The Vicat Apparatus is designed for determining the normal consistency, standard consistency and time of setting of cement and made in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO specifications.
The apparatus consists of a frame bearing a movable plunger of 300 grams weight. The plunger is 10 mm diameter at one end and is fitted with a removable 1 mm diameter needle at the other end . The plunger is reversible and carriers an indicator which moves over the scale graduated in millimeters.
The apparatus is supplied complete with plunger ,needle and hard rubber mold.
Features
- Rigid frame construction for accurate readings.
- Reversible plunger with removable needle.
- Includes needle and hard rubber mould.
Testing Standards
ASTM C-91, C-187, C-191, C-807, AASHTO T-129.T-131.
Specifications
Plunger. Reversible, 10 mm dia. at one end, combined weight 300 grams.
Needle. Steel, mounted in plunger,1 mm dia. x 50 mm long.
Scale. Graduated in millimeters.
Mould. Hard rubber, 70 mm base dia. x 60 mm top dia. x 40 mm.h.
Weight. Net 2.1 kg.
Model CE8. Includes Vicat needle and mold.
Replacement Parts
CE8-R1. Vicat Mold.
CE8-R2. Vicat Needle.