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ASTM E11-04

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Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements for design and construction of testing sieves using a medium of woven wire cloth mounted in a frame for use in testing for the classification of materials according to designated particle size and wire cloth meeting the specifications specified, to be designated test grade wire cloth. Frames for wire cloth sieves shall be constructed in such a manner as to be rigid. The wire cloth shall be mounted on the frame without distortion, looseness or waviness. To prevent the material being sieved from catching in the joint between the wire cloth and the frame, the joint shall be filled smoothly or constructed so that the material will not be trapped. Standard frames for the sieve frames shall be circular with specific nominal diameters. The dimensions shall conform to the specified requirements. These frames shall be made from non corrosive material such as brass or stainless steel and be of seamless construction. The nonstandard frames for sieve frames may be either square, rectangular, or circular. The frame may have the sieve cloth permanently installed, or may be designed to permit replacement. Pans and covers for use with sieves shall be made so as to nest with the sieves. Pans with extended rims (“stacking skirts”) shall be furnished when specified. The pans and covers shall conform to the specified dimensions.
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1.1 This specification covers the requirements for design and construction of testing sieves using a medium of woven wire cloth mounted in a frame for use in testing for the classification of materials according to designated particle size (See Note 1 and Note 2), and wire cloth, meeting the specifications of , to be designated test grade wire cloth. All subsequent references to wire cloth shall mean test grade wire cloth. Methods for checking testing sieves and wire cloth for conformance to this specification are included in the annex.
Note 1--Complete instructions and procedures on the use and calibration of testing sieves are contained in ASTM STP447B. Note that sieve analysis results from two testing sieves of the same sieve designation may not be the same because of the variances in sieve opening permitted by this specification. To minimize the differences in sieve analysis results, the use of testing sieves matched on a performance basis is suggested. ASTM STP447B also contains a list of all published ASTM standards on sieve analysis procedures for specific materials or industries. This list may be referenced to obtain statements of precision and bias for sieve analysis of specific materials.
Note 2--For other types of sieves, see Specification E323 and Specification E161.
1.2 The values stated in SI units shall be considered standard for the dimensions of the wire cloth openings and the diameter of the wires used in the wire cloth. The values stated in inch-pound units shall be considered standard with regard to the sieve frames.
1.3 The following precautionary statement refers only to the test method portion, Annex A1, of this specification: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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Historical
Publication Date
30-Apr-2004
ICS
19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
Technical Committee
E29 - Particle and Spray Characterization
Drafting Committee
E29.01 - Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
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Designation: E 11 – 04
Standard Specification for
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Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE 11;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers the requirements for design 2.1 ASTM Standards:
and construction of testing sieves using a medium of woven C 430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
wire cloth mounted in a frame for use in testing for the the 45-µm No. 325 Sieve
classification of materials according to designated particle size E 161 Specification for Precision Electroformed Sieves
(See Note 1 and Note 2), and wire cloth, meeting the E 323 Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing
specificationsofTable1,tobedesignatedtestgradewirecloth. Purposes
All subsequent references to wire cloth shall mean test grade E 437 Specifications for Industrial Wire Cloth and Screens
wire cloth. Methods for checking testing sieves and wire cloth (Square Opening Series)
for conformance to this specification are included in the annex. 2.2 Federal Standard:
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Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
NOTE 1—Complete instructions and procedures on the use and calibra-
2.3 Military Standard:
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tionoftestingsievesarecontainedinManual32. Notethatsieveanalysis
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
results from two testing sieves of the same sieve designation may not be
the same because of the variances in sieve opening permitted by this
3. Ordering Information
specification.To minimize the differences in sieve analysis results, the use
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oftestingsievesmatchedonaperformancebasisissuggested.Manual32
3.1 Orders for items under this specification include the
also contains a list of all published ASTM standards on sieve analysis
following information as necessary:
procedures for specific materials or industries.This list may be referenced
3.1.1 Name of material (U.S.A. Standard Testing Sieves or
to obtain statements of precision and bias for sieve analysis of specific
U.S.A. Standard sieve cloth),
materials.
3.1.2 ASTM designation and year of issue (ASTM
NOTE 2—For other types of sieves, see Specification E 323 and
Specification E 161. E 11 – 01),
3.1.3 Quantity of each item,
1.2 The values stated in SI units shall be considered
3.1.4 Standard sieve designation (see Table 1, Column 1),
standard for the dimensions of the wire cloth openings and the
3.1.5 Alternative sieve designation if needed (see Table 1,
diameter of the wires used in the wire cloth. The values stated
Column 2),
in inch-pound units shall be considered standard with regard to
3.1.6 For testing sieves in standard circular frames:
the sieve frames.
3.1.6.1 Nominal sieve frame diameter (see 5.2 and 5.3),
1.3 The following precautionary statement refers only to the
3.1.6.2 Nominal sieve frame height (see Table 2),
test method portion, Annex A1, of this specification: This
3.1.7 Forsieveclothnotinframesorinnonstandardframes:
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
3.1.7.1 Lateral dimensions of sieve cloth,
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
3.1.7.2 Description of nonstandard frame,
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.1.8 For U.S. Government purchases, if supplementary
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
requirements apply,
tions prior to use.
3.1.9 Compatible sieve pans and covers, and
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE29onParticle
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and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1925. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as E 11 – 01. the ASTM website.
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Manual on Testing Sieving Methods, ASTM Manual 32, ISBN 0-8-31-2495-3. AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
Available from ASTM Headquarters. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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TABLE 1 Nominal Dimensions, Permissible Variations for Wire Cloth of Standard Test Sieves (U.S
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Note 1: The perforated-plate sieves covered by this specification are intended for general precision testing. Some industries may require more restricted specifications for sieves for special testing purposes.
Note 2: For other types of sieves see Specifications E11 and E161.
Note 3: Complete instructions and procedures on the use of test sieves are contained in ASTM STP 447, Manual on Test Sieving Methods. This manual also contains a list of all ASTM published standards on sieve analysis procedures for specific materials or industries.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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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