Laboratory sieves used in analytical processes conform to various international standards and specifications. These standards define the precision, constructional features, and applicability of the sieves across different industries. For each industry, specific sieve standards apply, as detailed below:
ASTM E11: Established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), this standard is used for sieves applied in food analysis, focusing on aperture sizes and wire diameters for classification purposes.
ISO 3310-1: Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this standard is extensively utilized in the food industry, particularly for particle size analysis in powdered food products.
USP <786> Particulate Matter Analysis: Defined by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), this standard is essential for particle size analysis of food additives.
European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.): The European Pharmacopoeia standardizes sieve usage for purity, quality, and particle size analysis in pharmaceuticals. Sieve standards within Ph. Eur. are integral to raw material identification and quality control processes.
USP <786> and USP <788>: Standards established by the United States Pharmacopeia for particle size analysis and quality control of sieves, especially for particle size testing in tablet and capsule production.
ISO 3310-1 and ISO 3310-2: Widely used in the pharmaceutical sector, these standards specify the structural characteristics, aperture sizes, and production quality of sieves.
ASTM E11: Applied to sieves used in particle size analysis of chemical substances, this standard by ASTM specifies accuracy and precision requirements for sieves.
ISO 3310-1 and ISO 3310-2: These standards, relevant for sieves used to classify chemical powders and particulates in the chemical industry, standardize structural properties and aperture sizes.
BS 410: Defined by the British Standards Institution (BSI), BS 410 specifies aperture sizes, wire diameters, and frame durability for sieves used predominantly in the chemical industry.
ISO 3310-1: Utilized for particle size analysis of rock, stone, and ore in mining, this standard includes specific requirements to enhance sieve durability and accuracy.
ASTM E11: This standard is commonly applied for particle size analysis in metallic and non-metallic minerals within the mining industry.
BS 410: BS 410 is the standard adopted in the UK for mining sieves, defining sieve robustness and abrasion resistance.
ISO 3310-1: This standard is used for particle size analysis of soil, fertilizer, and other agricultural products, ensuring that sieves meet appropriate aperture and durability specifications in agriculture.
ASTM E11: Applied for the analysis of agricultural products and soil samples, this standard standardizes sieve construction and aperture sizes.
DIN 4188: Defined by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), this standard applies specifically to sieves used in agricultural and soil analysis.
ASTM C136: This standard defines sieve analysis for construction materials, especially for particle size distribution measurement in sand, gravel, and cement.
EN 933-1: As defined by European Norms (EN), this standard specifies sieve properties for particle size analysis of construction materials.
ISO 3310-1 and ISO 3310-2: These standards ensure sieve accuracy and durability for particle analysis of sand and gravel in the construction sector.
ASTM C430: This standard is used for particle size analysis of cement powder, focusing on sieve classification by aperture size.
ISO 565: This standard sets the production standards for sieves used in particle size analysis in the cement and ceramics sectors.
EN 196-6: As defined by European Norms, this standard specifies sieve characteristics for cement testing, widely applied in the cement and ceramics industries.
ISO 3310-1 and ISO 3310-2: Standards that define aperture sizes, wire diameters, and other specifications for sieves used in the cosmetics industry for particle size analysis of powdered products.
USP <786>: Established by the United States Pharmacopeia, this standard is used for particle size analysis in the cosmetics sector.
ASTM E11: This standard applies to sieves used for particle size analysis in cosmetic products, ensuring homogeneity and quality control.
ISO 3310-1: Used for particle size analysis of soil and waste samples in environmental studies.
ASTM D422: Another ASTM standard applied to sieve analysis of soils and waste materials in environmental testing, widely used in environmental labs.
EN 933-1: This European Norm specifies sieves used for particle size analysis in waste management applications.
1. ASTM E11 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
2. ISO 3310-1 - Test Sieves - Technical Requirements and Testing - Part 1: Test Sieves of Metal Wire Cloth
3. ISO 3310-2 - Test Sieves - Technical Requirements and Testing - Part 2: Perforated Plate Sieves
4. USP <786> - Particulate Matter in Injections
5. USP <788> - Particulate Matter in Injections and Ophthalmic Solutions
6. ISO 565 - Test Sieves - Woven Metal Wire Cloth, Perforated Metal Plate and Electroformed Sheet - Nominal Sizes of Openings
7. EN 933-1 - Tests for Geometrical Properties of Aggregates - Part 1: Determination of Particle Size Distribution - Sieving Method
8. BS 410 - Test Sieves - Technical Requirements and Testing
9. DIN 4188 - Sieves for Industrial Use; Nominal Sizes of Apertures
10. ISO 2591 - Test Sieving - Methods Using Test Sieves