Vicat Needle Apparatus
The Vicat Needle Apparatus is designed as per IS:5513-1876 to determine the consistency of standard cement paste and measure the initial and final setting times of cement. It is widely used in civil engineering laboratories, construction quality control, and cement testing facilities.
The apparatus features a Vicat mold in the form of a frustum of a cone with an internal diameter of 60 mm at the top, 70 mm at the bottom, and 40 mm height, supported on glass base plates. It comes with an initial setting time needle, final setting time needle, and consistency plunger for precise measurements.
This apparatus ensures reliable, accurate, and repeatable results for cement quality assessment and mix design in concrete research and construction projects.
Complies with IS:5513-1876 standard
Measures cement paste consistency and initial & final setting times
Vicat mold: frustum of cone, 60 mm top dia × 70 mm bottom dia × 40 mm height
Glass base plates for stable setup
Includes initial and final setting time needles
Consistency plunger for precise measurements
Accurate, reliable, and repeatable results for lab and field use
Standard Compliance: IS:5513-1876
Purpose: Determination of cement paste consistency and initial & final setting times
Vicat Mold: Frustum of a cone
Top diameter: 60 mm
Bottom diameter: 70 mm
Height: 40 mm
Base Plates: Glass for stable placement
Needles Included:
Initial setting time needle
Final setting time needle
Consistency Plunger: Provided for precise measurement
Operation: Manual, hand-operated
High precision measurement of concrete slump
Portable and durable construction for lab or site use
Easy setup and operation with stable base plate and foot clamps
Ensures consistent and repeatable workability test results
Suitable for all types of fresh concrete mixes
Determination of cement paste consistency
Measuring initial and final setting times of cement
Quality control in cement manufacturing plants
Civil engineering laboratories for concrete and mortar testing
Research & development in cement and concrete technology
