Sieves can be used for testing chemicals, powders, oils and other fluids. These tests yield information about contaminants, byproducts, defects and particle density.

What are testing sieves?

A test sieve is a screening medium, with openings of uniform size and shape, mounted on a rigid frame. To put it simply, a test sieve is a tool that uses metal cloth with holes in it to separate some kind of particles from materials.

What is a sieve used for in construction?

A close woven screen. This is an instrument made up of a hoop and fabric, normally light coloured horsehair, with the lower part being closed. It serves to separate the fine grains of gypsum plaster, cement, sand, etc.