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Test Sieve Accuracy: Verification, Calibration, & Performance

February 07, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/test-sieve-accuracy"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/feb/test-sieve-acccuracy.jpg" alt="Test Sieve Accuracy" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Verification, calibration, and performance tests all contribute to the accuracy of test sieves. Understanding sieve accuracy will ensure you get the information you need out of your test sieves or screen trays.</p>

Tags: Resource Guide , Maintenance , Quality Control , Quality Assurance , Sieve Analysis , Sieving , Particle Sizing , Particle Size Distribution , Sieve Calibration , Test Sieve Verification , Test Sieve Certification

Sieving and Screening Accessories for Better Testing

August 03, 2023

<div><a href="/blog/better-testing-with-the-right-sieving-screening-accessories"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2023/august/august-hero-2023.jpg" alt="Sieving and Screening Accessories Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Particle sizing with test sieves is a hands-on process with many small, repetitive tasks that must be carried out properly. Selecting the right accessories for each job and using them correctly makes the work faster and easier, but it also significantly affects testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability. This article closely examines the tools that optimize test sieving procedures and ensure your sieves meet the requirements of standard test methods.</p>

Tags: Equipment Selection Guide , Maintenance , Quality Control , Quality Assurance , Sieve Analysis , Sieving

Sieve Sizes: A Guide to U.S. and Metric Sizes

May 03, 2022

<div><a href="/blog/sieve-sizes"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/sieving/sieve-sizes/sieve-sizes-hero.jpg" alt="ISO and ASTM Sieve Sizes Guide" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>The two major standards governing test sieves and appropriate opening sizes are ASTM E11 and ISO 565/3310-1, both of which specify parameters for aperture dimensions, mesh size and statistical variations. We take a dive into sieve sizes and give guidance on the basics, popular test application opening sizes, maintenance, and an opening size conversion table.</p>

Tags: Resource Guide , Quality Assurance , ASTM E11 , ASTM C33 , ASTM D6913 , ASTM B214 , USP32-NF27 (786) , ISO 565 , ISO 3310-1 , Sieve Analysis , Sieving , Particle Sizing , Particle Size Distribution

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Gilson Testing Screen Trays: Easy Maintenance for Optimum Accuracy & Maximum Life

December 08, 2021

<div><a href="https://www.globalgilson.com/blog/screen-tray-maintenance"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/December/december-2021-hero.jpg" alt="Easy Maintenance Tips for Your Gilson Testing Screen Trays" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Screen Trays are the heart of all Gilson Testing Screen Shakers. In this blog post, we discuss how to get the most accurate results and extended life from your testing screen trays.</p>

Tags: Maintenance , Quality Control , Quality Assurance , Lab Equipment , Particle Sizing , Screen Shakers

Rebar in Concrete: Nondestructive Characterization of Reinforcing Steel

February 01, 2021

<div><a href="/blog/finding-rebar-in-concrete"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2021/February/detecting-rebar-in-concrete.jpg" alt="Rebar in Concrete: Nondestructive Characterization of Reinforcing Steel" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Advances in technology continue to refine concrete cover meters and rebar locators, which have been around for decades and used to locate and identify concrete reinforcing steel accurately. They are integral to nondestructive evaluations of reinforced concrete structures and pavements to prevent damage to the reinforcing steel within the structure when drilling or cutting reinforced concrete. This blog post explores the features and capabilities of some of these popular instruments.</p>

Tags: Resource Guide , Equipment Selection Guide , Testing Insights , In-situ Testing , Field Testing , Quality Assurance , Rebar Location , Rebar Locators , Cover Meters , Ground Penetrating Radar , Non-destructive Testing of Concrete

Reference Materials for Test Sieves: Performance Testing for Quality

February 21, 2019

<div><a href="/blog/reference-materials-for-test-sieves-performance-testing-for-quality"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/news/February2019/testsievesperformancetesting.jpg" alt="Reference Materials for Test Sieves: Performance Testing for Quality" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>Reference materials for test sieves are used to evaluate and help ensure continued quality performance of sieves in compliance with ASTM or ISO standards. Sieve Verification Services provide further assurance of compliance through laboratory optical or microscopic examination.</p>

Tags: Standard Reference Materials , Test Sieves , Sieving , Quality Control , Quality Assurance , Sieve Calibration , General Lab , Resource Guide

5 Steps to Setting up a Flawless Quality Control Program

March 10, 2015

<div><a href="/blog/test-sieves-setting-up-a-quality-control-program"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2015/march/sieves.jpg" alt="Gilson Sieves" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 600px;" /> </a></div><p>Unsure of when to replace your sieves? The best place to start is with an ongoing, in-house quality control program. Learn how to implement this type of program in five easy steps.</p>

Tags: Quality Control , Sieving , Sieve Analysis , Test Sieves , Particle Sizing , Resource Guide , Quality Assurance , General Lab

A Guide to Acing the Sieve Grade Selection Process

January 28, 2015

<div><a href="/blog/compliance-inspection-or-calibration-astm-test-sieves-whats-right-for-me"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2015/january/verification-certificates.jpg" alt="Gilson Verification Certificates" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 600px;" /> </a></div><p>ASTM and ISO feature three levels of verification for measurement of sieve openings and wire diameters to maintain compliance with the set standards of the industry. Here we’ll cover Compliance, Inspection and Calibration Test Sieves so you can understand the differences and make the right selection to meet your needs.</p>