Application 3 of 6
Water and oil filtration mesh
Mesh for drinking water and irrigation filters, water treatment screens, and lubricant and fuel oil filtration.
PA6 · PET
Water filtration
Screen filters, cartridge pre-filters and irrigation filters. Polyester is preferred where long wet service and stable apertures matter.
PA6
Oil filtration
Nylon resists oils and greases. Available as narrow slit strips for oil filter production, for example 100 mm width, and as full-width rolls.
Typical constructions
| Use | Typical opening | Suggested nylon | Suggested polyester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation screen | 100 – 150 µm | 142 mesh / 60 µm (119 µm) | 53-64 (125 µm) |
| Coarse pre-filter | 200 – 300 µm | 81 mesh / 100 µm (213 µm) | 32-80 (233 µm) |
| Lubricant filtration | 50 – 100 µm | 163 mesh / 60 µm (96 µm) | 64-55 (101 µm) |
| Fine oil polishing | 25 µm | 399 mesh twill / 43 µm (25 µm) | — |
Starting points only. We confirm construction after reviewing flow rate, pressure and contaminant.
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