Soil/Test Sieve
Product Code : JL-LEP-10380
The Soil/Test Sieve (SKU JL-LEP-10380) is a soil test sieve set of six stainless steel sieves, 5, 10, 35, 60, 120 and 230 mesh, with a lid and catch pan, used to separate soil particles by size. Stacked from coarse to fine, the 8–10 inch sieves let students divide a dry soil sample into gravel, sand and finer fractions and weigh each one. JaincoLab manufactures the set in India for schools and colleges.
Specifications
The soil test sieve set has six stainless steel sieves of 8 to 10 inch diameter in 5, 10, 35, 60, 120 and 230 mesh sizes, and is supplied with a lid and a catch pan so that the stack can be shaken without losing material.
| Product | Soil/Test Sieve |
| SKU | JL-LEP-10380 |
| Purpose | Separates and segregates soil particles of different sizes |
| Diameter range | 8 to 10 in |
| Mesh sizes | 5, 10, 35, 60, 120 and 230 mesh |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Set contents | Set of six sieves with lid and catch pan |
| Specification reference | As per DepEd guidelines |
Applications of the soil test sieve
The sieves are stacked with the coarsest mesh on top, a dried soil sample is shaken through them, and the fraction retained on each sieve is weighed to describe the particle-size make-up of the soil.
- Separating a soil sample into particle-size fractions from gravel to fine sand
- Comparing the texture of soils from different sites in earth-science fieldwork
- Relating particle size to drainage and water retention in agriculture lessons
- Grading sand and aggregate samples in construction TVET practicals
- Soil science practicals in secondary school, agriculture and B.Sc. courses
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the set of six stainless steel sieves with lid and catch pan described in the specification table.
Frequently asked questions
How many sieves are in the set?
Six stainless steel sieves, with a lid and a catch pan.
Which mesh sizes are included?
5, 10, 35, 60, 120 and 230 mesh.
What diameter are the sieves?
8 to 10 inches.
What is the sieve set used for?
It separates and segregates soil particles of different sizes.
Related products
Earth-science items often ordered with the soil test sieve set:
Other earth-science equipment is listed in the Laboratory Equipment Products range of JaincoLab, a school lab equipment manufacturer in India.
Request a quote
Request a quotation for the Soil/Test Sieve set through the JaincoLab contact page with the number of sets and delivery destination, or email [email protected]. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
