Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen in 316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L (1.4404)) is used for retaining carbon granules and ion-exchange resin inside water pitcher cartridges and protecting dispenser taps from particles. 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 Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Size | Diameter (mm) | Mesh | Micron rating (u00b5m) | Position |
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| Pitcher inlet 45 | 45 | 100-Mesh SS304 | 154 | Above carbon bed |
| Dispenser tap 22 | 22 | 80-Mesh SS304 | 178 | Tap inlet |
| Cartridge outlet 30 | 30 | 200-Mesh SS316 | 74 | Below resin bed |
Where 316L Stainless Steel Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen Is Used
- Water filter brands: screens above and below carbon/resin beds.
- Dispenser & cooler OEMs: tap-inlet screens.
- Office water service: replacement screens during sanitation.
- Camping & travel filters: pre-screens on gravity filters.
Ordering Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen in 316L Stainless Steel
- Position: Inlet screens protect taps; outlet screens retain media fines.
- Rating: 74 µm under resin beds; 150 µm at pitcher inlets.
- Fit: Press-fit diameter to the molded seat.
Mistakes to Avoid with Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen
- A coarse outlet screen that lets carbon fines escape.
- A loose press-fit that lets water bypass the media.
