ASTM E454-11 PDF

1.1 This specification covers the sizes of square opening perforated plate and screens for general industrial uses, including the separating or grading of materials according to designated nominal particle size, and lists standards for openings from 5 in. (125 mm) to 0.127 (¹/₈ ) in. (3.35 mm) punched with bar sizes and thicknesses of plate for various grades of service. Methods of checking industrial perforated plate and screens are included as information in the Appendix.

1.2 This specification does not apply to perforated plate or screens with round, hexagon, slotted, or other shaped openings.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as e standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.