Sieve shakers are laboratory instruments used for separating and sizing particles by agitation. They automate the process of sieving, which involves passing a sample through a series of sieves with varying mesh sizes to determine particle size distribution. This is done by shaking or vibrating the sieves, causing particles to move through the openings and be retained on the appropriate sieve.
Here’s a more detailed look at their uses:
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Particle Size Analysis:Sieve shakers are primarily used to determine the size distribution of particles in a sample. This is crucial in various industries, including construction, mining, and food processing.
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Quality Control and Assurance:By accurately separating particles based on size, sieve shakers help ensure the quality and consistency of materials in various processes.
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Research and Development:They are also used in research to study particle behavior and properties.
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Environmental Monitoring:Sieve shakers can be used to analyze soil samples and other environmental materials for particle size distribution.
Mechanical Sieve Shaker 200/300
This is an economical, portable, sieve shaker that holds up to 8 x 200mm Test Sieves plus lid & receiver or 5 x 300mm Test Sieves plus lid and receiver.
- Clamping flat guide holding plate secures sieves in place.
- Support bars can be extended to accommodate more sieves if required.
- Sieve Shaker has a 60 min analogue timer.
- Cut out switch in case off overheating.
- Unit can be mounted or free standing.
- Operating voltage: 220 Volts Amps: +/- 6
- Adjustable timer: 0-60 min
- Size: +-420mm x 520 mm x 1.2m (including rods)
- Weight: +/- 80kg (excluding test sieves)
Mechanical Sieve Shaker 450
Economical shaker that holds up to 7 x 450mm test sieves plus lid and receiver. Clamping flat guide holding plate secures sieves in place.
This is an economical, portable, sieve shaker that holds 450mm Test Sieves. Clamping flat guide holding plate secures sieves in place. Sieve Shaker has a On/Off switch and a 60 min timer. Unit can be mounted or used free standing.
Features:
- Clamping flat guide holding plate secures sieves in place.
- Support bars can be extended to accommodate more sieves if required.
- Sieve Shaker has a 60 min analogue timer.
- Cut out switch in case off overheating.
- Unit can be mounted or free standing.
- Operating voltage: 220 Volts Amps: +/- 6
- Adjustable timer: 0-60 min
- Size: +-500mm x 520mm x 1.6m (including rods)
- Weight: +/- 100kg (excluding test sieves)

