Sieve Shaker

Principles of Sieve Shaker:

• Operates based on the principle of size separation through sieving. Particles are sorted by passing through a stack of sieves with progressively smaller openings, relying on gravity and mechanical motion to achieve separation.

Construction of Sieve Shaker:

1. Sieves: A stack of sieves with different mesh sizes.
2. Shaking Mechanism: A motor-driven device that imparts a shaking or vibratory motion to the sieves.
3. Holder: A framework to hold the sieve stack securely.
4. Base: A sturdy platform that supports the entire apparatus.

Working of Sieve Shaker:

• The material to be separated is placed in the top sieve.
• The shaker imparts a vibratory motion to the sieve stack.
• Particles move through the sieves, separating based on size, with smaller particles passing through to the lower sieves.
• Each sieve retains particles of a specific size range.

Uses:

• Used in laboratories and industries for particle size distribution analysis.
• Common in quality control processes in pharmaceuticals, food, and construction industries.

Merits:

• Provides precise and accurate particle size distribution.
• Simple to use and maintain.
• Versatile, can handle a wide range of materials.

Demerits:

• Time-consuming for large samples.
• Potential for mesh clogging with fine or sticky materials.
• Limited to dry materials.

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