Single Layer Wire Mesh Discs: What Buyers Are Really Asking For

If you spec filters for a living, you know the drill: tight timelines, shifting media requirements, and a plant manager who just wants it to work. The Wire Mesh Disc in its Single Layer form is still the dependable workhorse I see most on production floors—precise, durable, surprisingly configurable. And yes, there are nuances that separate a good disc from one that sheds burrs into your process (you don’t want that).

Quick Specs (Real-World Friendly)

Product	Single Layer Wire Mesh Disc
Materials	SS304, SS201, SS316, SS316L, Nickel N6/N4/200, Low-carbon steel, Galvanized, others on request
Mesh range	1–635 mesh (ISO/ASTM; actual retention ≈ 20 μm–6 mm; real-world use may vary)
Sizes	Ø1 mm to 1 m; thickness typically ≈ 0.1–1.2 mm depending on mesh and type
Shapes	Circle, Square, Oval, Kidney, Rectangle, Irregular
Types	Woven wire, Perforated, Expanded metal
Finish	Smooth edges, burr-free; optional anneal, passivation
Origin	No.346 Xinying East Street, Anping County, Hebei, China

Where they’re used (and why)

I see Single Layer Wire Mesh Disc units in polymer melt filtration, hydraulic systems, petrochemical strainers, solvent pre-filtration, water treatment skids, lab sampling, even coffee roasters (no kidding). The appeal is simple: accurate aperture, good strength-to-weight, easy to clean, and a predictable pressure drop.

How it’s made (process flow)

1. Material selection: SS316/316L for corrosion, nickel grades for high-temp/corrosive media.
2. Mesh forming: woven to ISO 9044/ASTM E2016, or perforated/expanded depending on load/flow.
3. Cutting: CNC die-cut, laser, or waterjet (laser for tight tolerances ≈ ±0.10 mm on small discs).
4. Edge finishing: deburr and flatten; optional rim ring if needed.
5. Cleaning: ultrasonic + solvent rinse; oil-free packaging for critical lines.
6. Inspection: aperture check, thickness, flatness, visual defects per ISO 9044; MTRs on request (EN 10204 3.1).
7. Testing: bubble-point or gas-diffusion (ASTM F316) for woven; burst/pressure test where applicable.

Service life? It varies. In moderate hydraulic duty, a stainless Single Layer Wire Mesh Disc often runs months between changeouts; in polymer lines, changeouts track batch lengths and backflush discipline.

Performance snapshot (indicative)

Internal test: 200-mesh SS316L, Ø20 mm, IPA bubble-point ≈ 1.4–1.6 bar (ASTM F316); water flow at 0.1 bar ≈ 7–9 L/min through 50 cm² equivalent. Your media and fouling will swing these numbers.

Vendor landscape (what differs in practice)

Vendor	Lead time	Customization	Certs/Testing	Notes
Factory (Anping origin)	≈ 7–15 days	Shapes, rings, tight tolerances	ISO 9001 (commonly), MTRs, ASTM F316 on request	Direct control over mesh and cutting
Trading house	around 15–30 days	Limited specials	Varies by upstream source	Good for spot buys
Local fab shop	Quick for low qty	Custom shapes	Basic inspection	Higher unit cost

Customization tips

- Specify media: chemistry, temp, viscosity. Many customers say switching to 316L quickly paid back in caustic CIP lines.

- Call out edge treatment and flatness; it seems minor, but gasket sealing depends on it.

- For abrasive slurries, consider perforated or expanded Wire Mesh Disc as a support under a finer woven layer (even on “single layer” projects, a support screen is sometimes nested in the housing).

Field notes and mini case studies

- Beverage plant (CIP-heavy): 80-mesh SS316L Wire Mesh Disc cut changeouts by ~30% after switching to passivated finish.

- Polymer line: dual housing with staged 40/100 mesh Wire Mesh Disc reduced pressure spikes; operators said “less babysitting.”

Compliance and paperwork

Common requests: ISO 9001 quality system, EN 10204 3.1 MTRs, RoHS/REACH statements. Standards referenced include ISO 9044 and ASTM E2016 for mesh; ASTM F316 for bubble-point testing.

If you need steady supply from Anping (the wire mesh capital), the Single Layer Wire Mesh Disc from the address above is a sensible, proven option—accurate size, uniform mesh, smooth edges, burr-free, and priced sanely.

References

1. ASTM E2016 – Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth.
2. ISO 9044 – Industrial wire screens and cloth – Technical requirements and tests.
3. ASTM F316 – Determining Bubble Point and Mean Flow Pore Test of Porous Materials.