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Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen — NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 assemblies

Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen for retaining carbon granules and ion-exchange resin inside water pitcher cartridges and protecting dispenser taps from particles. 3 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

Cutaway view of a water pitcher filter cartridge
Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen (NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 assemblies) — Kettle & Water Filters

Technical Drawing

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

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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

Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen (NSF/ANSI 42 / 53 assemblies) is used for retaining carbon granules and ion-exchange resin inside water pitcher cartridges and protecting dispenser taps from particles.

Made by: Woven Wire Mesh (Weaving) · Filter Fabrication & Assembly

Where 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.

Read the full application guide for Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen →

How to Specify Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen

  • 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.

Materials

Standard supply is stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316/316L; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.

Fitting & Care

  • Flush new cartridges until the water runs clear.
  • Inspect outlet screens for black specks of carbon.

Common Mistakes

  • A coarse outlet screen that lets carbon fines escape.
  • A loose press-fit that lets water bypass the media.

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

Not a microbiological filter.

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Pricing

Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$0.12 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen used for?

Retaining carbon granules and ion-exchange resin inside water pitcher cartridges and protecting dispenser taps from particles.

Why is there black dust in my filtered water?

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

What mesh holds resin beads?

About 200-mesh stainless.

Stainless or plastic filter screen?

Stainless keeps its hole size and does not crack.

What is the specification range of Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen?

The table on this page lists 3 standard specifications for Water Pitcher & Dispenser Filter Screen, from Pitcher inlet 45 to Cartridge outlet 30. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.