High-Flow Mesh Filters
Rugged Mesh Filtration Built for Extreme Launch Vehicle Demands
Mott High-Flow Mesh Filters provide reliable protection for launch vehicle propulsion systems operating in high-flow, cryogenic, and dynamic environments. Designed with robust metal mesh media and aerospace-grade construction, these filters help protect turbopumps, feed lines, regulators, valves, and ignition systems from foreign object debris while maintaining exceptionally low pressure loss
Why High-Flow Mesh Filters?
Launch vehicle propulsion systems demand filtration solutions capable of handling extreme flow rates, rapid thermal transitions, vibration, and pressure fluctuations. Mott mesh filters are engineered to provide contamination protection without restricting flow, making them ideal for propulsion architectures where pressure drop must be minimized
Performance Specifications
| Specification | Capability |
|---|---|
| Filtration Technology | Laser-welded metal mesh |
| Mesh Types | Square Mesh, Twilled Woven Cloth, Reps, Touraille, Vertical Touraille |
| Particle Capture Range | 5–1,000 microns |
| Pressure Drop | Optimized for high-flow, low-pressure-drop applications |
| Operating Environment | Cryogenic to high-temperature propulsion systems |
| Materials | Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel |
| Applications | Turbopumps, feed lines, valves, regulators, and ignition feed systems |
| Manufacturing | AS9100-certified U.S. production |
| Configuration | Off-the-Shelf & Custom Designs |
Materials & Compatibility
Applications
Launch Vehicle Propulsion Systems
Provides first-line protection against foreign object debris and particulate contamination in high-flow propulsion architectures.
Turbopump Protection
Prevents debris from entering sensitive turbopump assemblies while minimizing pressure loss.
Propellant Feed Systems
Protects critical feed lines and fluid circuits in demanding launch environments.
Valve & Regulator Protection
Fine-capture mesh options provide a secondary level of cleanliness control for propulsion hardware.
Ignition Feed Systems
Helps prevent contaminants from reaching ignition hardware and sensitive flow-control components.
Key Engineering Benefits
Our Mesh Media Options
Square Mesh
High-flow applications requiring open area and low pressure drop
Twilled Woven Cloth
Applications needing added strength and finer particle control
Reps
Dense woven mesh construction for controlled filtration performance
Touraille
Specialized woven mesh option for propulsion filtration requirements
Vertical Touraille
Specialized mesh construction for tailored flow and filtration needs
Need a Custom Electric Propulsion Filter?
Whether you need a proven off-the-shelf configuration or a fully custom solution optimized for your propulsion architecture, Mott’s engineering team can help identify the right filtration solution for your mission requirements.