Exploring The Role Of Overscreens In Filtration

Wire mesh serves a myriad of purposes in both architectural and industrial settings. Depending on the material and mesh opening size, different meshes serve specialized industrial applications such as filters, sieves, RFI shielding screens and more. Steel mesh in particular finds a highly specific use in industrial filtration in the form of an overscreen. This blog explores the overscreen and its importance in the filtration process.

What Is An Overscreen?

An overscreen is made of a woven steel mesh wire which has been woven together to form an intricate, grid-like pattern. The small diameter and opening area make them an excellent choice for filtration and sieving applications. 

Importance Of Overscreens In Filtration

Here’s why overscreen is a staple in filtration applications:

- Known to have desirable filtration properties like high flexibility, stability, durability, and smoothness, overscreens made of steel mesh are a perfect fit in industrial filtration applications.

- When combined with inline strainers, overscreens become an ideal filter medium for sanitary purposes. Hence, in industries such as food production, electronics and pharmaceuticals, it becomes a critical part of effective filtration. Steel mesh, known for its anti-corrosive properties, is easy to clean and maintain for the aforementioned industries.

- Since overscreens can be customized according to the specifications stated by the manufacturer, they become a versatile filtration solution that can accommodate highly specialized requirements. Hence, it can be used in specialized applications as well, such as oil and gas filtration. This is a complicated process that requires a high degree of purification. Here too, a stainless steel wire mesh serves as a perfect filtration medium due to its durability and anti-corrosive properties.

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