Engineered Sintered MediaStandard 5-Layer & Custom Porous Composites

Sintered Multi-Layer Mesh Laminates for Critical Industrial Filtration

Diffusion-bonded under high temperature and vacuum pressure, our multi-layer sintered stainless steel wire mesh integrates high mechanical strength, rigid pore geometry, and micron-grade precision into a monolithic filter structure.

Zero Fiber Migration

Diffusion-bonded wire intersections eliminate loose particles.

Continuous Backwash

Maintains rigid pore stability during pulse cleaning cycles.

Thermal & Chemical Resistance

Operates reliably in harsh corrosive and high-heat streams.

Customizable Layers

Engineered 2 to 7 layer combinations for specific fluid dynamics.

1 – 200 µmFiltration RatingAccurate particle retention
Up to 600°COperating TemperatureContinuous thermal resistance
10+ MPaCollapse StrengthHigh differential pressure capability
316L / 304LAlloy GradesHastelloy & Inconel optional
5-Layer Standard Sintered Profile
AISI 316L / DIN 1.4404
Layer 01Protective Layer
100 – 300 µm
Layer 02Control / Filtration Layer
1 – 80 µm
Layer 03Dispersion / Buffer Layer
80 – 150 µm
Layer 04Reinforcing Support Layer
300 – 800 µm
Layer 05Base Skeleton Layer
800+ µm
Selected Layer Analysis
Layer 02 of 05
Construction: Precision Dutch Weave Wire Mesh
Primary Function: Delivers exact micron rating, pore distribution, and particulate retention
Standard Micron / Aperture: 1 – 80 µm
Diffusion bonded under high vacuum
Metallurgical Engineering

Diffusion Bonding & Multi-Layer Sintering Technology

By applying high-vacuum thermal compression, individual stainless steel woven wire mesh layers achieve solid-state atomic diffusion at every wire crossover. The result is a dimensionally stable, non-shedding filter medium engineered for extreme differential pressures.

Solid-State Diffusion Bonding Process

01
±0.5°
Precision Mesh Alignment

Individual Dutch, Twilled, or Plain weave mesh layers are calibrated and aligned along machine-direction axes to ensure pore concentricity and uniform permeability.

Target Control:Angular Tolerance
02
10⁻⁴ mbar
High-Vacuum Compression

Aligned wire cloth laminate is placed in clean high-vacuum furnaces under continuous mechanical isostatic pressure (10 to 30 MPa) to eliminate interstitial micro-voids.

Target Control:Vacuum Threshold
03
1200°C
Solid-State Atomic Diffusion

Heated just below the solidus melting point (1150°C – 1250°C), stainless steel atoms migrate across contact boundaries, fusing all wire intersections into a rigid monolithic matrix without weld filler.

Target Control:Sintering Temp
04
±0.02 mm
Calendering & Sizing

Controlled roll-pass planarization achieves exact dimensional thickness, stabilizing pore geometry against high differential pressures and backwash stress.

Target Control:Thickness Precision
Structural Matrix Options

Layer Stacking Configurations

Select a layer architecture to inspect how each mesh layer combines pore rating precision with mechanical reinforcement.

5-Layer Sintered Mesh (Industry Workhorse)

The definitive industrial standard. Distributes high mechanical backwash pressure evenly, completely eliminating wire displacement and media migration.

Total Thickness
1.70 mm (Standard)
Micron Precision
1 µm – 200 µm
Layer Count
5 Fused Strata
Layer Stratification Hierarchy
1Layer 1: Protective Outer Mesh (100–200 Mesh)
2Layer 2: Precision Control Filtration Layer (1 µm–100 µm)
3Layer 3: Flow Distribution Buffer Layer
4Layer 4: Heavy Support Wire Mesh (12–20 Mesh)
5Layer 5: Base Reinforcement Skeleton Mesh (12 Mesh)
Key Applications: Nutsche filter plates, chemical reactors, pharmaceutical dryers, oil refineries
Micro-Structure SchematicAISI 316L / 304L
L1Layer 1
L2Layer 2
ACTIVE RATING
L3Layer 3
L4Layer 4
L5Layer 5
HIGH RIGIDITY
Zero Wire Migration
Bubble Point Tested

Single-Layer Mesh vs. Diffusion-Bonded Laminate

Why engineers choose vacuum sintered laminate over conventional single woven wire cloth in mission-critical filtration systems.

