Sugar Test Sieve

What is a sugar test sieve?

Sugar test sieve are often used with standard sieve sets in conjunction with mechanical vibrating screens and other devices. The screening particle size varies depending on the type of sugar and testing standards: refined sugars commonly use apertures of 850μm, 600μm, 500μm, and 355μm. White sugar testing generally covers a range of 0.28mm to 2.5mm. Powdered sugar screening can be refined to 212μm or even smaller. In terms of output, experimental equipment can process approximately 200g of sample at a time, and screening takes 10-20 minutes. Industrial-grade sugar sieves have higher outputs. High-flow screens can increase sugar production by 150%-170% compared to standard screens. Some vibrating screening equipment can reach over 100 tons per hour, which is affected by the screen aperture, porosity, vibration parameters, and sugar condition.

Sugar Test Sieve usually consists of a set of standard sieves, sieve frames, chassis and covers, which separate sugar products by particle size through mechanical vibration or manual operation. Its core function is to measure the particle size distribution of sugar products to ensure that they meet production or use requirements.

Video of sugar test sieve

How does the sugar test sieve work?

First, place the sugar product to be tested into the upper sieve to complete the loading. Then, mechanical vibration is used to make the sugar product move on the sieve, allowing fine sugar particles to pass through the sieve and fall into the lower layer, while coarse sugar particles remain on the sieve to achieve screening. Then, the different apertures of each sieve are used to classify the sugar products according to particle size. Finally, the sugar products on each sieve are taken out, weighed, and the particle size distribution is calculated to complete the weighing.

Core parameters of sugar test sieve

Parameter name	Parameter range/example value	Remarks
Sieve aperture	20 mesh~500 mesh	Select according to the particle size of sugar products
Sieve frame diameter	100mm, 200mm, 300mm	The commonly used diameter in the laboratory is 200mm
Number of screening layers	1~8 layers	Select according to the particle size classification requirements
Vibration frequency	50Hz~60Hz	Used for mechanical vibration screening
Sieving time	5min~15min	Determined according to the sample amount and particle size distribution
Material	Stainless steel, brass, plastic	Stainless steel is most commonly used, corrosion-resistant and easy to clean

Mesh size: The mesh size of the test sieve is usually expressed in mesh or millimeter (mm). Common mesh sizes include 20 mesh (0.84 mm), 40 mesh (0.42 mm), 60 mesh (0.25 mm), 80 mesh (0.18 mm), 100 mesh (0.15 mm), etc.

Mesh specifications: The mesh of the test sieve usually uses standard specifications. There will be some slight differences in different standard specifications, but they usually provide a series of standardized mesh apertures and wire diameters.

Sieve frame size: The sieve frame of the test sieve usually has standard sizes, such as a round sieve frame with a diameter of 200 mm or 300 mm, or a square sieve frame with a side length of 200 mm or 300 mm.

Shape	Diameter	Effective screen surface diameter		Height
		Min	Max
Round hole	75mm	75mm	65mm	25mm
	200mm	200mm	185mm	25mm, 50mm
	300mm	300mm	275mm	75mm
Square hole	300mm	300mm		75mm

What types of sugar content test sieves are there

Material type	Picture	features	disadvantages	applicable scenarios
Stainless steel sieve		made of stainless steel (such as 304 or 316 stainless steel)	higher cost and heavier weight	scenarios that require high-precision screening, such as the sugar industry, food industry, and laboratory research
Brass sieve		made of brass, with certain wear resistance and corrosion resistance	easy to oxidize, short service life	small-scale production or limited budget scenarios
Nylon sieve		made of nylon material, light and not easy to rust	poor wear resistance, easy to deform, not suitable for high-precision screening	temporary screening or scenarios with low precision requirements
Alloy screen		Made of special alloys (such as high manganese steel), with extremely high wear resistance and corrosion resistance	High cost, heavy weight	High-precision screening or scenes with extremely high wear resistance requirements.

The structure of sugar test sieve

The screen is made of stainless steel or brass, with standard aperture sizes such as 20, 40, and 60 mesh. The screen frame, which secures the screen, is typically made of stainless steel or plastic. The bottom tray collects the powdered sugar after it passes through the finest sieve. A cover prevents splashing during the screening process. A vibrating device automates the screening process, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Application of sugar test sieve

Sugar test sieves are widely used in food and beverage, agriculture, laboratory, and traditional Chinese medicine preparations to separate impurities, determine sugar content, and analyze samples. In juice processing, the sieve removes solid particles such as pulp and peel, and combined with sugar content measurement, it reveals the sugar level of the juice. In agriculture, determining the sugar content of fruits and vegetables allows for comparison of the maturity and taste of different varieties, providing a reference for breeding and cultivation. In research laboratories, sugar sieves can be used for sugar analysis of plant extracts or fermentation broths, helping to study the distribution and properties of sugars. In traditional Chinese medicine preparations, detecting the sugar content of medicinal materials or finished products using sugar sieves aids in drug quality evaluation and formulation adjustment.

