Vicat Needle Apparatus With Dashpot
Consistency and Setting Time
Consistency and setting time define the workability and hardening behavior of cement. These properties are essential for ensuring proper mixing, placing, and finishing in construction applications.
Vicat Apparatus
HT-605
Reference Standards: IS: 5513, IS: 4031, ASTM C187
The Vicat Apparatus is used to determine standard consistency, initial setting time, and final setting time of cement. It measures penetration of a plunger or needle into cement paste under controlled conditions.
Key Features
- Rigid and stable cast iron frame
- Smooth movable rod with indicator
- Dashpot for controlled descent
- Interchangeable plunger and needles
- Corrosion-resistant components
Technical Specifications
- Plunger: 10 ± 0.05 mm diameter
- Needle Material: Hardened steel
- Scale Length: 40 mm
- Least Count: 1 mm
- Vicat Mould:
- Top dia: 70 ± 0.5 mm
- Bottom dia: 80 ± 0.5 mm
- Height: 40 ± 0.5 mm
- Base Plate: Glass/metal
Ordering Information:
HT-605 Vicat Apparatus
Note: The machine is supplied with an NABL-accredited calibration certificate
Ring Mould
IS 712 1956, ASTM C 187
Consists of mould 100 mm x 5mm. Deep and a glass base plates. Used to determine soundness of hydrated lime
Gillmore Needle Apparatus
ASTM C 266
This instrument is used for determining the time setting of hydraulic cement.
Specification:
A base with a Vertical shaft and Two horizontal arms. The lower arms is adjustable for height. 1 no. Initial needle 1/12-inch dia ¼ lb. Wt. 1 no. Final needle 1/24 inch dia. ¼ lb. Wt. 1 no. Glass base plate. Complete as above.
