Vicat Apparatus

VICAT Needle Apparatus
ZI 1003
IS 4031, 2645, 2542 ( PART-1), 1727, 5513 & 712
BS 12, 146, 915, 1370, 4027, 4246, 4248
AASHTO T 129, E 131.

This instrument is used for determining the normal consistency and setting times of cement and 'A' class limes.

Specification:
The apparatus consists of a metallic frame bearing a freely movable and with a cap at top, one vicat mould and glass base plate and one set of needles one each initial needle, final needle and consistency plunger.

Vicat Needle Apparatus : ZI 1003
Vicat Needle Apparatus
IS 4031, 2645, 2542 ( PART-1), 1727, 5513 & 712. BS 12, 146, 915, 1370, 4027, 4246, 4248, AASHTO T 129, E 131.
This instrument is used for determining the normal consistency and setting times of cement and 'A' class limes.
SPECIFICATION:
The apparatus consists of a metallic frame bearing a freely movable and with a cap at top, one vicat mould and glass base
plate and one set of needles one each initial needle, final needle and consistency plunger.
VICAT NEEDLE APPARATUS WITH DASHPOT
IS 4031, 2645, 2542 (PART-1), 1727, 5513, 5513 & 712. BS 12, 146, 915, 1370, 4027, 4246, 4248, AASHTO T 129, E 131
SPECIFICATION :
Same as ZI 1003 but in addition is fitted with a dashpot which facilities gentle lowering of the needles.
ACCESSORIES :
Mild steel base plate 5 inches x 5 inches. Fulcrum mould, brass, 70mm i.d. base dia x 60mm i.d. top dia, 40 mm height.
NOTE : 1) Normally set of needles and mould which meet is requirements as per I.S. 5513 are supplied. While ordering
please specify the specification code of the instrument required.
2) Vicat needle apparatus for determining consistency of hydraulic cement. Gypsum plaster, lime etc. As per ASTM C 187-
58 C 472-62 C 110-58, IS 2542 (Part-1) can also be supplied.