Sieve Cleaning
Sieves should be cleaned after each analysis and replaced
in their storage containers. Most of the "near mesh size" particles
which block the apertures can usually be removed by inverting the sieve
and gently tapping the frame. If this fails, the underside of the mesh
may be stroked gently with an Endecotts sieve brush specially designed
for use on test sieves with apertures over 1mm.
For sieves with smaller apertures and almost any other
application the most efficacious method is the use of an ultrasonic
cleaner.
Sieve Brushes
These double ended sieve brushes are specifically
designed for cleaning sieves with medium or large apertures. They have
coarse bristles at one end and fine at the other.
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Concentrate
Recommended for use with the Endecotts Ultrasonic
Cleaner.
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Endecotts Ultrasonic cleaner has been specially designed
for cleaning test sieves and is also suitable for general laboratory
use. It is easy to operate and extremely efficient to use.
The all stainless steel construction and digital control
panel are ergonomically designed to give a long trouble free life. Endecotts
Ultrasonic cleaner is environmentally friendly , operating on 10.5 litres
of organic solvent free water. It is equipped with four high frequency
30-40 KHz transducers, rear mounted for optimum performance. A sieve
up to 200mm or 8" in diameter is placed on the special sieve holder.
This presents the sieve at the ideal angle to the transducers as well
as allowing contaminants to fall free of the sieve onto a catchment
tray. Simply emptying the tray reduces the need to change the fluid.
The control panel enables the user to set the following parameters:
Fluid Temperature: Off/On with range of 25 - 85°C
Cycle Time: 0 - 59 minutes
Ultrasonics: Off/On |
