Screen Mesh

[sterling18]

I'm looking for the 53 micron screen mesh, and it's costing an arm and a leg for the material.

Is there an alternative? Coffee filters?

Thanks,

 

[GreshamH]

If you are just looking for smaller amounts http://www.smallparts.com/s/ref=sp_search?searchNodeID=16310161&keywords=mesh&x=0&y=0&Action=submit has gotten me by in a jam for cheap.

 

[GreshamH]

http://www.smallparts.com/Micron-Op...&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=493388211&pf_rd_s=center-3

50µm 12" x 12" for $15.88

 

[sterling18]

http://www.smallparts.com/Micron-Op...&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=493388211&pf_rd_s=center-3

50µm 12" x 12" for $15.88

Cool, thank you.

I found those but wasn't sure if it was a good deal or not. Thank you for your confirmation.

 

[GreshamH]

It's not the best deal but finding mesh in small sizes is not an easy task. Normally you buy it by the yard

 

[cabrego]

I did some research a while back on this subject.

This was the best deal I could find...

http://www.mcmaster.com/#wire-cloth/=6rcn8t

 

[GreshamH]

I did some research a while back on this subject.

This was the best deal I could find...

http://www.mcmaster.com/#wire-cloth/=6rcn8t

Metal tends to be harder to work with and IME requires more work to keep it "open". A better solution from McMaster is this page:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastic-mesh/=6rdlrz

 

[cabrego]

Metal tends to be harder to work with and IME requires more work to keep it "open". A better solution from McMaster is this page:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastic-mesh/=6rdlrz

yea I was trying to link to the plastic stuff..I would avoid metals for the sake of corrison issue too..

 

[GreshamH]

Metal screens (SS) do have their place. We incorporate them in areas where we have major cleaning daily. This would be for continues flow through systems for rotifers and such were daily scrubbing is needed and done. In a case like that the plastic mesh gets "worn" out and the mesh actually opens up a bit allowing larger particles (rotifers, etc) though it.

We scrub them, use a pressure washer and every so often leave them in an acid bath for a while.

 

[david335]

How about the quality of 50 Micron Nylon Mesh Filter Bag that is for sale on Ebay (4" diameter & 14" long)??
Did anybody buy it to make rotifer sieve?

 

[GreshamH]

I've used them. They're fine for less the commercial uses, ie. fine for hobbyists.

Try to find poly and not nylon. Nylon tends to stretch over time. Guess I should have mentioned that tid bit earlier.