ASTM E2427-22

Standard Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method may be used by producers, users, and general interest parties for research and development or production quality control work, and is useful for the comparison of test sieves.  
4.2 Because the reference material’s particle size distribution will affect the acceptance tolerance, the user should determine an acceptance tolerance based on their specific reference material.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is a performance test for acceptance of test sieves.  
1.2 This test method compares the performance of an E11 test sieve against an inspection or calibration test sieve using a known quantity of reference material such that the long-term stability of test sieves can be measured.  
1.3 This is a test method for checking the accuracy and long-term reliability of test sieves. Since it is not possible to adjust the measuring capability of a test sieve, the test method is designed to offer a verification procedure based on sieving performance by comparison to a standard reference. This test method is not proposed as an alternative to the inspection methods in accordance with Specification E11 or the procedures in MNL 32.  
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The additional values given are included for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 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-Jan-2022
• 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: E2427 − 22
Standard Test Method for
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Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2427; 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.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method is a performance test for acceptance of 2.1 ASTM Standards:
test sieves. E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
Sieves
1.2 This test method compares the performance of an E11
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
test sieve against an inspection or calibration test sieve using a
ASTM Test Methods
known quantity of reference material such that the long-term
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
stability of test sieves can be measured.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.3 This is a test method for checking the accuracy and
E1638 Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods,
long-term reliability of test sieves. Since it is not possible to
and Screening Media
adjust the measuring capability of a test sieve, the test method
MNL 32 Manual on Test Sieving Methods Guidelines for
is designed to offer a verification procedure based on sieving
Establishing Sieve Analysis Procedures
performance by comparison to a standard reference. This test
3. Terminology
method is not proposed as an alternative to the inspection
methods in accordance with Specification E11 or the proce-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of related terms, refer to
dures in MNL 32.
Terminology E1638.
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as standard. The additional values given are included for
3.2.1 calibration test sieve, n—a test sieve manufactured
information only and are not considered standard.
usingsieveclothwhichhasbeeninspectedafterbeingmounted
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the in the sieve frame, and that meets the requirements of Table 1
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of Specification E11 in part based on the standard deviation of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- the required number of sample openings in the test sieve
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- (Column 11) not exceeding the maximum allowable for a
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
confidence level of 99.73 % (Column 12). E11
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.2 candidate test sieve, n—the test sieve to be perfor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
mance tested.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.3 compliance test sieve, n—a test sieve manufactured
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
using sieve cloth which has been inspected prior to being
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
mounted in the sieve frame; and that meets the requirements of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Table 1 in part based on the standard deviation of the required
number of sample openings per 100 square feet of sieve cloth
(Column 7) not exceeding the maximum allowable for a
confidence level of 66 % (Column 8). E11
3.2.4 endpoint, n—point at which no material falls through
the sieve concluding the sieving, taking into account sample
degradation.
3.2.5 inspection test sieve, n—atest sieve manufactured
usingsieveclothwhichhasbeeninspectedafterbeingmounted
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This test method 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
CurrenteditionapprovedFeb.1,2022.PublishedJuly2022.Originallyapproved contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E2427 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
E2427-22. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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in the sieve frame, and that meets the requirements of Table 1 minimizing dust inhalation and worki
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Standard Test Method for
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Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2427; 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.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method is a performance test for acceptance of test sieves.
1.2 This test method compares the performance of a an E11 test sieve against an inspection or calibration test sieve using a known
quantity of reference material such that the long-term stability of test sieves can be measured.
1.3 This is a test method for checking the accuracy and long-term reliability of test sieves. Since it is not possible to adjust the
measuring capability of a test sieve, the test method is designed to offer a verification procedure based on sieving performance by
comparison to a standard reference. This test method is not proposed as an alternative to the inspection methods in accordance with
Specification E11 or the procedures in MNL 32.
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The additional values given are included for information
only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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 test method 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 Oct. 1, 2018Feb. 1, 2022. Published October 2018July 2022. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20132018 as
E2427 – 13.E2427 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/E2427-18.10.1520/E2427-22.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E1638 Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
MNL 32 Manual on Test Sieving Methods Guidelines for Establishing Sieve Analysis Procedures
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of related terms, refer to Terminology E1638.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:—For terms relating to sieve analysis, refer to Terminology E1638.
3.2.1 calibration test sieve, n—a test sieve manufactured using sieve cloth which has been inspected after being mounted in the
sieve frame, and that meets the requirements of Table 1 of Specification E11 in part based on the standard deviation of the required
number of sample openings in the test sieve (Column 11) not exceeding the maximum allowable for a confidence level of 99.73 %
(Column 12). E11
3.2.2 candidate test sieve, n—the test sieve to be performance tested.
3.2.3 compliance test sieve, n—a test sieve manufactured using sieve cloth which has been inspected prior to being mounted in
the sieve frame; and that meets the requirements of Table 1 in part based on the standard deviation of the required number of
sample openings per 100 square feet of sieve cloth (Column 7) not exceeding the maximum allowable for a confidence level of
66 % (Column 8). E11
3.2.4 endpoint, n—point at which no material falls through the sieve concluding the sieving, taking into account sample
degradation.
3.2.5 inspection test sieve, n—atest sieve manufactured using sieve cloth which has been inspected after being mounted in the
sieve frame, and that meets the requirements of Table 1 of Sp
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