Vicat Softening Temperature Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-CACTE-13094
Quick Answer: The Vicat Softening Temperature Apparatus consists of a weighted rod with a load carrying plate for the required weight and an indenting tip, with a micrometer dial gauge of 0.01 mm least count, used to find the softening temperature of materials such as plastics.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Weighted rod with a load carrying plate for the required weight
- Indenting tip
- Micrometer dial gauge with a least count of 0.01 mm
About This Product
The Vicat softening temperature test is used mainly for plastics. A weighted rod with an indenting tip rests on a small specimen, and the specimen is heated gradually. The softening temperature is the temperature at which the tip has sunk into the specimen to a set depth, which is read on the dial gauge. Students use the result to compare how different plastics behave when heated and to judge the temperatures at which they can safely be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Vicat Softening Temperature Apparatus consist of?
It consists of a weighted rod with a load carrying plate for the required weight and an indenting tip.
Q2. What dial gauge is provided?
A micrometer dial gauge with a least count of 0.01 mm is provided.
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For a quotation on the Vicat Softening Temperature Apparatus, contact School Lab Equipment India.