Reusable Pour-Over Coffee Filter Cone in 316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L (1.4404)) is used for replacing paper filters in pour-over brewers with a double-layer stainless cone that passes coffee oils but holds back grounds. 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 Reusable Pour-Over Coffee Filter Cone Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Size | Top diameter (mm) | Height (mm) | Cups | Inner mesh | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Construction |
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| 01 (1u20132 cup) | 102 | 80 | 1u20132 | 200-Mesh / 0.053 wire | 74 | Double layer, SS304 rim |
| 02 (1u20134 cup) | 115 | 92 | 1u20134 | 200-Mesh / 0.053 wire | 74 | Double layer, SS304 rim |
| 03 (2u20136 cup) | 138 | 104 | 2u20136 | 250-Mesh / 0.040 wire | 62 | Double layer, silicone grip |
| Flat-bottom 185 | 125 | 70 | 2u20135 | Photo-etched 0.10 mm holes | 100 | Single etched sheet + mesh |
| Basket #4 | 135 | 95 | 8u201312 | 150-Mesh / 0.066 wire | 103 | Single layer, rolled edge |
Where 316L Stainless Steel Reusable Pour-Over Coffee Filter Cone Is Used
- Housewares brands: private-label reusable drippers sold alongside kettles and grinders.
- Specialty cafés: bar-side pour-over stations that cut paper consumption and waste.
- Coffee-maker OEMs: permanent filter baskets supplied in the box with drip brewers.
- Outdoor & travel gear: collapsible camping drippers where paper is a nuisance to carry.
Ordering Reusable Pour-Over Coffee Filter Cone in 316L Stainless Steel
- Cone size: Match the top diameter and height to the dripper — 01, 02 and 03 cones are not interchangeable.
- Inner mesh: A 74 µm inner layer gives a clean cup; 100 µm etched sheet brews faster with more body and fines.
- Rim & grip: Specify a rolled SS304 rim for free-standing use or a silicone grip ring for mug-top brewing.
Mistakes to Avoid with Reusable Pour-Over Coffee Filter Cone
- Grinding too fine for a metal filter — espresso-fine grounds pass the mesh and leave silt in the cup.
- Choosing a single-layer cone for a 74 µm cup; only the double-layer construction reaches that clarity without collapsing.
