ISO 3310-1-2016 PDF

Full title and description

Test sieves — Technical requirements and testing — Part 1: Test sieves of metal wire cloth (ISO 3310-1:2016). This international standard specifies the construction, designation, marking and the associated test methods for test sieves made from woven metal wire cloth, intended for particle‑size analysis and laboratory sieving applications.

Abstract

ISO 3310-1:2016 defines technical requirements and corresponding test methods for test sieves of metal wire cloth. It covers sieve construction, nominal opening sizes, allowable tolerances, marking and the procedures used to verify conformity. The standard applies to sieves having aperture sizes from 125 mm down to 20 µm (in accordance with ISO 565).

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; version confirmed during review cycle).
• Publication date: August 2016 (Edition 5, published 2016-08).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 19.120 (Particle size analysis — Sieving).
• Edition / version: Edition 5 (ISO 3310-1:2016).
• Number of pages: 15.

Scope

Specifies technical requirements and test methods for laboratory test sieves constructed with woven metal wire cloth. Applies to test sieves with nominal aperture sizes ranging from 125 mm down to 20 µm, with designation and size tables referenced to ISO 565. The standard covers frame construction, mesh mounting, permissible deviations, marking and the prescribed tests to confirm that a sieve meets the specified tolerances.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of nominal opening sizes and permissible tolerances for woven‑wire cloth sieves.
• Requirements for sieve frame materials, mounting of the wire cloth and mechanical construction to ensure stable aperture geometry.
• Designation, marking and identification requirements (size, manufacturer, material, batch/serial markings).
• Test methods and acceptance tests for verifying aperture size, uniformity and any permissible deformation; procedures for inspection and record keeping.
• Reference to nominal size tables and supplementary sizes as given in ISO 565.
• Guidance on handling, storage and maintenance to preserve sieve accuracy and repeatability of sieving results.

Typical use and users

Used by laboratories, quality control departments, manufacturers of test sieves and suppliers of laboratory equipment, and any organization performing particle‑size analysis or routine sieving (mining, cement, aggregates, pharmaceuticals, food, environmental testing, research institutions). The standard is a reference for procurement, conformity assessment and routine verification/calibration of sieves used in analytical workflows.

Related standards

Key related documents include ISO 3310-2 (Test sieves — Part 2: Test sieves of perforated metal plate), ISO 565 (nominal sizes of openings for metal wire cloth and perforated plate), ISO 2591 (test sieving methods) and ISO 2395 (vocabulary for test sieves and sieving). These documents are commonly used together to specify sieve types, sizes and sieving methods.

Keywords

test sieves, wire cloth, mesh opening, aperture size, sieving, particle size analysis, ISO 3310, ISO 565, sieve tolerance, calibration, laboratory sieving.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 3310-1:2016 is an international standard that specifies the technical requirements and test methods for laboratory test sieves made from woven metal wire cloth.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers construction, designation, marking, permissible tolerances and the tests used to verify that metal‑wire‑cloth test sieves conform to specified nominal opening sizes (from 125 mm down to 20 µm) and performance requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Laboratories, manufacturers and suppliers of test sieves, quality/control engineers, and any organization performing particle‑size analysis (e.g., mining, aggregates, cement, food, pharmaceuticals, environmental testing).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 3310-1:2016 is the current published edition (Edition 5, published August 2016) and was confirmed in subsequent ISO review cycles; earlier editions (for example 2000 and earlier) have been withdrawn and superseded by the 2016 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 3310 is a multi‑part series. Part 1 covers woven metal wire cloth sieves (this document) and Part 2 covers test sieves of perforated metal plate; other related ISO documents address nominal sizes, test methods and vocabulary.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Test sieve, wire cloth, aperture size, mesh opening, sieving, particle size analysis, ISO 3310-1, calibration, tolerance.