Very fine metal fiber filtration media are encapsulated either in the ink cartridges or in the printhead. The size of the filter disk can be as small as 12 mm². A key characteristic of any inkjet filtration media is high porosity, to ensure a good flow distribution and a high flow rate. Bekaert provides custom filtration solutions for the inkjet industry.

The size of the filter square or disk can be as small as 12 mm². Selecting this cleanroom grade material that offers fine filtration at high porosity, and high strength for a long lifetime, ensures that the media availability is on reel or cut to tailor-made dimensions. Compared to fine mesh, our material is more economical.

Compared to synthetic filtration alternatives, metal fibers are more durable and more cost-effective for printheads as the filter doesn’t have to be replaced.