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PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS

Sieve shakers.
Precision in every fraction.

Separate, measure and understand your material. Explore vibratory, air-jet, horizontal and tap systems for fine powders, granules and coarse samples.

Retsch sieve shaker family with a range of vibratory, air-jet, horizontal and tap systems
Not sure which option fits your work?Use the practical selection helper ↗

A PRACTICAL SELECTION HELPER

Find a practical starting point.

Start with the sieving method and sieve frame. Sample mass is different from total sieve-stack mass, and documentation features vary by model.

Sample only; also confirm the total sieve-stack load.

All options in this helper (9)
AS 200 Basic Sieve Shaker ↗

Basic vibratory sieving with configuration-specific wet/dry accessories.

Published sample limit: 3 kg · Sieve diameters: 100 / 200 / 203 mm

AS 200 Digit CA Sieve Shaker ↗

Vibratory sieving with controlled amplitude; check interface/documentation requirements.

Published sample limit: 3 kg · Sieve diameters: 100 / 200 / 203 mm

AS 200 Control Sieve Shaker ↗

Controlled amplitude/acceleration with stored methods and data-interface capability.

Published sample limit: 3 kg · Sieve diameters: 100 / 200 / 203 mm

AS 300 Control Sieve Shaker ↗

Larger sieve surface and sample capacity for vibratory dry/wet methods.

Published sample limit: 6 kg · Sieve diameters: 100 / 200 / 203 / 305 / 315 mm

AS 400 Control Sieve Shaker ↗

Horizontal circular motion for suitable dry bulk materials.

Published sample limit: 5 kg · Sieve diameters: 100 / 200 / 203 / 305 / 315 / 400 mm

AS 200 Tap Sieve Shaker ↗

Horizontal circular motion with vertical taps; dry sieving.

Published sample limit: 3 kg · Sieve diameters: 200 / 203 mm

10 µm – 125 mmFAMILY MEASURING RANGE
9 modelsEXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
4 motionsMATCH THE MATERIAL

Fine powders to coarse materials.
Range and dry / wet capability depend on the model.

THE SIEVE SHAKER RANGE

Find the motion.
Match the material.

Choose a method to narrow the range, or explore all nine models. Every system has a different role in a repeatable sieving workflow.

Showing all 9 models

Retsch AS 200 Basic sieve shaker

VIBRATORY SIEVING

AS 200 Basic

Measuring range20 µm – 25 mm

Throwing motion with angular momentum

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
100 / 200 / 203 mm (8″)
Control / features
Digital setting, 1–100% (0–3 mm)
Retsch AS 200 Jet sieve shaker

AIR JET SIEVING

AS 200 Jet

Measuring range10 µm – ~4 mm

Dispersion by air jet

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
203 mm (200 mm with adapter)
Control / features
Digital nozzle speed, 5–55 min⁻¹
Retsch AS 300 Control sieve shaker

VIBRATORY SIEVING

AS 300 Control

Measuring range20 µm – 40 mm

Throwing motion with angular momentum

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
100 / 200 / 203 (8″) / 305 / 315 mm
Control / features
Digital amplitude, 0.20 – >2.20 mm
Retsch AS 200 Digit CA sieve shaker

VIBRATORY SIEVING

AS 200 Digit CA

Measuring range20 µm – 25 mm

Throwing motion with angular momentum

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
100 / 200 / 203 mm (8″)
Control / features
Digital amplitude, 0.20–3.00 mm; controlled amplitude
Retsch AS 200 Jet Pro / Pharma sieve shaker

AIR JET SIEVING

AS 200 Jet Pro / Pharma

Measuring range10 µm – ~4 mm

Dispersion by air jet

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
203 mm (200 mm with adapter)
Control / features
Digital nozzle speed, 5–80 min⁻¹; Pharma version: audit trail and user management
Retsch AS 400 Control sieve shaker

HORIZONTAL SIEVING

AS 400 Control

Measuring range45 µm – 63 mm

Horizontal circular motion

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
100 / 200 / 203 (8″) / 305 / 315 / 400 mm
Control / features
Digital speed, 50–300 min⁻¹
Retsch AS 200 Control sieve shaker

VIBRATORY SIEVING

AS 200 Control

Measuring range20 µm – 25 mm

Throwing motion with angular momentum

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
100 / 200 / 203 mm (8″)
Control / features
Digital amplitude, 0.20–3.00 mm; controlled amplitude
Retsch AS 200 Tap sieve shaker

