Talisman Sieve. Talisman Sieve 80# (177 Micron) for Pottery and Ceramic Glazes, Hobby & Lab Use, 316SS Mesh

Test sieves are used by pottery and ceramic artists for preparing small batches of slips and glazes, also in laboratories for particle separation and analysis. Talisman sieves are made using the highest quality components available.

Diameter across top - 4 1/4"
Diameter across bottom - 3 1/4"
Depth - 1 3/4"

Talisman test sieves are available in a number of sizes ranging from 40 to 200 mesh, 74 microns (.0029 inches) to 420 microns (.0165 inches). Refer to the table in images for details. Talisman only use the best 316 marine grade stainless steel mesh.

The Talisman test sieve body is molded from Polycarbonate which is extremely strong (250 times the impact resistance of glass) and rigid. It has high impact resistance and can cope with extreme temperatures up to 240 degrees Fahrenheit.

Polycarbonate is often described as having a smooth glass-like feel in contrast to the more 'plastic' and soft feel of PVC. Using high-grade polycarbonate gives a hardness and smoothness that makes cleanup easier.

Product Highlights:

• strong and rigid polycarbonate body
• 316 marine grade stainless steel mesh
• UV resistant
• virtually unbreakable
• conveniently sized
• autoclavable

Product uses:

• filters debris from a dry or liquid glaze or slip
• removes particles that clog spray guns and airbrushes
• eliminates clear surface blotches caused by large frit particles
• smooths lumps in low-fire casting slip caused by talc or clay; prevents surface bump caused by feldspar as it emerges at high firing temperatures or second firings

Talisman is a manufacturing business on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand. We make equipment for the pottery and ceramics industries including the famous Talisman Rotary Sieve, hand sieves, test sieves, and interchangeable and replaceable Talisman sieve screens that can be used in both the rotary and hand sieve products.