ASTM E2016-22

Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth

ABSTRACT
This specification covers industrial woven wire cloth (also known as, wire mesh), for general use including the separation of particles. Wire cloth can be produced in many thousands of combinations of size and shape of opening, wire diameter, and made of any primary metal or metal alloy wire that is suitable for weaving. E2016 presents standard terms and definitions, notes the normal range of specifications woven, and establishes technical requirements that include wire tolerances, mesh tolerance for double-crimp square mesh, width opening tolerances for space cloth, and delivery requirements. Developed based on obsolete Federal RR-W-360A, it is the only Standard that covers wire cloth as specified and manufactured according to mesh count.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers industrial woven wire fabric, referred to as wire cloth, for general use including the separation of particles. Wire cloth can be made of any primary metal or metal alloy wire that is suitable for weaving. This specification does not apply to the following special types of wire cloth: filter cloth or dutch weave (see Appendix X1), fourdrinier and cylinder cloth, galvanized hardware cloth, insect wire screening, spiral weave wire cloth, testing sieve cloth, or welded wire cloth.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2022
• ICS: 59.060.30 - Mineral and metal fibres
• 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:E2016 −22
Standard Specification for
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Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2016; 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
Industrial wire cloth can be produced in many thousands of combinations of size and shape of
opening, wire diameter, type of weave, and metal. This specification covers woven wire cloth for
industrial use, including the separation of particles. Its purpose is to introduce standard terms and
definitions, to note the normal range of specifications woven, and to establish tolerances and
requirements. This specification excludes sieve cloth from its scope, since this is covered under
Specification E11. If a user has a specific application for industrial wire cloth that is not within the
scope of this specification, it is recommended that the wire cloth supplier be consulted.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers industrial woven wire fabric,
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for
referred to as wire cloth, for general use including the
Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and
separation of particles. Wire cloth can be made of any primary
Alloy Steel
metal or metal alloy wire that is suitable for weaving. This
A555/A555M Specification for General Requirements for
specification does not apply to the following special types of
Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
wire cloth: filter cloth or dutch weave (see Appendix X1),
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
fourdrinier and cylinder cloth, galvanized hardware cloth,
Sieves
insect wire screening, spiral weave wire cloth, testing sieve
E1638 Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods,
cloth, or welded wire cloth.
and Screening Media
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
E2814 Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
E3278 Test Method for Bubble Point Pressure of Woven
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Wire Filter Cloth
and are not considered standard.
E3315 Specification for Certification of Metallic Materials
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of related terms, refer to
Terminology E1638.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.1 aperture, n—the opening in a screening or sieving
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
medium.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.2 aperture size, n—thedimensiondefininganopeningin
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
a screening or sieving medium (see also width opening).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.2.3 bolting cloth, n—wire cloth meeting a group of speci-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
fications that are typical for higher sifting capacities and which
can speed the bolting action of vibratory screening machines,
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE29onParticle
and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of E29.01 on Sieves,
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Sieving Methods, and Screening Media. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2022. Published April 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as E2016 – 20. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2016-22. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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manufactured based on using a limited number of wire 3.2.13 sieve cloth, n—woven wire cloth conforming to
diameters for a large group of mesh designations. Specification E11.
3.2.3.1 Discussion—“Bolting Grade” designations are often
3.2.13.1 Discussi
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2016 − 20 E2016 − 22
Standard Specification for
1
Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2016; 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
Industrial wire cloth can be produced in many thousands of combinations of size and shape of
opening, wire diameter, type of weave, and metal. This specification covers woven wire cloth for
industrial use, including the separation of particles. Its purpose is to introduce standard terms and
definitions, to note the normal range of specifications woven, and to establish tolerances and
requirements. This specification excludes sieve cloth from its scope, since this is covered under
Specification E11. If a user has a specific application for industrial wire cloth that is not within the
scope of this specification, it is recommended that the wire cloth supplier be consulted.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers industrial woven wire fabric, referred to as wire cloth, for general use including the separation of
particles. Wire cloth can be made of any primary metal or metal alloy wire that is suitable for weaving. This specification does
not apply to the following special types of wire cloth: filter cloth or dutch weave (see Appendix X1), fourdrinier and cylinder cloth,
galvanized hardware cloth, insect wire screening, spiral weave wire cloth, testing sieve cloth, or welded wire cloth.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and Alloy Steel
A555/A555M Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E1638 Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of E29.01 on Sieves, Sieving
Methods, and Screening Media.
Current edition approved April 1, 2020Feb. 1, 2022. Published April 2020April 2022. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20152020 as
E2016 – 15.E2016 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/E2016-20.10.1520/E2016-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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—For definitions of related terms, refer to Terminology E1638.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aperture, n—the opening in a screening or sieving medium.
3.2.2 aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a screening or sieving medium (see also width opening).
3.2.3 bolting cloth, n—wire cloth meeting a group of specifications that are typical for higher sifting capacities and which can
speed the bolting action of vibratory screening machines, manufactured based on using a limited number of wire
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