Problem & answerS-02
Damaged or Torn Mesh
Also covers: Mesh integrity failure
Likely causes
- Overloading
- Pushing material through with a scoop or hand
- Worn or fatigued mesh
- Damage during cleaning
How to fix it
- 1Stop sieving immediately.
- 2Quarantine all material sieved since the last confirmed intact inspection.
- 3Notify the supervisor and QA; search the sieved material and equipment for mesh fragments.
- 4Replace the screen.
- 5Record the incident; QA decides whether material must be re-sieved or rejected.
Technical note
A torn mesh is a foreign-matter risk, not just an equipment fault. Always check mesh integrity before and after each use and record both checks.It is fixed when
New mesh passes inspection; QA has dispositioned the affected material.
Stop it coming back
- Inspect mesh before and after every use.
- Never force material through the mesh.
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