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Diffusion Bonded / Sintered Metal Filter

SinterPoreโ„ข Sintered Metal Filter

Porous Metal Filters offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire cloth and sintered wire mesh sintered metal filter products under the brand SinterPoreโ„ข.

Sintered Metal Meshย is a wire filtering cloth made by pressing multi-layer stainless steel woven wire cloth, then sintered together in a vacuum furnace.ย This kind of filtering cloth is much better than common metal woven wire meshย with good strength, hardness and good positioning of opening.ย Its comprehensive property is superior to sintered metal powder and porcelain.

Sheet Sintering or true diffusion bonding, is a process that utilizes time, temperature, pressure and atmosphere to realign and permanently bond the molecular elements of the alloy where they intersect or touch each other. This product is available in single or multiple layer construction. The process produces a stable, secure mesh that can be used for filtering in high pressure applications.

Sintered Metal Wire Cloth Filters / Diffusion Bonded - Dorstener Wire Tech offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire mesh metal filter products.
Sintered Metal Wire Cloth Filters / Diffusion Bonded - Dorstener Wire Tech offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire mesh metal filter products.
SinterPoreโ„ข Sintered Metal Mesh provides many additional benefits when compared to traditional wire cloth.
  • Diffusion bonded wire cloth can be fabricated in single or multiple layers. Multiple layer assemblies provide enhanced mechanical properties for filters and harsh environment applications.
  • Sintered wire mesh is stable, making it ideal for mesh with a high percentage of open area or that requires a secure pore size.
  • SinterPoreโ„ข sintered mesh is easy to fabricate and produces a stable, strong product. It can be constructed as a depth filter media, providing excellent filtration properties. It is an excellent material to use for products that require controlled permeability.
  • Sintered wire mesh can be cleaned and re-used for many applications.
  • Diffusion bonding locks and secures all wire in the mesh, eliminating loose wires and increasing the stability of the cloth. It can be used for small parts and special shapes without losing shape or loose wires. Traditional wire cloth can become loose and ineffective over time.

SinterPoreโ„ข sintered metal filter wire mesh is available in a wide range of micron ratings, mechanical properties and alloys. The standard product is available in 24โ€ x 48โ€ sheets produced from 316LSS stainless steel. Many other alloys are and sizes are available up to 48โ€ x 55โ€.

We offer several standard series of SinterPoreโ„ข wire mesh laminates.

  • Single Layer Seriesย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย (SL Series)
  • Filter Plate Seriesย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย (FP Series)
  • High Flowย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  (HF Series)
  • Perforated + Mesh Seriesย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย ย (PM Series)
  • Custom Laminatesย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  (CL Series)

In addition to our standard products, we offer custom weaves, a wide range of alloys and materials and layering configurations to provide you with a product that meets your exact specifications.

SL Series: (Single Layer Mesh Series)

Ensures that all warp and shute wires are locked securely. It also allows for easy in deep drawing and forming.
Standard sheet size is 24โ€ x 48โ€.
Mesh Layers: 1

FP Series (Filter Plate Series)

Our filter plate series is used in many applications that require a robust and strong filter media. Nominal filter ratings from 1 micron to 100 are available.

Standard Sheet Size: 24โ€ x 48โ€.

Number of Layers: 5 layers.

Common Construction: Protection / Filter / Drainage / Support Structure / Support Structure

wdt_ID Nominal Micron Lay Up Structure Laminate Thickness Air Permeability
1 2 100/325X3200/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 19.00
2 5 100/200X1400/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 25.00
3 10 100/165X1400/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 45.00
4 20 100/165X800/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 70.00
5 25 100/80x700/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 34.00
6 40 100/325/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 124.00
7 60 100/250/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 119.00
8 75 100/200/100/12x64/12x64 0.066 132.00
9 100 100/150/100/12X64/12X64 0.066 119.00
HF Series: (High Flow Series)

Our high-flow filter plate are the ideal media when high flow and robust construction are required. This series offers a wide range of options in support and drainage mesh.

