ASTM E1638-11

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This terminology contains terms used in the description and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees. For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using standard testing sieves, refer to ASTM STP 447B.  
While some of the terms appearing in this terminology may also be used in the description, procedure, and end products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2011
• 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

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1638-10 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM E1638-11a - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E11-22 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E3315-21 - Standard Specification for Certification of Metallic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2814-22 - Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E323-11(2021) - Standard Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM B214-22 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Metal Powders
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2427-22 - Standard Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E674-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Round Opening Series)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3049-14(2021) - Standard Guide for Characterizing Properties of Metal Powders Used for Additive Manufacturing Processes
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2651-19 - Standard Guide for Powder Particle Size Analysis
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2016-22 - Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2980-20 - Standard Test Methods for Estimating Average Particle Size of Powders Using Air Permeability
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E161-17(2021) - Standard Specification for Electroformed Material and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E454-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Square Opening Series)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1638 – 11
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 E674 Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and
Screens (Round Opening Series)
1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of
E2016 Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01.
E2427 Test Method forAcceptance by Performance Testing
Terms are defined that are related to the manufacture of
of U.S. Standard Test Sieves
standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms
E2589 Terminology Relating to Nonsieving Methods of
related to the methods, analysis, procedures, and equipment for
Powder Characterization
sizing and separating particles.
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2.2 ASTM Manuals:
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit
to the scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing
3. Significance and Use
ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear
3.1 This terminology contains terms used in the description
in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
2. Referenced Documents through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is
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applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using
E11 SpecificationforWovenWireTestSieveClothandTest
standard testing sieves, refer to ASTM STP 447B.
Sieves
3.2 While some of the terms appearing in this terminology
E161 Specification for Precision Electroformed Sieves
may also be used in the description, procedure, and end
E454 Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and
products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or
Screens (Square Opening Series)
continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present
the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of
sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
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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
4. Terminology
on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media.
Current edition approved May 1, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally
4.1 Definitions:
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E1638 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/E1638-11.
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
E1638
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
aperture, n—the opening in a screening or sieving medium.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. E11
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aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a double crimp wire cloth, n—wire cloth woven with approxi-
screening or sieving medium. E11 mately equal corrugations in both the warp and shute wires
bar, n—the metal between perforations. E454, E674 to lock the wires in position. E11, E2016
blank, n—an unperforated area located other than along the endpoint, n—pointatwhichnomorematerialfallsthroughthe
perimeter of a plate. E454, E674 sieve concluding the sieving, taking into account sample
bolting grade wire cloth, n—wire cloth meeting a group of degradation. E2427
specifications that are typical for higher sifting capacities finished end pattern, n—the condition that occurs with some
and w
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Designation:E1638–10 Designation:E1638–11
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTMSTP447BManual on Testing Seiving Methods
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
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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 Dec.May 1, 2010.2011. Published JanuaryJune 2011. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20092010 as E1638 – 109.
DOI: 10.1520/E1638-101.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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E1638–11
Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E161 Specification for Precision Electroformed Sieves
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 of U.S. Standard Test Sieves
E2589 Terminology Relating to Nonsieving Methods of Powder Characterization
2.2 ISO Standard:
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ISO2395Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary. ASTM Manuals:
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Thisterminologycontainstermsusedinthedescriptionandprocedureofanalysisofthesizeofparticulatematerialsthrough
sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees. For a composite
listing of published ASTM standards using standard testing sieves, refer to ASTM STP 447BASTMSTP447B.
3.2 While some of the terms appearing in this terminology may also be used in the description, procedure, and end products
of production screening (either on a batch-fed or continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present the definitions
and usage of terms strictly in the context of sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
4. Terminology
4.1 Definitions:
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together. E1638
aperture, n—the opening in a screening or sieving medium. E11
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a screening or sieving medium. E11
bar, n—the metal between perforations. E454, E674
blank, n—an unperforated area located other than along the perimeter of a plate.
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