ASTM E1638-22

Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01. Terms are defined that are related to the manufacture of standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms related to the methods, analysis, procedures, and equipment for sizing and separating particles.  
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to the scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2022
• ICS: 01.040.19 - Testing (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
• Technical Committee: E29 - Particle and Spray Characterization
• Drafting Committee: E29.01 - Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E1638 − 22
Standard Terminology
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Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1638; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Particle size analysis through the use of standard test sieves, and particle separation through the use
of screening media, are commonly adopted methods of achieving desired process specifications
related to particles. To ensure a better understanding of sizing and separation systems and processes
and to ensure appropriate comparison of data, terminology common to the processes must be
documented and defined.
For Subcommittee E29.01 on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media, this is an ongoing
process of developing new related terms. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, precision,
and clarity for the terms included. Suggestions and comments for additions, corrections, and revisions
are welcomed.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of 2.1 ASTM Standards:
the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01. E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
Terms are defined that are related to the manufacture of Sieves
standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms E161 Specification for Electroformed Material and Test
related to the methods, analysis, procedures, and equipment for Sieves
sizing and separating particles. E323 Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing
Purposes
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization
E454 Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and
feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit
Screens (Square Opening Series)
to the scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing
E674 Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and
ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear
Screens (Round Opening Series)
in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
E2016 Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
E2427 Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
for Test Sieves
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
E2589 Terminology Relating to Nonsieving Methods of
information only and are not considered standard.
Powder Characterization
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- E2814 Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
E3278 Test Method for Bubble Point Pressure of Woven
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Wire Filter Cloth
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- E3315 Specification for Certification of Metallic Materials
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
absolute filtration rating, n—largest pore size found in the
test specimen. E3278
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E29 on Particle
and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01
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on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E1638 – 18. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1638-22. the ASTM website.
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agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together. candidate test sieve, n—the test sieve to be performance
E1638 tested. E2427
aperture, n—the opening in a screening or sieving medium.
centers, n—the dimensional sum of one perforation and one
E11, E2016 bar, or the dimensional distance from the center of one
perforation to the center of an adjacent perforation.
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a
E454, E674
screening or sieving medium. E11, E2016
certificate of compliance, n—an attestation document in
as reported, v—information
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Designation: E1638 − 18 E1638 − 22
Standard Terminology
1
Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1638; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Particle size analysis through the use of standard test sieves, and particle separation through the use
of screening media, are commonly adopted methods of achieving desired process specifications
related to particles. To ensure a better understanding of sizing and separation systems and processes
and to ensure appropriate comparison of data, terminology common to the processes must be
documented and defined.
For Subcommittee E29.01 on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media, this is an ongoing
process of developing new related terms. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, precision,
and clarity for the terms included. Suggestions and comments for additions, corrections, and revisions
are welcomed.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01. Terms
are defined that are related to the manufacture of standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms related to the methods,
analysis, procedures, and equipment for sizing and separating particles.
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit to the
scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear in
common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01 on
Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2018December 2022. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20132018
as E1638 – 13.E1638 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/E1638-18.10.1520/E1638-22.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E161 Specification for Electroformed Material and Test Sieves
E323 Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing Purposes
E454 Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Square Opening Series)
E674 Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Round Opening Series)
E2016 Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
E2427 Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves
E2589 Terminology Relating to Nonsieving Methods of Powder Characterization
E2814 Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth
E3278 Test Method for Bubble Point Pressure of Woven Wire Filter Cloth
E3315 Specification for Certification of Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
absolute filtration rating, n—largest pore size found in the test specimen. E3278
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together. E1638
aperture, n—the opening in a screening or sieving medium. E11, E2016
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a screening or sieving medium. E11, E2016
as reported, v—information based on a prior processing certification. E3315
DISCUSSION—
Applicable to chemistry, mechanical, or other properties or processes.
as tested, v—information based on actual testing of the current processed material. E3315
DISCUSSION—
Parameters to be tested must be specified.
backing cloth, n—a wire mesh support layer used directly under the sieve cloth with openin
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