Standard Vicat Apparatus
Make: AMV Scientific Co.
Model: AMV-CE-1005
Origin: India
Standards: EN 196-3, 480-2; ASTM C187, C191; AASHTO T129, T131
Standards: IS 4031, 2645, 2542 ( PART-1), 1727, 5513 & 712. BS 12, 146, 915, 1370, 4027, 4246, 4248, AASHTO T 129, E 131.
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. It comes with a dashpot which facilities gentle lowering of the needles.
Accessories :
Mild steel base plate 5 inches x 5 inches. Fulcrum mould , brass , 80 mm i.d. base dia x 70 mm i.d. top dia , 40 mm height.
Note:
- 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.
- 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.