MANUAL VICAT NEEDLE APPARATUS
Standards: EN 196-3, ASTM C 187, ASTM C 191, AASHTO T 129 / T 131, BS 4550, AFNOR P 15 / P 414
GENERAL DESCRIPTION This device enables to determine the initial and final setting times in cements. It also has a consistency probe to determine the quantity of water necessary to produce a mortar with a standard consistency.
The device includes a frame supporting a 300g consistency plunger and 10 mm diameter. At the end of the plunger the initial and final setting needle or the consistency probe are mounted.
The penetration depth is measured by means of an indicator which moves along a scale graduated in millimeters.
With the substitution of the needle and mould, the device is adapted to the different standards.
The device includes a frame supporting a 300g consistency plunger and 10 mm diameter. At the end of the plunger the initial and final setting needle or the consistency probe are mounted.
The penetration depth is measured by means of an indicator which moves along a scale graduated in millimeters.
With the substitution of the needle and mould, the device is adapted to the different standards.
STANDARD DELIVERY AND ACCESORIES The device is delivered complete, including a consistency probe, initial and final consistency probe Ø 1,13 mm (EN), immersion mould EN, cone shaped mould (EN), glass plate and thermometer (from -10 to + 50 ºC.
Accessories and spare parts:
Accessories and spare parts:
- Ø 1.13 mm needle (EN).
- Ø 1mm needle (ASTM)
- End of setting needle (EN)
- Cone shaped mould (EN) in plastic Ø 70-80 mm
- Cone shaped mould (ASTM) in plastic Ø 60-70 mm
- Cone shaped mould (BS) Ø 40-80 mm, with bronze ring
Cement testing Equipment and Materials testing