Sugar test mesh number aperture comparison table

Number of mesh	mesh diameter (mm)	number of mesh	mesh diameter (mm)	number of mesh	mesh diameter (mm)
2 mesh	12.5	45 mesh	0.4	220 mesh	0.065
3 mesh	8	50 mesh	0.355	240 mesh	0.063
4 mesh	6	55 mesh	0.315	250 mesh	0.061
5 mesh	6	60 mesh	0.28	280 mesh	0.055
6 mesh	4	65 mesh	0.25	300 mesh	0.050
8 mesh	3	70 mesh	0.224	320 mesh	0.045
10 mesh	2	75 mesh	0.2	325 mesh	0.043
12 mesh	1.6	80 mesh	0.18	340 mesh	0.041
14 mesh	1.43	90 mesh	0.16	360 mesh	0.040
16 mesh	1.25	100 mesh	0.154	400 mesh	0.0385
18 mesh	1	110 mesh	0.15	500 mesh	0.0308
20 mesh	0.9	120 mesh	0.125	600 mesh	0.026
24 mesh	0.8	130 mesh	0.112	800 mesh	0.022
26 mesh	0.71	140 mesh	0.105	900 mesh	0.020
28 mesh	0.68	150 mesh	0.100	1000 mesh	0.015
30 mesh	0.6	160 mesh	0.096	1800 mesh	0.010
32 mesh	0.58	180 mesh	0.09	2000 mesh	0.008
35 mesh	0.50	190 mesh	0.08	2300 mesh	0.005
40 mesh	0.45	200 mesh	0.074	2800 mesh	0.003

 

How to use the sugar test sieve for testing

The steps for testing sugar content using the Sugar Test Sieve typically include five routine steps: preparing the sample, preparing the juice, using the sugar test sieve, determining the sugar content, and interpreting the results.

Prepare the sample: Select fresh fruit or vegetable samples, wash and remove the skin, and keep the sample intact.

Prepare the juice: Chop or squeeze the sample to release the juice, and prepare the juice sample to be tested.

Use the sugar test sieve: Place the sugar test sieve on the container, pour the juice sample to be tested, and gently shake or press to make the juice pass through the sieve meshs.

Measure the sugar content: The juice flowing out through the sieve meshs contains plant cells, and the sugar molecules are small. The sweetness of the sample can be judged by measuring the sugar content in these juices.

Read the results: According to the test results, the sugar content of the sample can be judged.

How do I use Sugar Test Sieve?

The Sugar Test Sieve can process various types of sugar, including granulated sugar, brown sugar, rock sugar, and fructose. During operation, the sugar to be sieved is evenly placed on the top sieve, and sieves of different mesh sizes are stacked according to the desired particle size. After starting the sieve, the sugar passes through the sieve layer by layer under vibration or shaking. The finest sugar is discharged from the bottom outlet, while coarser particles remain on the upper sieves. Different types of sugar require different mesh sizes depending on the intended use; for example, granulated sugar commonly uses 40–80 mesh, brown sugar and rock sugar use 20–60 mesh, and fructose uses 60 mesh or higher to ensure uniform particle size and stable sieving results.

What are the disadvantages of sugar test sieve?

The Sugar Test Sieve has limitations in accuracy. Temperature, humidity, and operating methods can affect measurement results, and variations in sieve aperture size and sample size can also introduce biases, requiring multiple measurements to obtain reference data. For some agricultural products with unusual shapes or high viscosity, sieving may be difficult, leading to results that deviate from the actual sugar content. Uneven sample processing, insufficient mixing, or moisture absorption and clumping can also cause errors in particle size distribution measurement. To reduce errors, samples can be dried before sieving or anti-caking treatments can be used.

Selection suggestions for sugar test sieves

When selecting a Sugar Test Sieve, the sieve aperture should be chosen based on the particle size distribution of the sugar product to ensure that the sieve is suitable for the sample characteristics. For larger sample volumes, a larger diameter sieve frame can be used to improve operational efficiency. Depending on experimental needs, a manual or mechanical vibrating sieve can be selected; mechanical vibration is more suitable for processing large batches of samples. The stainless steel material is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean, allowing for long-term use and repeated cleaning, helping to maintain stability in analysis and sugar content determination.

Sugar test sieve manufacturer

Our factory can customize various models of laboratory sieves, such as DH-300T, DH-400T, and DH-500T, according to customers' screening capacity requirements and sieve sizes, to meet the needs of different experimental and production scales. Each piece of equipment can be optimized for material characteristics, including sieve material, vibration frequency, and sieve surface structure, to ensure screening efficiency and accuracy. In addition, we provide trial operation services, using specific materials provided by the customer to conduct actual screening tests, helping to determine the optimal screening particle size and the most suitable equipment model.