Box of Screens – Metal

The Box of Screens is a bulk pack of 500 metal pipe screens designed for smoke shops, head shops, and serious smokers who burn through screens regularly. Each box contains 100 individually wrapped 5-packs, making it easy to stock a retail counter, share with friends, or keep a personal stash that actually lasts. Metal screens fit most standard hand pipes and provide consistent airflow while keeping ash and debris out of your piece.

Why stock up on screens

• 500 screens per box — enough to last months of daily use or keep a shop counter stocked for weeks
• Pre-wrapped 5-packs — retail-ready packaging that's easy to grab, sell, or toss in a bag
• Cleaner hits — metal mesh catches ash and particulate before it reaches your mouth or clogs your pipe
• Universal fit — standard size works with most glass, metal, and wood hand pipes
• Affordable per-screen cost — buying bulk means you're not overpaying for something you'll replace constantly

Who this is for

Retail buyers and shop owners will appreciate the 100-pack format—each 5-pack is already wrapped and ready to hang on a peg or drop in a bowl by the register. For personal use, this is the kind of supply that means you'll never be stuck scraping resin out of a clogged pipe because you ran out of fresh screens. If you're the friend who always has screens when someone needs one, this box pays for itself in goodwill alone.

How metal screens work

Pipe screens sit at the bottom of your bowl, creating a barrier between your packed herb and the pipe's airway. Without a screen, finely ground flower pulls through on the inhale, clogging the stem and leaving you with a mouthful of ash. The metal mesh allows air to pass while catching debris—simple concept, huge difference in the quality of your session.

Metal screens are the most common type because they're cheap, effective, and last longer than brass alternatives. They'll eventually clog with resin and need replacing, but at this quantity, you can swap them out as often as you want without thinking twice. Some smokers change screens every few bowls; others wait until airflow drops off noticeably. Either approach works—it's about your preference for clean hits versus maximum use per screen.

For best results, seat the screen flat against the bowl bottom before packing. A slightly curved screen is fine and can actually help it stay in place. If a screen pops up when you inhale, press it back down with a dab tool or similar implement before lighting.

Specifications

What's included

• 100 wrapped 5-packs of metal screens
• 500 total screens per box

Care and maintenance

Used screens can be soaked in isopropyl alcohol to remove resin buildup, rinsed, and reused a few times before they need replacing. That said, at this price point, most people just toss them when they get gunky. If you're cleaning screens, let them dry completely before reusing to avoid inhaling alcohol residue.

Frequently asked questions

What size pipes do these screens fit?

These are standard-size metal screens that fit most common hand pipes, spoons, and bowls. They work with glass, metal, wood, and silicone pipes that have a typical bowl diameter. For unusually large or small bowls, you may need to trim or find specialty sizes.

How often should I replace pipe screens?

Depends on how you smoke. Heavy users might swap screens every few sessions; occasional smokers can stretch one for a week or more. Replace when airflow feels restricted or the screen looks caked with black residue. With 500 screens, you can change them as often as you want.

Can I reuse these screens after cleaning?

Yes. Soak in isopropyl alcohol for 10-15 minutes, rinse with water, and let dry completely. Metal screens can handle a few cleaning cycles before the mesh starts to warp or degrade. Most people just replace them instead of cleaning since they're so affordable in bulk.

Are these good for resale in a smoke shop?

That's exactly what the 5-pack format is designed for. Each pack is individually wrapped and ready for retail display. Hang them on a peg, drop them in a counter bowl, or bundle them with pipe purchases. Screens are a consistent seller because they're consumable—customers always come back.

Metal vs brass screens—what's the difference?

Metal screens like these are more durable and hold up better to repeated heating. Brass screens are softer and may deform faster, but some smokers prefer their slightly different taste profile. For general use, metal is the go-to choice and what most shops stock.

Will these fit a bong bowl?

They can work in some bong bowl pieces, but bong bowls often have larger diameters than standard hand pipes. You may need to use multiple screens or look for larger bowl screens specifically. For most slide bowls, a glass screen or larger metal screen is a better fit.

How should I store unused screens?

Keep them in the box in a dry place. Metal screens don't degrade over time, so there's no rush to use them. The wrapped 5-packs protect them from dust and moisture. Toss a few packs in your stash box or by your smoking setup so they're always within reach.