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COLO.Science · Technical Specification
COSIT200 · Technical Specification
| instrument identity | |
|---|---|
| instrument type | COSIT200 sieve shaker |
| working principle | Electromagnetic, compact drive |
| application | Granulometric separation / particle size testing |
| type of sieving | Dry / Wet |
| sieving range & motion | |
| range of sieving | 20 µm to 125 mm |
| particle motion | Three-dimensional (3D) |
| dynamic of sieving | 3000 vibrations per minute |
| maximum vibration amplitude | 3 mm |
| time control | |
| timer | 1 to 99 minutes |
| work cycle | Continuous / discontinuous (interval mode with 10 s intervals) |
| sieve stack capacity | |
| maximum number of sieves |
8 (Ø 200/203 × 50 mm high) 15 (Ø 200/203 × 25 mm high) |
| sieve diameter compatibility | 60 to 203 mm |
| electrical & physical | |
| voltage | 230 V · 50/60 Hz |
| power | 450 W |
| dimensions (W × D × H) | 400 × 320 × 135 mm |
| gross / net weight | 32 / 27 kg |
| options (selected) | |
| user interface option | Optional 5″ LCD color touch screen |
| 3D sieving efficiency | Combined vertical and horizontal vibration improves particle interaction and separation efficiency. |
| repeatability | Designed for consistent, repeatable particle size testing in routine QC workflows. |
| broad sieve range | Supports sieve stacks for 20 µm up to 125 mm particle size applications. |
| dry / wet workflows | Compatible with both dry and wet sieving methods depending on sample behavior. |
| timer & work cycles | 1–99 min timer; continuous or interval mode for sensitive or cohesive samples. |
| high capacity stacks | Up to 8 × 50 mm or 15 × 25 mm sieves (Ø 200/203 mm format). |
| compact, robust drive | Electromagnetic mechanism with 3000 vib/min and up to 3 mm amplitude. |
| touch LCD (optional) | 5″ color touch interface option for easier parameter entry and operation. |
| pharmaceutical powders and granules (particle size analysis) |
| food ingredients (flours, powders, additives) |
| construction materials and aggregates |
| chemicals, minerals and industrial powders |
| quality control / R&D laboratories |
| loading | Place the sample on the top sieve of a stacked set with progressively smaller openings. |
| run | Set time (1–99 min) and select continuous or interval mode; start the shaker. |
| analysis | After the run, weigh retained fractions on each sieve to calculate PSD (mass % by fraction). |
| wet sieving | Use wet method for cohesive/fine materials where dispersion improves separation and reduces blinding. |
| model | COSIT200 |
| options | 5″ LCD color touch screen (optional) |
| sieve formats | Ø 60–203 mm (capacity depends on sieve height) |
| topic | recommendation | note |
|---|---|---|
| sample mass | Use a consistent sample mass and avoid overloading the sieve mesh. | Overloading reduces separation efficiency and increases variability. |
| sieving time | Keep sieving time consistent (timer 1–99 min) and validate a standard method for each material. | Too short: incomplete separation; too long: potential attrition for fragile particles. |
| interval mode | Use discontinuous mode (10 s intervals) for cohesive or blinding-prone materials. | Intervals can help redistribution and reduce mesh blocking. |
| wet sieving | Apply wet sieving where dispersion is needed for fine/cohesive powders. | Ensure compatibility of sample with the chosen liquid and sieve material. |
| sieve maintenance | Clean sieves after each run and inspect mesh condition regularly. | Damaged meshes or residual deposits distort PSD results. |