ASTM E2427-18

Standard Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing for 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 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 sieves.  
1.2 This test method compares the performance of a sieve against an inspection or calibration sieve using a known quantity of reference material such that the long-term stability of 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2018
• 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)

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Standard Test Method for
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Acceptance by Performance Testing for 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:
sieves.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
Sieves
1.2 This test method compares the performance of a sieve
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
against an inspection or calibration sieve using a known
ASTM Test Methods
quantity of reference material such that the long-term stability
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
of 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
method is not proposed as an alternative to the inspection
3. Terminology
methods in accordance with Specification E11 or the proce-
3.1 Definitions—For terms relating to sieve analysis, refer
dures in MNL 32.
to Terminology E1638.
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
3.1.1 calibration test sieve, n—a test sieve manufactured
as standard. The additional values given are included for
usingsieveclothwhichhasbeeninspectedafterbeingmounted
information only and are not considered standard.
in the sieve frame, and that meets the requirements of Table 1
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of Specification E11 in part based on the standard deviation of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the required number of sample openings in the test sieve
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(Column 11) not exceeding the maximum allowable for a
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
confidence level of 99.73 % (Column 12). E11
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.2 endpoint, n—point at which no material falls through
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
the sieve concluding the sieving, taking into account sample
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
degradation.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.3 inspection test sieve, n—atest sieve manufactured
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
usingsieveclothwhichhasbeeninspectedafterbeingmounted
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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 9) not exceeding the maximum allowable for a
confidence level of 99 % (Column 10). E11
3.1.4 percent retained, n—mass fraction percentage of ma-
terial that is left upon or retained by the sieve after the test has
been performed.
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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
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published October 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E2427 – 13. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2427-18. the ASTM website.
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3.1.5 sieve, n—an apparatus consisting of a medium with 8.2 Theselectedsievetobetestedshallbephysicallysound.
regularly spaced apertures of uniform size, mounted in a The sieve cloth shall be taut and free of broken or distorted
suitable frame or holder, for use in separating material accord- wires. Joints shall be intact. Sieve frames shall be cylindrical
ing to size. and nest easily with other sieves.
3.1.6 sieve shaker, n—the de
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Designation: E2427 − 13 E2427 − 18
Standard Test Method for
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Acceptance by Performance Testing for 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
1.1 This test method is a performance test for acceptance of sieves.
1.2 This test method compares the performance of a sieve against an inspection or calibration sieve using a known quantity of
reference material such that the long-term stability of 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. All otherThe additional values given are included for
information only.only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This test method 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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 Nov. 1, 2013Oct. 1, 2018. Published November 2013October 2018. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20112013
as E2427 – 11.E2427 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/E2427-13.10.1520/E2427-18.
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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 of terms relating to sieve analysis can be found in Terminology E1638.
3.1 Definitions—For terms relating to sieve analysis, refer to Terminology E1638.
3.1.1 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
3.1.2 endpoint, n—point at which no material falls through the sieve concluding the sieving, taking into account sample
degradation.
3.1.3 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 Specification E11 in part based on the standard deviation of the required
number of sample openings in the test sieve (Column 9) not exceeding the maximum allowable for a confidence level of 99 %
(Column 10). E11
3.1.4 percent retained, n—mass fraction percentage of material that is left upon or retained by the sieve after the test has been
performed.
3.1.5 sieve, n—an apparatus consisting of a medium with regularly spaced apertures of uniform size, mounted in a suitable
frame or holder, for use in separating material according to size.
3.1.6 sieve sha
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