Sintered Multilayer Mesh
Diffusion-bonded under strict vacuum and high temperature, our sintered multilayer wire mesh structures combine extreme mechanical robustness, pore dimensional stability, and micron-grade precision. Browse our dedicated product families below for 3-Layer laminates, 5-Layer standard configurations, and bespoke Multi-Layer porous composites.
Explore Sintered Multilayer Product Families
Select the exact structure for your process requirements
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.
Without melting base alloys or using chemical fluxes, thermal vacuum sintering fuses multi-layered screen packs into a unified monolithic plate that withstands intense pulsed backwash cycles and abrasive fluid impingement without pore distortion.
Zero Wire Migration
Solid-state atomic fusion locks every wire intersection, eliminating fiber shedding downstream.
1200°C High-Vacuum
Sub-solidus thermal diffusion under 10⁻⁴ mbar pressure prevents oxidation and brittle carbide formation.
Permanent Pore Geometry
Calendered multi-layer laminate resists pore distortion under differential surges up to 200 bar.
Solid-state isothermal compression of 316L 5-layer laminate packs
Solid-State Diffusion Bonding Process
Individual Dutch, Twilled, or Plain weave mesh layers are calibrated and aligned along machine-direction axes to ensure pore concentricity and uniform permeability.
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.
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.
Controlled roll-pass planarization achieves exact dimensional thickness, stabilizing pore geometry against high differential pressures and backwash stress.
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.
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 Criterion | Standard Single-Layer Mesh | MutualFilter Sintered Laminate | Operational Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pore Stability Under High ΔP | Wires shift and widen under pressure surges | Rigid atomic bonding locks aperture shape permanently | Zero rating drift up to 200 bar differential |
| Fiber / Wire Shedding | Risk of loose wire strand shedding in downstream flow | Solid-state fused structure eliminates all media migration | Strict compliance with FDA and GMP standards |
| Cleanability & Backwash | Prone to deformation during pulsed sonic/hydraulic blowback | High burst tolerance allows repeated steam and ultrasonic cleaning | 5x to 10x longer working life cycle |
| Machining & Custom Fabrication | Fraying edges when laser-cut, stamped, or welded | Can 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.
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
Standard 5-Layer Sintered Mesh Physical Properties
Tested per DIN EN 24003 bubble point measurement conditions with ethanol
| Rating | Thickness | Air Permeability (Δp=200Pa) | Bubble Point | Tensile Strength | Nominal Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 µm | 1.70 mm | 12 L/dm²/min | 3800 Pa | 320 MPa | 8.4 kg/m² |
5 µm | 1.70 mm | 45 L/dm²/min | 2600 Pa | 325 MPa | 8.4 kg/m² |
10 µm | 1.70 mm | 85 L/dm²/min | 1900 Pa | 330 MPa | 8.3 kg/m² |
20 µm | 1.70 mm | 160 L/dm²/min | 1250 Pa | 335 MPa | 8.2 kg/m² |
40 µm | 1.70 mm | 310 L/dm²/min | 780 Pa | 340 MPa | 8.1 kg/m² |
75 µm | 1.70 mm | 560 L/dm²/min | 420 Pa | 340 MPa | 8.0 kg/m² |
100 µm | 1.70 mm | 820 L/dm²/min | 310 Pa | 345 MPa | 7.9 kg/m² |
Bubble Point Verification
DIN EN 24003 test protocols correlate absolute micron cut-off ratings with calculated pressure differential curves.
Diffusion Bonding Integrity
High-vacuum thermal diffusion joins wires at all contact points, ensuring zero pore shift under pulsating flows.
Diffusion fusion prevents wire shift under high-velocity pulsations and reverse pressure.
Calibrated apertures remain strictly stable without deformation during continuous backwashing.
Easily sheared, rolled into seamless cylinders, pleated, disc-stamped, and TIG welded reliably.
Compliance & Certifications
Need Custom Sintered Multilayer Laminates or Filter Cartridges?
Direct manufacturing and precision fabrication of multi-layer sintered woven wire cloth, custom laminate geometries, and cylindrical filter elements tailored to rigorous industrial filtration demands.
Multi-layer vacuum sintering ensures zero wire migration and structural integrity under high pressure.
Standard 5-layer and bespoke multilayer laminates calibrated for exact retention thresholds.
Supplied with complete metallurgical test reports for 316L, 904L, and Hastelloy alloys.