3in Acrylic Frame Test Sieves
Match the Sieve to the Sieving System
Check equipment compatibility before ordering: one listed sieve is identified as required for the GilSonic 3in AutoSiever and recommended as an alternative to metal-frame sieves for the Performer III 3in shaker. Those equipment names describe that listing only; do not extend the requirement across the entire acrylic category without checking each model.
Acrylic frames differ from metal frames in stacking behavior. The same listing describes a short stacking height that permits more sieves in one stack than metal-frame equivalents. Confirm stack limits for your specific machine rather than assuming every transparent frame nests the same way.
Separate the Frame from the Screening Medium
Transparent frames and metal screening media are separate choices. One listed option, the 3in acrylic sieve with No. 3½ stainless woven-wire cloth, pairs a clear acrylic frame with stainless-steel mesh and a 5.6mm opening. A 150µm acrylic-frame electroformed sieve is listed separately with a different medium.
Choose woven-wire or electroformed cloth by the required opening range and method. Verify the opening designation and construction on each listing; the frame material alone does not determine the screening medium or the applicable standard.
Check Openings, Documentation and Use Limits
Confirm the exact opening size, frame diameter and compliance documentation on the selected product. The stainless-cloth example above identifies ASTM E11 compliance and a conformance certificate; electroformed listings in this category carry their own specifications and may differ.
Clear frames aid visual monitoring, but they do not establish chemical resistance or temperature limits for every solvent or drying method. Check material restrictions on the listing before exposing an acrylic frame to heat or aggressive media.
Order Compatible Accessories
Match covers, pans and verification services to the 3in frame system. Verify which items are included and which are sold separately. For other sieve families, compare ASTM test sieves, 3in nonmetallic sieves and precision electroformed sieves by construction rather than by appearance.
