Sintered Mesh

Sintered mesh refers to wire mesh that has been consolidated through sintering—a thermal diffusion process. During sintering, single or multi-layer wire mesh is heated in a furnace (under protective atmosphere or vacuum) to a temperature where the wire crossover points fuse together without melting the material completely. This process creates a rigid, dimensionally stable, porous metal structure in which the wires are permanently bonded.

Multiple layers of different mesh types are often combined into a sintered laminate—for example, a fine filtration layer paired with one or more coarser support layers. These are sintered together to form a unified filter medium with a defined pore size and high mechanical strength. Sintered mesh does not fray, can withstand high differential pressures, and is typically suitable for backflushing or cleaning, making it reusable.

Sintered meshes are used in demanding filtration applications in industries such as chemicals, oil and gas, hydraulics, and food processing—anywhere metallic filters with precise filtration ratings and structural stability are required. In architecture, sintered mesh is rarely used, as it typically appears matte and porous, with a primarily technical function. However, in some cases, sintered plates might serve decorative purposes, such as light-diffusing or sound-absorbing elements.