1. 20.019 TEST SIEVES WITH SHAKER
Approval Date: 20 May 1998
Reviewed on : 23 October 2007 Version: 1
Equipment Specification: TEST SIEVES WITH SHAKER Version 1 20.019-1/2
Purpose
The test sieves with shaker will be used for grain size distribution analyses in compliance with
IS 6339 1971.
Conditions & Requirements
• The sieves shall be supplied with cover and receiver.
• The sieves shall comply with IS 460(Part-I)-1985.
• The sieve mesh size shall be clearly and permanently marked on the sieves.
• The sieve mesh shall have a square layout.
• The sieve mesh shall be of a sturdy and stable construction and shall withstand frequent
use, brushing and cleaning.
Specifications
1. Sieves
material stainless steel
diameter 200 mm
height 50 mm
nominal aperture sizes 63, 75, 90, 125, 180, 212 and 250 µm
2. Shaker
size and capacity for at least 5 sieves
power supply 220 VAC ±25%, 47 to 53 Hz
Accessories
• Sieve brush
• Wash bottle
Remarks
The sieves of size 212 and 75 may be used for manual course-medium-fine analyses. The
shaker may be omitted then.

2. 20.019 TEST SIEVES WITH SHAKER
As per HP-I
Approval Date: 20 May 1998 Version: 1
Equipment Specification: TEST SIEVES WITH SHAKER Version 1 20.019-2/2
Purpose
The test sieves with shaker will be used for grain size distribution analyses in compliance with
IS 6339 1971.
Conditions & Requirements
• The sieves shall be supplied with cover and receiver.
• The sieves shall comply with IS 460(Part-I)-1985.
• The sieve mesh size shall be clearly and permanently marked on the sieves.
• The sieve mesh shall have a square layout.
• The sieve mesh shall be of a sturdy and stable construction and shall withstand frequent
use, brushing and cleaning.
Specifications
3. Sieves
material stainless steel
diameter 200 mm
height 50 mm
nominal aperture sizes 63, 75, 90, 125, 180, 212 and 250 µm
4. Shaker
size and capacity for at least 5 sieves
power supply 220 VAC ±25%, 47 to 53 Hz
Accessories
• Sieve brush
• Wash bottle
Remarks
The sieves of size 212 and 75 may be used for manual course-medium-fine analyses. The
shaker may be omitted then.