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Vicat Apparatus

Product Code : JA-M-8901

The Vicat Apparatus (SKU JA-M-8901) determines the initial and final setting time of cement and mortar paste. A weighted rod carries either the 10 mm consistency plunger, used first to find the water needed for a paste of standard consistency, or the 1.0 mm needle, whose penetration into the paste in the mould shows when setting begins and ends. The Vicat apparatus comes with its mould, a glass plate and a thermometer. It is made by JaincoLab.

Specifications

The apparatus has a 1.0 mm initial-set needle, a 10 mm consistency plunger and a 60/70 mm diameter x 40 mm mould; it measures 150 x 220 x 440 mm and weighs 3.5 kg.

ProductVicat Apparatus
SKUJA-M-8901
Initial-set needle1.0 mm dia.
Consistency plunger10 mm dia.
Vicat mould60/70 mm dia. x 40 mm
IncludedGlass plate and thermometer
Dimensions (w x d x h)150 x 220 x 440 mm
Weight3.5 kg

Applications of the Vicat apparatus for setting time

Setting time tells engineers how long concrete stays workable, and consistency tests fix the water content used for the other cement tests.

  • Normal consistency of cement paste
  • Initial and final setting time of cement
  • Setting time of mortar paste
  • Cement testing practicals in civil engineering courses

Scope of supply and ordering

The listing covers one Vicat apparatus with needle, plunger, mould, glass plate and thermometer, from JaincoLab. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.

MOQ, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and delivery destination. Units are supplied singly or with cement testing sets for colleges and tender orders.

Frequently asked questions

What does it measure?
The initial and final setting time of cement and mortar paste, and normal consistency with the plunger.

What is included?
The 1.0 mm needle, 10 mm plunger, Vicat mould, glass plate and thermometer.

How big is it?
150 x 220 x 440 mm, weighing 3.5 kg.

Related products

More cement testing apparatus is listed in the Materials range; chemistry apparatus is in the chemistry lab equipment catalogue.

Request a quote

To request a quotation for the Vicat Apparatus, send the quantity and the delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-M-8901. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.

Last updated: September 2026

   

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