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Particle & solid-state

Sieve Shaker (Analytical Sieving)

Shakes a stack of test sieves so a powder or granule separates into size fractions. Weighing each sieve gives the particle size distribution by mass.

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food & beverage
  • Chemicals
  • Mining and construction
  • Agriculture
Photo of a Sieve Shaker (Analytical Sieving)
Photo: Cjp24, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped), via Wikimedia Commons
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Maintenance checklist

Each use

  • Inspect and clean sieves
  • Check the clamp and lid for wear

Monthly

  • Check timer and amplitude display
  • Check rubber mountings and clamps

Annual

  • Verify sieve apertures or replace with certified sieves
  • Calibrate amplitude and timer
  • Preventive maintenance of the drive
SAFETY

Safety precautions

Before you work on the Sieve shaker
  • Fit the lid to stop dust release; handle potent powders in containment.
  • Keep hands clear of the moving stack.
  • Use hearing protection if the shaker is loud.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management

Keep every Sieve shaker in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.

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