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Kitchen & Appliance Filters · NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 assemblies

ANSI 42 Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen Specifications

Cutaway view of a water pitcher filter cartridge

Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen is used for retaining carbon granules and ion-exchange resin inside water pitcher cartridges and protecting dispenser taps from particles. ANSI 42 is the reference cited for it on drawings, datasheets and purchase orders.

What ANSI 42 Means for Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen

The dimensions in the table below are supplied to suit ANSI 42. Where the standard sets requirements for the finished appliance, device or system, compliance testing of that assembly stays with its manufacturer; we supply the metal mesh part to the drawing and can provide material certificates and dimensional reports with the shipment.

Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen Dimensions

SizeDiameter (mm)MeshMicron rating (u00b5m)Position
Pitcher inlet 4545100-Mesh SS304154Above carbon bed
Dispenser tap 222280-Mesh SS304178Tap inlet
Cartridge outlet 3030200-Mesh SS31674Below resin bed

Specifying Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen Beyond the Standard

  • 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.

When Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen Is Not the Right Choice

Not a microbiological filter.

Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 assemblies)

SizeDiameter (mm)MeshMicron rating (u00b5m)Position
Pitcher inlet 4545100-Mesh SS304154Above carbon bed
Dispenser tap 222280-Mesh SS304178Tap inlet
Cartridge outlet 3030200-Mesh SS31674Below resin bed

Frequently Asked Questions

Stainless or plastic filter screen?

Stainless keeps its hole size and does not crack.

Why is there black dust in my filtered water?

Carbon fines passing the outlet screen — flush the cartridge or use a finer screen.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the technical drawing on this page to pick the exact specification, then submit it with the quote form. We respond within one business day.