3-Layer Sintered LaminateDiffusion Bonded

Three-layer sintered mesh for demanding process filtration

Engineered with a protective outer wire mesh, a micro-aperture control layer, and a rigid structural support mesh. Diffusion-bonded under high temperature and vacuum to eliminate wire displacement, fiber shedding, and structural distortion under cyclic delta-P.

Bonding Technology

Solid-state vacuum diffusion bonding (1150°C)

Standard Alloy

AISI 316L (1.4404) / AISI 304

Total Thickness

1.20 mm – 1.80 mm (±0.05 mm)

Operating Range

-200°C to +480°C continuous

Layer Anatomy & Cross Section
Bonding Spec
Click layers to inspect individual mesh specification and functional properties.
1
Protective Layer

Surface Guard & Pre-separation

0.35 mm
2
Filtration Layer

Precision Micron Rating

0.20 mm
3
Support & Drainage Layer

Rigidity & Fluid Dispersion

0.85 mm
Selected: Filtration Layer
Mesh Pattern:Plain / Twilled Dutch Weave
Retention / Rating:2–100 μm Absolute

Provides the rated pore opening and particulate retention efficiency with non-deforming pore geometry under pressure.

Zero media migrationCleanable & reusableISO 9001 certified

Chemical & Polymer

Ideal for resin filtration, monomer cleanup, and high-temp polymer dope processing.

Backwash Cleanability

Smooth pore geometry allows ultrasonic, thermal pyrolysis, and reverse liquid flushing.

Custom Fabrication

Delivered as flat sheets, disc packs, pleated leaves, welded tubes, and custom cones.

Alloy Availability

Standard 316L, 304L, 904L, plus Hastelloy C-22/C-276, Inconel 600, and Monel 400.

Technical DatasheetDIN ISO 4572 / EN 10204

3-layer sintered mesh technical specifications

Vacuum diffusion bonded composite structures engineered for high differential pressure, stable pore retention, and repetitive backwash cycles.

Micron Rating

2 µm – 100 µm

Absolute & nominal retention
Base Thickness

1.70 mm

Calibrated uniform cross-section
Temperature

-200°C to +600°C

Continuous thermal endurance
Bond Method

Diffusion Bond

Solid-state molecular fusion

Layer structure & bonding architecture (3-layer composite)

Layer 01SS 316L / 1.4404

Control Layer (Fine Mesh)

Precision particle retention and calibrated pore aperture

Standard Weave:Twilled Dutch Weave (60 mesh to 500 mesh)
Layer 02SS 316L / 1.4404

Protection Layer (Buffer)

Prevents mechanical abrasion and stabilizes micro-geometry

Standard Weave:Square Plain Weave (100 mesh to 200 mesh)
Layer 03SS 316L or 304

Reinforcement & Drainage Layer

Provides mechanical rigidity and uniform flow distribution

Standard Weave:Heavy Square Mesh (12 mesh to 40 mesh)
Vacuum Solid-State Diffusion Sintering: Bonded under high vacuum (< 10⁻⁴ mbar) and hydraulic compression at 1150°C. No binder, adhesive, or foreign filler metal added.

Comprehensive engineering parameter matrix

Parameter  (EN & Bilingual)Standard Value Test StandardTolerance 
Filtration Rating (Micron)
2 µm – 100 µm (Nominal & Absolute)ISO 4572 / ASTM E128±5% at rating point
Standard Thickness
1.70 mm (custom: 0.8 mm – 3.5 mm)DIN 53105 / ISO 534±0.05 mm
Operating Temperature
-200°C to +600°C (-328°F to +1112°F)Continuous in oxidizing mediaUp to 800°C inert
Layer Construction
3-Layer composite (Control + Protection + Support)EN 10204 3.1 CertifiedExact alignment
Bonding Process
Vacuum Solid-State Diffusion SinteringAWS D10.12 / ASTM B528Zero binder residue
Standard Alloy Material
AISI 316L (1.4404) & AISI 304 (1.4301)ASTM A240 / DIN EN 10088Dual certified
Max Differential Pressure
Delta P = 3.0 MPa to 10.0 MPa collapseISO 2941 VerificationDesign dependent

Standard 3-layer model selection table

Model Nominal RatingAbsolute RatingThicknessAir PermeabilityBubble Point
MF-3L-0055 µm12 µm1.70 mm450 L/m²/s @ 200Pa≥ 6.8 kPa
MF-3L-01010 µm20 µm1.70 mm820 L/m²/s @ 200Pa≥ 4.5 kPa
MF-3L-02525 µm40 µm1.70 mm1,450 L/m²/s @ 200Pa≥ 2.6 kPa
MF-3L-05050 µm75 µm1.75 mm2,200 L/m²/s @ 200Pa≥ 1.4 kPa
MF-3L-100100 µm140 µm1.80 mm3,600 L/m²/s @ 200Pa≥ 0.8 kPa

Require custom alloy laminates or specific test certificates?

MutualFilter produces custom layered laminates in Alloy 20, Hastelloy C-22/C-276, Inconel 600/625, and Monel 400 with 3.1 Material Test Reports.

Standard 3-Layer LaminateIndustrial Use Cases

Proven applications for 3-layer sintered mesh

Standard 3-layer laminates combine a protective outer mesh, a precision filtration control layer, and a rigid structural support layer to withstand aggressive temperatures and high mechanical loads.

Select Industrial Sector
Polymer melt & high-viscosity chemical filtration
Chemical & Petrochemical
Polymer melt & high-viscosity chemical filtration
Maintains uniform pore geometry under differential pressures up to 210 bar in polymer extrusion, resin recovery, and corrosive catalyst recovery.

Technical Operating Envelope

Micron Rating1 to 100 microns
Operating TemperatureUp to 480°C (continuous)
Available AlloysAISI 316L, Alloy 20, Hastelloy C-22
Pressure ResistanceHigh ΔP tolerance (>20 MPa)

Application Advantages

  • Rigid pore matrix prevents wire migration
  • Repeated ultrasonic & backwash cleanability
  • Seamless welded seams for candle filters
Custom fabrication: Discs, cylinders, cones, and welded pleated candles.
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Require custom sintered mesh dimensions or special alloys?

We manufacture custom 2-layer to 8-layer sintered laminates, perforated plate backed composites, and calendered pore structures to your drawing specifications.