Vicat Needle Apparatus
Determines standard consistency and initial and final setting time of cement paste.
Typical applications
- Standard consistency of cement
- Initial and final setting time of cement and cement blends
Conforms to
- IS 5513—Vicat apparatus — Specification
- IS 4031 (Part 4)—Determination of consistency of standard cement paste
- IS 4031 (Part 5)—Determination of initial and final setting times
- EN 196-3—Determination of setting times and soundness
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Specification
| Plunger | 10 ± 0.05 mm ø × 50 ± 1 mm long |
|---|---|
| Initial setting needle | 1.13 mm ø (1 mm²) square section |
| Final setting needle | Annular attachment, 5 mm from tip |
| Moving assembly mass | 300 ± 1 g |
| Scale | 0–50 mm graduated, 1 mm divisions |
| Rod clearance | 0.25 mm, with dashpot damping |
Support available
- Calibration
- Spares & consumables
Calibration is arranged through NABL-accredited laboratories under the relevant scope. We state the scope and the certificate number on the quotation — see what accreditation actually covers.
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