Vicat Needle Apparatus With Dashpot

Vicat Needle Apparatus With Dashpot

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Vicat needle apparatus with dashpot is may be used the normal consistency of hydraulic cement in include of water required to prepare hydraulic cement pastes for testing. Apparatus consists of a frame having a movable rod with a cap at one end and at the other end the attachment which are interchangeable.
Consistency is a measure of wetness or fluidity of cement.
The main purpose of the consistency test is to determine the required quantity of water to obtain a standard or homogeneous paste and water quantity is enough to hydration process.
The standard consistency of a cement paste is defined as that consistency which will permit the vicat plunger to penetrate to a point 10 +/- mm below the original surface in 30 s after being released.

Features:-
Prolong service life
Zero maintenance
Rust proof
Release pin indicator
Movable rod
Frame
Plunger
Weighing balance
Spatula and safety gloves

Technical Specification:-
The apparatus consists of a metallic frame bearing a freely movable rod with a cap at top, one vicat mould, split type and glass base plate and one set of needles one each initial needle, final needle and consistency plunger.
Consist of a metallic frame bearing a movable rod with cap at one end and a VICAT mould 70 mm in dia at the base, 50 mm at the top and 40 mm high and with a glass base plate consistency plunger, initial and final setting needles in a nice jeweler case. With dashpot to facilitate the gentle lowering of the needle.
Power: Hydraulic,0.75kW
Material: Steel
Voltage: 380v

Accessories:-
Fulcrum mould, brass, 70mm 1.0 base dia x 60mm I.D. top dia, 40mm height
Mild Steel Base Plate
Glass plate and trowel.