ASTM E11 is a specification for wire cloth and test sieves used for testing purposes. It establishes requirements for the materials, construction, dimensions, and tolerances of test sieve cloth and test sieves used to determine particle size and perform laboratory screening.
Standard: ASTM E11
Product: Test Sieves & Test Sieve Wire Cloth
Standard Type: Test & Inspection Specification
Primary Use: Particle Size Analysis & Laboratory Screening
Scope
ASTM E11 covers wire cloth and test sieves used for testing purposes. The specification establishes requirements for test sieve cloth and test sieves used in particle-size analysis and other laboratory testing applications.
The standard addresses characteristics including wire cloth requirements, sieve construction, dimensions, tolerances, and applicable workmanship requirements. It is intended to provide consistency and repeatability for test sieves used in analytical and laboratory work.
ASTM E11 should not be confused with ASTM E2016. ASTM E2016 applies to industrial woven wire cloth for general industrial use, while ASTM E11 is specifically associated with test sieve cloth and test sieves used for testing purposes.
Key Requirements
ASTM E11 establishes requirements related to the construction and performance of test sieve cloth and test sieves, including:
- Nominal aperture size
- Wire diameter
- Wire cloth construction
- Aperture tolerances
- Sieve dimensions
- Sieve frame and construction requirements
- Workmanship and inspection requirements
- Marking and identification
For laboratory applications, aperture size and tolerance control are particularly important because they directly affect the consistency of particle-size analysis.
Typical Applications
Test sieves manufactured to ASTM E11 are commonly used for:
- Particle size analysis
- Laboratory screening
- Aggregate testing
- Powder and granular material testing
- Soil and mineral testing
- Chemical and pharmaceutical laboratory testing
- Quality-control testing
The appropriate sieve specification depends on the material being tested, required particle-size range, test method, and applicable industry requirements.
Buyer Considerations
When purchasing ASTM E11 test sieves or test sieve wire cloth, buyers should confirm the complete testing requirement rather than specifying ASTM E11 alone.
Important parameters may include:
- Nominal aperture size
- Wire diameter
- Sieve diameter
- Sieve height
- Frame material
- Wire cloth material
- Required aperture tolerance
- Test method or laboratory requirement
- Quantity and inspection requirements
For stainless steel test sieves, the stainless steel grade should also be specified separately where required.
ASTM E11 and Stainless Steel Test Sieves
ASTM E11 is not a stainless steel material standard. It establishes requirements for test sieve cloth and test sieves, while the material used for the sieve cloth and frame should be specified separately.
Stainless steel is commonly selected for test sieves where corrosion resistance, cleanliness, durability, and dimensional stability are important.
A purchasing specification may therefore identify a product using both the test sieve standard and the material specification, for example:
Stainless Steel Test Sieve, ASTM E11, specified nominal aperture size and sieve diameter.
The exact material grade and other product characteristics should be confirmed according to the testing application and customer requirements.
ASTM E11 vs. ASTM E2016
ASTM E11 and ASTM E2016 serve different purposes.
ASTM E11 is associated with test sieves and test sieve wire cloth used for testing and particle-size analysis.
ASTM E2016 covers industrial woven wire cloth for general industrial applications, including particle separation.
Therefore, an industrial screening mesh should not automatically be specified to ASTM E11 simply because it is used for screening. The applicable standard depends on whether the product is intended for laboratory testing or general industrial use.
MutualMetal Approach
When ASTM E11 is referenced for a test sieve or test sieve wire cloth requirement, MutualMetal treats the standard as part of the technical specification and inspection review.
During quotation and order confirmation, we review the required aperture size, wire diameter, sieve dimensions, material, applicable tolerances, and testing requirements.
For stainless steel test sieves, the stainless steel grade and construction details are confirmed separately from the ASTM E11 requirements.
Related Products
- Stainless Steel Test Sieves
- Stainless Steel Woven Wire Mesh
- Test Sieve Wire Cloth
- Fine Woven Wire Mesh
Related Standards
ASTM E2016
ASTM E2016 covers industrial woven wire cloth for general industrial use, including particle separation. It is relevant to industrial screening applications but should not be treated as interchangeable with ASTM E11 for laboratory test sieves.
ASTM E2814
ASTM E2814 addresses industrial woven wire filter cloth and is relevant when the wire cloth is specifically designed for industrial filtration applications.
ISO 3310-1
ISO 3310-1 specifies test sieves for testing purposes and is a relevant international reference for laboratory test sieves.
GB/T 6003.1
GB/T 6003.1 covers test sieves using metal wire cloth and is relevant to laboratory particle-size analysis and testing.
Reference Note
This page provides a practical interpretation of ASTM E11 for product specification and procurement reference. It is not a reproduction of the ASTM standard.
Standards may be revised or superseded. Users should verify the applicable edition and obtain the official standard from ASTM International when contractual, engineering, testing, or compliance requirements depend on the standard.
Reference: ASTM E11, Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves.
