0 | 9 | 25 | Sintered / etched SS |
| u00d84.0 | 4.0 | 11 | 30 | SS316 dutch weave |
| u00d85.5 | 5.5 | 12 | 40 | SS316 dutch weave |
| u00d86.8 | 6.8 | 14 | 40 | SS316 dutch weave |
Where 316L Stainless Steel Fuel Injector & Inlet Filter Basket Is Used
- Injector OEMs: factory inlet filter baskets.
- Injector rebuild & cleaning shops: replacement baskets during ultrasonic service.
- Diesel common-rail service: inlet edge filters.
- Small engines & motorcycles: micro filter baskets.
Ordering Fuel Injector & Inlet Filter Basket in 316L Stainless Steel
- Dimensions: Outer diameter and length must suit the injector inlet bore.
- Rating: 25–40 µm dutch-weave or etched media.
- Retention: A tight press fit so the basket cannot move into the injector.
Mistakes to Avoid with Fuel Injector & Inlet Filter Basket
- Reusing old baskets after cleaning, which re-releases trapped debris.
- Pushing baskets in crooked, crushing the mesh.
