Automatic Vicat Apparatus

To measure the setting time of the mortar, Matest offers a wide selection of automatic or manual devices. For these devices, different models of penetration needles and molds are available in compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, EN and BS standards.

The test consists in performing different penetrations in the specimen during the period of time that goes from the forming inside the special mold to the hardening of the mixture.

E055N

Vicat Apparatus (Cement - Mortar)

Standard Method : EN 13279-2 (GYPSUM) EN 480-2 ASTM C191 AASHTO T131 NF P15-414 NF P15-431 EN 196-3

DETERMINATION OF SETTING TIME AND CONSISTENCY OF CEMENT.

• The instrument consists of a metallic frame, graduated scale with index, sliding probe of 300 g, consistency plunger Ø 10 mm, glass base plate. 
• The needle and conical mould are not included and have to be ordered separately accordind to the selected Standard.
• Dimensions : 160 x 200 x 300 mm 
• Weight          : 5 Kg approx.
• Click Here    : Vicat Apparatus Brochure 

NEEDED ACCESSORIES : 

• E046N         Needle, hardened Ø 1.13 mm EN 196-3:2005 
• E046-01N   Needle, hardened Ø 1 mm ASTM - AASHTO 
• E055-10      Conical plastic mould Ø 70/80 h 40 mm (EN - NF) 
• E055-05      Conical plastic mould Ø 60/70 h 40 mm (ASTM - AASHTO)

CONICAL MOULDS TO BS, DIN, UNI SPECIFICATIONS :

• E055-04 : Conical plastic mould Ø 80/90 h 40 mm (UNI)
• E055-13 : Conical plastic mould Ø 65/75 h 40 mm (DIN)
• E055-11 : Conical plastic mould Ø 80/90 h 40 mm (BS)

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