Engineering CriterionStandard Single-Layer MeshMutualFilter Sintered LaminateOperational Benefit
Pore Stability Under High ΔPWires shift and widen under pressure surgesRigid atomic bonding locks aperture shape permanently
Zero rating drift up to 200 bar differential
Fiber / Wire SheddingRisk of loose wire strand shedding in downstream flowSolid-state fused structure eliminates all media migration
Strict compliance with FDA and GMP standards
Cleanability & BackwashProne to deformation during pulsed sonic/hydraulic blowbackHigh burst tolerance allows repeated steam and ultrasonic cleaning
5x to 10x longer working life cycle
Machining & Custom FabricationFraying edges when laser-cut, stamped, or weldedCan be pleated, rolled into tubes, laser cut, and seam-welded cleanly
Seamless integration into OEM filter housings

Need a Custom Multi-Layer Sintered Specification?

Our metallurgical team models flow resistance, collapse pressure, and micron rating distributions for custom alloy combinations including 316L, 904L, Hastelloy, and Inconel.

Technical Data SheetDIN ISO 4783 / ASTM E2814 / GB/T 21648-2023

Sintered Wire Mesh Laminate Specifications

Diffusion-bonded multi-layer woven wire mesh engineered for high mechanical integrity, exact pore geometry, and repeated backwash capability in harsh industrial filtration.

Retention Range

1 µm – 200 µm

Calibrated aperture ratings

Operating Temp

-200°C to +600°C

Alloy & environment dependent

Standard Sheet Sizes

1200 x 1000 mm

Custom discs, cones & cylinders

Differential Pressure

Up to 25 bar

No media migration or distortion

MutualFilter Technical Spec Sheet: MF-SL-2025
Standard 5-Layer Sintered Mesh Physical Properties
Tested under standard DIN EN 24003 bubble point measurement conditions with ethanol.
Micron Rating (µm)Standard ThicknessAir Permeability (Δp=200Pa)Bubble Point (Pa)Tensile StrengthNominal Weight
1 µm1.70 mm12 L/dm²/min3800 Pa320 MPa8.4 kg/m²
5 µm1.70 mm45 L/dm²/min2600 Pa325 MPa8.4 kg/m²
10 µm1.70 mm85 L/dm²/min1900 Pa330 MPa8.3 kg/m²
20 µm1.70 mm160 L/dm²/min1250 Pa335 MPa8.2 kg/m²
40 µm1.70 mm310 L/dm²/min780 Pa340 MPa8.1 kg/m²
75 µm1.70 mm560 L/dm²/min420 Pa340 MPa8.0 kg/m²
100 µm1.70 mm820 L/dm²/min310 Pa345 MPa7.9 kg/m²

Custom thicknesses from 0.8 mm up to 10.0 mm and perforated-plate backed structures available upon engineering request.

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Custom Sintered Mesh Solutions

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Direct manufacturing and precision fabrication of multi-layer sintered woven wire cloth, laminates, and filter elements tailored to rigorous industrial filtration demands.

Diffusion Bonded Integrity

Multi-layer wire cloth sintered under vacuum for high mechanical strength and zero wire migration.

Precision Micron Ratings

Standard 5-layer and customized multi-layer configurations from 1 to 200 microns.

Full Material Traceability

304, 316L, 904L, and Hastelloy grades supplied with 3.1 EN 10204 test certificates.

Fast Custom Fabrication

Disc, tube, cone, and pleated cartridge forming tailored to OEM drawings within 24-48h response.

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NDA Protected & ISO 9001:2015 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Material Certs Included