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:

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.