TAP SIEVING

AS 200 Tap

Measuring range20 µm – 25 mm

Horizontal circular motion with taps

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
200 / 203 mm (8″)
Control / features
Speed, 280 min⁻¹
Retsch AS 450 Control sieve shaker

VIBRATORY SIEVING

AS 450 Control

Measuring range25 µm – 125 mm

Throwing motion with 3D movement

More specifications
Suitable sieve diameters
400 / 450 mm
Control / features
Digital amplitude, 0.20 – >2.20 mm
AT A GLANCECompare all nine models
Model specifications from Glen Mills product pages
ModelMethodMeasuring rangeSieve diametersControl / featuresEnquiry
AS 200 Basic ↗Vibratory20 µm – 25 mm100 / 200 / 203 mm (8″)Digital setting, 1–100% (0–3 mm)Enquire ↗
AS 200 Jet ↗Air jet10 µm – ~4 mm203 mm (200 mm with adapter)Digital nozzle speed, 5–55 min⁻¹Enquire ↗
AS 300 Control ↗Vibratory20 µm – 40 mm100 / 200 / 203 (8″) / 305 / 315 mmDigital amplitude, 0.20 – >2.20 mmEnquire ↗
AS 200 Digit CA ↗Vibratory20 µm – 25 mm100 / 200 / 203 mm (8″)Digital amplitude, 0.20–3.00 mm; controlled amplitudeEnquire ↗
AS 200 Jet Pro / Pharma ↗Air jet10 µm – ~4 mm203 mm (200 mm with adapter)Digital nozzle speed, 5–80 min⁻¹; Pharma version: audit trail and user managementEnquire ↗
AS 400 Control ↗Horizontal45 µm – 63 mm100 / 200 / 203 (8″) / 305 / 315 / 400 mmDigital speed, 50–300 min⁻¹Enquire ↗
AS 200 Control ↗Vibratory20 µm – 25 mm100 / 200 / 203 mm (8″)Digital amplitude, 0.20–3.00 mm; controlled amplitudeEnquire ↗
AS 200 Tap ↗Tap20 µm – 25 mm200 / 203 mm (8″)Speed, 280 min⁻¹Enquire ↗
AS 450 Control ↗Vibratory25 µm – 125 mm400 / 450 mmDigital amplitude, 0.20 – >2.20 mmEnquire ↗

Specifications describe individual models. Confirm the configuration, sieve stack and suitability for your application with the team.

A CLEARER VIEW OF YOUR PARTICLES

A controlled motion.
A measurable result.

A stack of test sieves turns a mixed sample into defined size fractions. Repeatable motion and a timed cycle make those fractions useful for analysis and quality control.

  1. 01

    Arrange the sieve stack.

    Place larger openings above finer mesh, with a collection pan below.

  2. 02

    Apply the right motion.

    Particles are lifted and redistributed so smaller material can pass through the mesh.

  3. 03

    Weigh the retained fractions.

    Use the material collected at each level to determine the particle-size distribution.

Illustration showing sample feed, sieve stack, coarse, medium and fine fractions, and a collection pan

Four ways to move your material

Vibratory
Three-dimensional throwing motion; dry and wet options on suitable models.
Air jet
Dispersion for fine powders while continuously clearing the mesh.
Horizontal
Controlled circular motion for applications shaped by particle geometry.
Tap
Horizontal motion with taps for the required sieving procedure.

Selected models offer digital parameter control, stored procedures, evaluation software and documentation options. Discuss the required workflow with the team.

MATERIALS. METHODS. MEASURABLE GOALS.

Built around your application.

Particle size, shape, density and flow behavior help determine the appropriate shaker, sieve configuration and operating method.

Pharmaceutical powdersFood & ingredientsSoil & aggregatesBattery materialsChemicals & pigmentsPlastics & polymersCeramics & glassPigments & coatingsMining & mineralsMetal powders
Why choose sieve shakers?
  • Non-destructive particle-size testing
  • Flexible sieve configurations
  • Fast setup and operation
  • Low operating cost
  • Clear recovery of individual fractions
  • Compact laboratory footprint
  • Rugged construction and easy cleaning
What can testing help establish?
  • Particle-size distribution
  • Product uniformity
  • Alignment with a testing standard
  • Appropriate processing conditions
  • Quality specifications for the material

SIEVE SHAKER APPLICATION REVIEW

Let’s start with your sample.

Send your enquiry directly to the Glen Mills team.