ASTM E1638-10

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 .  
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-Nov-2010
• 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 E1638-09 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods and Screening Media
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM E1638-11 - Standard Terminology Relating to Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2016-22 - Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E674-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Round Opening Series)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2814-22 - Standard Specification for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F3049-14(2021) - Standard Guide for Characterizing Properties of Metal Powders Used for Additive Manufacturing Processes
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E161-17(2021) - Standard Specification for Electroformed Material and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2427-22 - Standard Test Method for Acceptance by Performance Testing for Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2651-19 - Standard Guide for Powder Particle Size Analysis
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E3278-21 - Standard Test Method for Bubble Point Pressure of Woven Wire Filter Cloth
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E3315-21 - Standard Specification for Certification of Metallic Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E11-22 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E323-11(2021) - Standard Specification for Perforated-Plate Sieves for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM B214-22 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Metal Powders
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E454-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Industrial Perforated Plate and Screens (Square Opening Series)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1638 – 10
Standard Terminology
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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.
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1. Scope 2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
1.1 This terminology includes all those terms used in all of
the standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E29.01.
3. Significance and Use
Terms are defined that are related to the manufacture of
3.1 This terminology contains terms used in the description
standard test sieves and screening media, as well as terms
and procedure of analysis of the size of particulate materials
related to the methods, analysis, procedures, and equipment for
through sieve analysis with standard testing sieves and is
sizing and separating particles.
applicable to the work of many ASTM technical committees.
1.2 Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization
For a composite listing of published ASTM standards using
feels that it is essential to include terms and definitions explicit
standard testing sieves, refer to ASTM STP 447B.
to the scope, regardless of whether the terms appear in existing
3.2 While some of the terms appearing in this terminology
ASTM standards. Terms that are in common usage and appear
may also be used in the description, procedure, and end
in common-language dictionaries are generally not included.
products of production screening (either on a batch-fed or
2. Referenced Documents continuous basis), it is the intent of this terminology to present
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the definitions and usage of terms strictly in the context of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
sieve analysis using standard testing sieves.
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods
E11 SpecificationforWovenWireTestSieveClothandTest
4. Terminology
Sieves
4.1 Definitions:
agglomerate, n—two or more particles adhering together.
1 aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a
This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E29 on Particle
and Spray Characterization and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E29.01 screening or sieving medium.
on Sieves, Sieving Methods, and Screening Media.
bar, n—the metal between perforations.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally
blank, n—an unperforated area located other than along the
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E1638 – 09. DOI:
perimeter of a plate.
10.1520/E1638-10.
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break-out, v—a term applied to the action that occurs ahead of plain weave, n—sieve cloth in which the warp wires and shute
the punch in its going through the plate. wires pass over one and under one in both directions.
rectangular (off-count) mesh, n—Either precrimp or double
DISCUSSION—The fracturing of the material results in a tapered hole
crimp wire cloth having a different number of wires in the
with the small dimensions on the punch side.
warp and shute, producing rectangular openings; the diam-
bulk density, n—the mass per unit volume of a material,
eter of the warp and shute wires may be the same or
including voids inherent in the material as tested.
different.
centers, n—the dimensional sum of one perforation and one
representative sample, n—a sample taken from a quantity of
bar, or the dimensio
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Designation:E1638–09 Designation:E1638–10
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
on-goingongoing 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:
ASTM STP 447B Manual on Testing Seiving Methods Manual 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 MarchDec. 1, 2009.2010. Published March 2009.January 2011. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20072009 as
E1638–07a.E1638 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/E1638-109.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 2395 Test Sieves and Test Sieving—Vocabulary.
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 447B.
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.
aperture size, n—the dimension defining an opening in a screening or sieving medium.
bar, n—the metal between perforations.
blank, n—an unperforated area located other than along the perimeter of a plate.
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break-out, v—a term applied to the action that occurs ahead of the punch in its going through the plate.
DISCUSSION—The fracturing of the material results in a tapered hole with the small dimensions on the punch side.
bulk density, n—the mass per unit volume of a material, including voids inherent in the material as tested.
centers, n—the dimensional sum of one perforation and one bar
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