Standard Vicat apparatus

Main Features

Conforms to EN 196-3 | EN 480-2 | ASTM C191 | AASHTO T131

Links: Data Sheet

Description

The Vicat frame consists essentially of a metal stand with a sliding rod. An adjustable indicator moves over a graduated scale. The needle or plunger is attached to the bottom end of the rod to make up the test weight of 300 g.
The frame 63-L0028/1 is supplied without accessories, which have to be ordered separately depending on the requirement. It is also proposed with basic EN accessories (63-L028) or ASTM/AASHTO accessories (63-L0028/A).

Technical Specs

  • Weight approx.: 4 kg

Accessories

EN method

63-L0027/E22  
EN Vicat mould

63-L0028/31  
Initial needle 1.13 mm dia.

63-L0028/41  
Final needle

63-L0028/8  
Additional weight 700 g to EN 480-2

63-L0028/E18

conical penetration probe 8 mm dia. x 50 mm long with 100g calibrated weight for gypsum testing to
EN 13279

ASTM/AASHTO method

63-L0027E23  
ASTM Vicat mould

63-L0028/21  
Initial needle, 1 mm dia.

For both methods

63-L0028/5  
Consistency plunger 10 mm dia.

63-L0028/6  
Supporting plate

63-L0028/7  
Glass thermometer -10 +50°C