Mesh Vs Micron PDF
Mesh Vs Micron PDF
Mesh Vs Micron PDF
What does mesh size mean? Determining mesh is very simple. Simply count how many openings there are in one inch of screen. The number
of openings is the mesh size. An 80-mesh screen means there are 80 openings across one linear inch of screen. A 140-mesh screen has 140
openings, and so on. Therefore, as the mesh number increases, the size of the openings decreases. Note - Mesh size is not a precise
measurement of particle size because of the size of the wire used in the screen. Beyond 400 mesh, particle size is normally defined only in
"microns." That is because the finer the weave, the closer the wires get together; eventually there is no space between them.
What do the minus (-) and plus (+) plus signs mean when describing mesh sizes and particle distribution tests? To characterize particle
size by mesh designation:
• A "+" before the mesh indicates the particles are retained by the sieve,
• A "-" before the mesh indicates the particles pass through the sieve, and
• Typically, 90%+ of the particles will lie within the indicated range.
For example, if the particle size of a material is described as -10 / +30 mesh, then 90% or more of the material will pass through a 10-mesh sieve
(particles smaller than 2.0 mm) but will be retained by a 30-mesh sieve (particles larger than 0.595 mm). If the material is described as -30 mesh,
then 90% or more of the material will pass through a 30-mesh sieve (particles smaller than 0.595 mm).