Materials and production of sintered filters

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Sintered filters are being used in an increasing number of applications. These filters are made from bronze, stainless steel or polyethylene. Sintered filters are characterized by close tolerances, a good price/quality ratio and a broad filter range of 0.5 to 200µm for SS and 8 to 100µm for bronze.

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Production process bronze sintered filters

Bronze sintered filters are made from spherical bronze powder. The form, size and distribution of the powder are important parameters which affect the filter's properties.

Bronze sintered filters are produced using the gravity sintering method. The bronze powder is placed in a mold and sintered.

During sintering, the powder particles are fused to one another at temperatures well below the melting point of the material. This process gives the highly porous filters their characteristic shape and properties.

After sintering, the size and position of the pores are mechanically fixed. The powder particles also form a rigid whole. This gives the filters a strength, form and stability equal to those of a bronze component.

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Production process stainless steel sintered filters

Stainless steel sintered filters are made from any metallurgical material that is produced as a powder. The filter's ultimate properties are influenced by the shape, size and distribution of the powder.

The most common materials are highly alloyed stainless steel types, but there are also nickel-based stainless steel varieties and titanium.

During the production of stainless steel sintered filters, the powder is compressed into a mold to create a solid, brittle component. The pore size can be determined by the powder that is chosen and the pressing force that is applied.

During sintering, the powder particles are fused to one another at temperatures well below the melting point of the material. This process gives the highly porous filters their characteristic shape and properties.

After sintering, the size and position of the pores are mechanically fixed. The powder particles also form a rigid whole. This gives the filters a strength, form and stability equal to those of a metal component.

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Material SIKA-B

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SIKA-B are sintered porous bronze parts produced from spherical bronze powder.

These items are highly corrosion resistant, are characterized by a high structural stability and strength, they are self-supporting and suitable for high pressure differentials.

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Materiaal SIKA-R

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SIKA-R are sintered porous SS parts produced from irregularly shaped SS powder, generally AISI 316L.

They are stronger than bronze filters because of the powder's irregular shape. They are also suitable for higher temperatures.

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Specifications and materials of sintered filters

Specifications
GroupMaterialW. no.Max. Temp.

Reduce

Max. Temp.

Oxidize

Key words
BronzeCuSn122.1052300250For hydraulics and pneumatics
High-alloyed materialsAISI 304L1.4306540400(The) standard for applications in the food industry
High-alloyed materialsAISI 316L1.4404540400(The) standard for applications in the food industry
High-alloyed materialsAISI 904L1.4539600500Resistant to sulphuric, phosphoric and hydrochloric acid
High-alloyed materialsAISI 3101.4841800600Heat-resistant
High-alloyed materialsFeCrAI1.4767900900Heat-resistant
Nickel alloysHastelloy C 222.4602650650Resistant to corrosion from different aggressive media. Sustained temperatures of >400 are possible.
Nickel alloysHastelloy C 2762.4819650600Resistant to corrosion from different aggressive media. Sustained temperatures of >400 are possible.
Nickel alloysHastelloy X2.4665925925Resistant to corrosion from different aggressive media. Sustained temperatures of >400 are possible.
Nickel alloysInconel 6002.4816650650Resistant to corrosion from different aggressive media. Sustained temperatures of >400 are possible.
Nickel alloysInconel 6252.4856650600Resistant to corrosion from different aggressive media. Sustained temperatures of >400 are possible.
Nickel alloysMonel 4002.4360500500Resistant to media containing CI
TitaniumTi-500500Medicines, acids, electrolysis

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Download the brochure in which you will find everything about our range of sintered filters, also known as silencers. In the brochure you can read more about the function of sintered filters and you will find an overview of the PUKS range, the technical properties and extensive information about the materials.

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