Nominal filter ratings from 2 – 500 microns are available.

Standard Sheet Size: 24โ€ x 48โ€.

Number of Layers: 2 layers, 3 Layers, 4 Layers, 5 Layers

2 Layer Common Construction: Protection / Filter:ย  ย  The protection layer is normally a plain or twill weave. Filter layer can generally be almost any mesh construction or weave pattern.

3 Layer Common Construction: Protection / Filter / Support:ย  ย  The protection layer is normally a plain or twill weave. Filter layer can be almost any mesh construction and the support layer is normally a plain weave. This construction provides a media that is easy to clean.

4 Layer Common Construction: Protection / Filter / Drainage / Support: :ย  ย  The protection layer is normally a plain weave. Filter layer can be almost any mesh construction or weave pattern. The drainage layer is normally a plain weave with a high percent of open area. The support layer is normally a plain weave.

5 Layer Common Construction: Protection / Filter / Drainage / Support /Heavy Support:ย  ย  The protection layer is normally a plain weave. Filter layer can be almost any mesh construction or weave pattern. The drainage layer is normally a plain weave with a high percent of open area. The first support layer is normally a plain weave and the heavy support layer can have a wire diameter of .020โ€ or larger.

PM Series: (Perforated Plate + Mesh Series)

Super robust media that incorporates woven wire cloth and perforated plate. This media has very high compressive and mechanical strength. Many designs can have safe margins designed into the panel (non-perforated area) to aid in fabrication and handling.

Nominal filter ratings from 5 – 200 microns are available.

Standard Sheet Size: 24โ€ x 48โ€ (Custom sizes available).

Number of Layers: 2 layers, 3 Layers, 4 Layers, 5 Layers.

3 Layer Common Construction: Filter / Drainage / Perforated Plate:ย  ย  Filter layer is exposed and can be almost any mesh pattern. Drainage layer is normally a plain weave. The perforated support layer is normally at least 35% or greater open area.

4 Layer Common Construction: Protection / Filter / Drainage / Perforated Plate:ย  ย  The protection layer is normally a high open area plain weave. Filter layer can be almost any mesh construction or weave pattern. The drainage layer is normally a plain weave with a high percent of open area. The support layer is normally a plain weave.

CL Series: (Custom Layer Laminates)

Custom diffusion bonded laminates have endless design possibilities. We can design sintered wire cloth laminates to fit your application and optimize your process. Sintered metallic fiber felt can be incorporated into our wire mesh laminates.

Nominal filter ratings from 5 – 1000 microns are available.

Standard Sheet Size: 24โ€ x 48โ€ (Custom sizes available).

Number of Layers: 2 โ€“ 200 or more layers of wire cloth.

Sintered Metal Wire Cloth Filters / Diffusion Bonded - Dorstener Wire Tech offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire mesh metal filter products.
Sintered Metal Wire Cloth Filters / Diffusion Bonded - Dorstener Wire Tech offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire mesh metal filter products.
Sintered Metal Wire Cloth Filters / Diffusion Bonded - Dorstener Wire Tech offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire mesh metal filter products.

Definition of Sintered or Diffusion Bonded Wire Mesh:

Stainless Steel Sintered Wire Mesh is a filtering cloth made by pressing multi-layer woven wire cloth, then sintered together in a vacuum furnace. This kind of filtering cloth is much better than common metal woven wire mesh with good strength, hardness and good positioning of opening. Its comprehensive property is superior to sintered metal powder and porcelain. The major characteristics are: excellent strength, no inner support is required for making filter elements, no material, easily repeated cleaning, long lifespan and good anti-corrosion.

What Are Sintered Mesh Laminates?

Fine woven wire filter mesh provides micron-rated pore size but it is too thin and can be damaged. The best solution is to laminate the fine mesh to a coarser mesh supportive layer to provide increased strength and thickness. The common sintered wire mesh laminates are 5-layer or 6-layer, which is extensively used in filtration.

Diffusion Bonded Filter Elements

DWT produces a wide range of filter elements utilizing sintered wire cloth. Sintered Wire Mesh elements have many advantages over standard filter elements.

