test sieve for particle analysis material

Wednesday January-14 2026  08:31:22

test sieve for particle analysis material can be used for sieving and particle size analysis of granular materials such as mung beans, soil, and sand. Its sieve aperture ranges from 20 micrometers to 125 millimeters. Common sieve frame diameters include 200 millimeters and 100 millimeters, facilitating compatibility with various equipment. The sieve frame is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, featuring a robust structure, long service life, and suitability for frequent reuse and easy cleaning and maintenance. The sieve mesh is typically made of high-precision woven metal wire mesh; for micron-level ultrafine sieving, electroformed microporous sieves can also be used. The product conforms to international standards such as ASTM E11 or ISO 3310-1.

Test Sieve for Particle Analysis Material Principle

When using test sieve for particle analysis material for sieving, stainless steel or brass sieve frames are selected based on the characteristics of the particles. Then, single or multiple sieves are selected and assembled according to the sieving requirements. When selecting multiple sieves, it is important to place the sieve with the largest aperture at the top and the sieve with the smallest aperture at the bottom, so that particles smaller than the aperture can pass through the sieve while particles larger than the aperture are retained. The particles on each sieve are then weighed to calculate the particle size distribution.

Advantages of Test Sieve for Particle Analysis Material

Using test sieve for particle analysis material ensures consistent product quality. Particles that are too large or too small can affect usability; sieving ensures that the particle size is within the required range. Particle size can affect material flowability, bulk density, and reaction rate. Through sieving analysis, engineers can control grinding time, avoiding over-grinding or under-grinding, thus optimizing the production process and efficiency. When quality problems arise in the produced products, test sieves can perform particle size analysis to determine which production equipment is malfunctioning. The sieving results from sieves are accurate and reliable, unaffected by particle shape, color, or optical properties. Furthermore, test sieves worldwide have standardized aperture sizes, facilitating data comparison.

Test Sieve for Particle Analysis Material Mesh Size Table

Sieve size (US Sieve #)	Sieve aperture size (mm)	Sieve aperture size (μm)	Mesh (approximately equivalent)
4	4.75 mm	4750 μm	4 mesh
8	2.36 mm	2360 μm	8 mesh
10	2.00 mm	2000 μm	10 mesh
16	1.18 mm	1180 μm	16 mesh
20	0.850 mm	850 μm	20 mesh
30	0.600 mm	600 μm	30 mesh
40	0.425 mm	425 μm	40 mesh
50	0.300 mm	300 μm	50 mesh
60	0.250 mm	250 μm	60 mesh
70	0.212 mm	212 μm	70 mesh
100	0.150 mm	150 μm	100 mesh
140	0.106 mm	106 μm	140 mesh
200	0.075 mm	75 μm	200 mesh
230	0.063 mm	63 μm	230 mesh
325	0.045 mm	45 μm	325 mesh
400	0.038 mm	38 μm	400 mesh

Types of Test Sieve for Particle Analysis Material

When sieving particulate materials, dry sieving or wet sieving can be chosen depending on the state of the material. Dry sieving is simpler to operate, while wet sieving is more time-consuming. Below are the differences between the two types of test sieves for particle analysis materials.

Dry sieving involves passing dry, free-flowing particulate materials through a series of sieves with different aperture sizes without liquid assistance. It is suitable for dry, non-agglomerated particles that are not prone to static electricity.

Wet sieving involves passing slurry or suspended materials through a sieve with the assistance of water or other liquids. It can be used to remove fine powder or separate different particle size components. It is suitable for moist, easily agglomerated particles, particles with high mud content, particles with a lot of powder, and particles that do not dissolve or chemically react in water.

Below is a comparison table of dry and wet sieving:

Comparison Item	Dry Sieving	Wet Sieving
Use of Liquid	Does not use liquid	Uses water or other liquids
Suitable Particles	Dry, non-sticky particles	Sticky, agglomerated or fine powder particles
Common Sieve Materials	Stainless steel, brass	Nylon, stainless steel, polyester
Minimum Effective Particle Size	Generally ≥ 75 μm	Can be < 75 μm
Analysis Accuracy	Medium	High
Prone to Sieve Blockage	Yes (when there is fine powder)	No (rinsed in liquid)
Operation Complexity	Simple	Relatively complex
Equipment Requirements	Sieve shaker or hand sieve	Wet sieving device, water source
Sample Pretreatment	Usually dried	Generally no need for complete drying

Materials suitable for sieving with a test sieve for particle analysis

The test sieve for particle analysis is suitable for various granular materials of different shapes and properties, including large and small particles, such as dry sand, gravel, grains, plastic granules, certain mineral powders, cement, clay, silt, soil, finely ground minerals, pigments, and slurries.

As a machine for analyzing granular materials, the test sieve for particle analysis can be selected for manual sieving or a test sieve machine. When using a manual sieve, ensure even shaking to prevent material scattering. When using a test sieve machine, set an appropriate time, such as 10-15 minutes, to ensure complete sieving. If you are unsure how to choose, you can contact DaHan Machinery online for recommendations on suitable materials and sieve mesh sizes.