Shower Head Face Plate (Etched / Micro-Perforated) is used for forming the spray face of hand, overhead and rain shower heads, where nozzle size and ring pattern set the spray feel and flow. EN 1112 is the reference cited for it on drawings, datasheets and purchase orders.
What EN 1112 Means for Shower Head Face Plate (Etched / Micro-Perforated)
The dimensions in the table below are supplied to suit EN 1112. 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.
Shower Head Face Plate (Etched / Micro-Perforated) Dimensions
| Size | Plate diameter (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Hole diameter (mm) | Hole count | Hole rings | Flow @ 3 bar (L/min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand shower 80 | 80 | 0.6 | 0.50 | 90 | 4 | 7.5 |
| Hand shower 100 | 100 | 0.6 | 0.45 | 150 | 5 | 8.0 |
| Overhead 150 | 150 | 0.8 | 0.40 | 260 | 6 | 9.5 |
| Rain 200 | 200 | 0.8 | 0.35 | 420 | 7 | 9.5 |
| Rain 250 | 250 | 1.0 | 0.35 | 560 | 8 | 12.0 |
| Mist / atomizing 100 | 100 | 0.3 | 0.15 | 320 | 6 | 5.7 |
Specifying Shower Head Face Plate (Etched / Micro-Perforated) Beyond the Standard
- Nozzle hole & count: Hole diameter and count set the flow at a given pressure — specify the target L/min at 3 bar, not only the hole size.
- Etched or punched: Photo-etched plates give tapered, burr-free nozzles below 0.5 mm; punching suits larger holes.
- Thickness & finish: 0.6–1.0 mm in SS304 or SS316, brushed, polished or PVD-coated to match the trim.
When Shower Head Face Plate (Etched / Micro-Perforated) Is Not the Right Choice
Not a flow restrictor on its own — certified low-flow ratings still need the restrictor in the shower inlet.