Sintered Metal Wire Cloth Filters / Diffusion Bonded - Dorstener Wire Tech offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire mesh metal filter products.

Sintered Metal Filter Elements Advantages

  • Many elements can be cleaned and used multiple times.
  • Sintered Wire Cloth elements are much stronger than non-sintered elements.
  • Sintered elements have a stable pore geometry that is ideally suited for back flush filtration systems.
  • Available in a wide range of alloys. Most common is 316Lss and 304Lss.
  • Sintered Mesh Elements are available in a wire range of micron ratings (5 to 1000 micron) and can be custom designed to meet or exceed your filtration and performance requirements.
  • Sintered Metal Filters are commonly used in Hot Gas Filtration, Polymer Filtration and Oil & Gas Filtration.
Sintered Metal Wire Cloth Filters / Diffusion Bonded - Dorstener Wire Tech offers a full line of diffusion bonded sintered wire mesh metal filter products.

All of our Sintered Metal Filters are available in a wide range of micron ratings and alloys. In almost all cases, sintered metal filters can be cleaned multiple times. Contact us today for a detailed quote or if you have any questions about our diffusion bonded sintered wire cloth capabilities.

Sintered Metal Filter Wire Cloth Alloys

304 Stainless Steel Sintered Wire Cloth

Most common stainless alloy used in wire weaving. Excellent corrosion properties and can withstand temperatures of 1100 Degrees F.

304L Stainless Steel Sintered Wire Cloth

Similar properties as 304ss but lower carbon content to permit better welding.

316SS Stainless Steel Sintered Wire Cloth

Similar properties to 304ss but is stabilized by the addition of Molybdenum for increased resistance to chemical corrosion.

316L Stainless Steel Sintered Wire Cloth

Similar properties as 316ss but lower carbon content to permit better welding.

904L Stainless Steel Sintered Wire Cloth

Hight resistance to corrosion and rust for sea water applications.

Nickel 200 Sintered Wire Cloth

Used in applications where high corrosion properties are required. Some applications could include several chemicals, caustics, and certain organic acids.

Monel 400 Sintered Wire Cloth

One of the most widely used alloys for high corrosion resistance. Used in many food and chemical processes. Monel is a registered trade mark for International Nickel Co INCO.

 

Metal Sintering by Porous Metal Filters

Benefits of Metal Sintering

Metal sintering offers several advantages over other manufacturing processes. These include:

  • Complex shapes: Metal sintering allows for creating complex shapes that would be difficult or impossible to produce using other methods.
  • High dimensional precision: It offers high dimensional accuracy, meaning that the finished product will be very close to the desired shape.
  • Reliability and repeatability of large mass production: It is a very reliable process, and the finished products are consistent, making it ideal for large-scale production runs.
  • Self-lubrication: It can create parts with self-lubricating properties. The powder is compacted under high pressure, creating a dense, tight bond between the particles that helps reduce friction and wear, making self-lubrication possible.
  • Unique and isotropic materials: It is used to create unique isotropic materials. These materials have the same properties in all directions, making them ideal for applications where strength and durability are essential.
  • Green technology: Itโ€™s considered a green technology, as it doesn’t produce any harmful emissions, making it ideal for companies looking to reduce their environmental impact.
  • Damping vibration: It can create parts with vibration damping properties. The powder is compacted under high pressure, creating a dense, tight bond that helps reduce vibrations and noise, making vibration damping possible.

Porous Metal Filters is ISO 9001 Certified, and all our products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. Our staff is available to help you design the wire filtrationย product that will meet your design requirements and budget. Contact us today for more information about our products.

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Porous Metal Filters provides solutions for industrial filtration, separation, flow control, noise reduction, powder fluidization, and other applications through our SINTERPOREยฎ brand of diffusion bonded (sintered) porous metal materials. Porous Metal Filtersโ€™ goal is to utilize its extensive experience to promote porous metal filters for the next generation of advanced filtration and separation products.

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