Vicat Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-CEL-12158
Quick Answer: The Vicat Apparatus determines the normal consistency and the time of setting of Portland cement, using a 300 gram rod with a needle at each end braced in a frame with a scale that shows how far the needle enters the cement.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Determines the normal consistency of Portland cement
- Determines the time of setting of Portland cement
- Rod weighing 300 grams with a needle at each end
- Rod braced in a frame
- Scale mounted to read the distance the needle enters the cement
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tests | Normal consistency and time of setting of Portland cement |
| Rod | Weight 300 grams, needle at each end |
| Frame | Rod braced in a frame |
| Scale | Reads the distance the needle enters the cement |
About This Product
Before cement is used, its paste is tested to find how much water gives normal consistency and how long it takes to begin to set. In the Vicat test the needle is allowed to sink into the paste under the weight of the rod, and the scale shows how far it penetrates. Readings taken over time show when the cement starts to set. The Vicat apparatus is widely used in engineering laboratories for these two cement tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Vicat Apparatus determine?
It determines the normal consistency and the time of setting of Portland cement.
Q2. How does the apparatus work?
It has a rod weighing 300 grams with a needle at each end, braced in a frame with a scale. The scale is used to calculate the distance to which the needle enters the cement.
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For a quotation on the Vicat Apparatus, contact School Lab Equipment India.