Standard Apparatus for Consistency, Vicat Method
The Standard Vicat Apparatus, also known as the consistency vicat apparatus, measures consistency and set times of hydraulic cement, mortar and grout. With the Threaded Adapter Weight, available separately, it also measures false set.
This device has a 300g stainless steel rod with a 10mm (0.4in) dia. vicat plunger assembly at one end and a 1mm (0.04in) vicat needle at the other. The adjustable indicator on the rod can be set to read in either direction on the 0-50 x 1mm scale. It has a frame and platform and includes a 4x4in (102x102mm) glass plate and the hard plastic Conical Mold with 70x60x40mm (2.75x2.36x1.58in) base x top Dia. x H.
Details of Standard Apparatus for Consistency, Vicat Method:
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Adjustable indicator reads in either direction on 0-50 x 1mm scale
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Reversible stainless steel rod has 10mm vicat plunger on one end and 1mm double-threaded needle on the other
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12 x 5 x 4in (305 x 127 x 102mm) WxDxH
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Standard Vicat Apparatus
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Double-ended Vicat Plunger and Vicat Needle Assembly
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Conical Plastic Mold
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Glass Plate
Also available is the Modified Vicat Apparatus for False Set
Meets Vicat Apparatus Test Methods: AASHTO T129 AASHTO T131 AASHTO T186 ASTM C 187 ASTM C 141/141M ASTM C 191 ASTM C 308 ASTM C 451 ASTM C 91/91M
Components and Features
The Vicat Consistency Apparatus is a full featured testing device consisting of several parts. The heart of the apparatus is a reversible stainless steel plunger with 10mm dia. on one end and 1mm dia. stainless steel needle on the other. This double-ended design allows for multiple testing applications. The plunger has an adjustable indicator to read on the 0-50 x 1mm scale in either direction.
The consistency vicat apparatus has a frame and platform for a stable base for all testing. This stability is critical for accurate and repeatable results. The Vicat Consistency Apparatus also includes a conical mold 70x60x40mm (base x top Dia. x H) and a 4x4in (102x102mm) glass plate. This allows testing of hydraulic cement paste, mortar and grout.
Standardization
The Vicat Consistency Apparatus is designed to meet many international standards for maximum reliability and accuracy. It meets ASTM standards C91, C141, C187, C191, C308, C451 and C472 and AASHTO specifications T129, T131 and T186. This ensures the apparatus will give you precise and reliable results for testing the consistency and set times of hydraulic cement paste, mortar and grout.
Also available is the Modified Vicat Apparatus for False Set. This adds to the versatility of the consistency vicat apparatus to meet the many testing requirements of professionals in the construction materials testing field. By meeting these standards the Vicat Consistency Apparatus is the standard for quality. Perfect for vicat apparatus test.