The Dial Manufacturing Company produced this sieve, a device for separating materials, for the Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC). Founded shortly after World War II, ARC used the device, with a capacity of 45 microns, to manufacture solid propellants for small rocket motors.
Meshes of different sizes are used to determine the particle size distribution of granular materials, such as those used to make solid propellants for rocket motors.
Transferred to NASM from the Atlantic Research Corporation.
Display Status
This object is on display in Rockets & Missiles at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PROPULSION-Miscellaneous
Manufacturer
Dial Mfg. Co., Chicago
Dimensions
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 4.4 × 8.3cm (1 3/4 in. × 3 1/4 in.)
Materials
Probably brass
Inventory Number
A20060539000
Credit Line
Gift of Atlantic Research Corporation
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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