This is a mechanical sieve kit designed to provide reliable grain size analysis. It features 20 stainless steel screens ranging in size from US sieve No. 4 to 270. The sample is placed into the top of five clear acrylic cylinders and shaken to distribute it evenly across the screens for grading.
The Geotech Sand Shaker is a mechanical sieve kit designed to provide reliable grain size analysis. It features 20 stainless steel screens ranging in size from US sieve No. 4 to 270. The sample is placed into the top of five clear acrylic cylinders and shaken to distribute particles, with volumetric percentages indicated on the frame.
| Number of screens | 20 |
|---|---|
| Screen size range | US sieve No. 4 to 270 |
| Cylinder material | Clear acrylic |
| Cylinder ID | 2 inches (5 cm) |
| Cylinder length | 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) |
| Frame material | ABS plastic |
| Frame OD | 4 inches (10 cm) |
| Frame length | 14.5 inches (37 cm) |
Press the selected sieves into the recess of the cylinders, ensuring the flat side of the sieve is pressed against the flat face of the cylinder.
Make certain that clear cylinders do not have sand or other foreign matter between them.
Read the percentages of each of the quantities retained by the various sieves and the bottom pan.