Setting Time and Consistency

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Setting time is the time required for stiffening a cement paste to a defined consistency. Setting time is affected by a number of factors including cement fineness, water-cement ratio, chemical composition (especially gypsum content), admixtures and is generally tested by Vicat apparatus. Consistence of fresh mortar can be assessed by Flow table method or Plunger apparatus.

Standard Vicat Apparatus

The Vicat frame consists essentially of a metal stand with a sliding rod. ASTM/EN method.

Standards EN 196-3 EN 480-2 ASTM C191 AASHTO T131

63-L0028
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).

  • Weight approx.: 4 kg


Note: For the automatic version of the Vicat apparatus see Vicamatic

 

Main Features
  • The new EmS electromechanical actuator with high pre-load ball screw delivering 30kN backlash-free dynamic force over 100mm travel, with minimum noise
  • Adjustable motorized reaction frame, controlled by software or integrated joystick controller, able to adjust the vertical daylight according to the test configuration.
  • An optional modular temperature-controlled cabinet, available with a range -40°C to +80°C, easy to set-up and maintain thanks to a two-piece modular construction. Fixed or ramp temperature can be set-up with IPC Global’s
    UTS Neutron software.
  • Exceptional cooling performance especially at low temperature, with possibility to perform thermal cracking tests.
  • Suitable for Triaxial cell for 100mm and 150mm dia. asphalt mix or unbound granular material specimens. Optional air compressor that comes integrated in the machine
  • All test transducers, confinement pressure line and Four-Point bend jig clamping motors can connect directly to the rack inside the temperature controlled cabinet.
  • Clarity in results with the 3rd Generation Integrated Multi Axis Control System (IMACS2)
  • Fully integrated and very compact in design, a perfect solution for both static and mobile testing facilities
  • All-in-one touchscreen PC (optional)
Products

 

63-L0028
Vicat test set EN method
 
63-L0028/A
Vicat test set ASTM method
 
63-L0028/1
Vicat apparatus

 

Accessories

 

63-L0028/E18
Accessory for Vicat apparatus series L0028 comprehending conical penetration probe 8 mm dia x50 mm long with 100g calibrated weight for gypsum testing to EN 13279
 
63-L0028/21
Initial/final needle 1 mm dia set of 6
 
63-L0028/31
Initial needle 1,13 mm dia set of 6
 
63-L0028/41
Stainless steel final needle with special foot (single piece)
 
63-L0028/5
Consistency plunger 10 mm dia
 
63-L0028/6
Supporting glass plate
 
63-L0028/7
Glass thermometer -10 + 50c
 
63-L0028/8
Additional weight 700 g
 
63-L0027/E22
Plastic mould to EN
 
63-L0027/E23
Plastic mould to ASTM/AASHTO

 

Automatic Vicat Apparatus

Automatic setting time testers for cement and mortar.

Standards EN 196-3 EN 480-2 ASTM C191 AASHTO T131 ASTM C451 EN 13279-2 ASTM C807 ASTM C187

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Description
CONTROLS have long tradition in manufacturing automatic setting time testers for cement and mortar. A new generation, the fourth one, is now available, featuring a large color 5.1” touch screen display. As with the older generations the test procedure is unchanged, a needle (or a probe) drops freely into a cement sample at regular intervals and in fixed positions. Penetration depth is measured by a sensor with 0,1 mm resolution. Along with hardening process development the penetration depth decreases, when it matches some thresholds pre-defined by Standards initial and final setting times are measured and recorded.
 
Main Features
  • Advanced electronics technologies providing superior performances and total flexibility combined with simplicity in use
  • Easy-to-use double interface: local mode, with large size 5.1″ touch screen color display, and remote mode, with PC
  • Supplied complete with PC software for data processing VICASOFT-BASIC
  • With PC software VICASOFT-PREMIUM (optional) up to 32 indipendent units (includign VICAMATIC 2 models) can be connected to a single PC via LAN port and hub. All units are remotely controlled. Adopting the multi-test network concept laboratory productivity is maximized
  • Integrated graphic printer is available as optional accessory showing both results in numerical format and setting time plot
  • Easy setting and storage of user-defined test profiles allowing quick test start
  • Large accessibility to the test space
  • Complete with needle cleaning device
  • Practical in-water testing accessory (optional)
  • Automatic determination of initial and final setting time
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Products

 

63-L2701/E

VICAMATIC-3, automatic electronic apparatus for setting time test on cement/mortar/gypsum.       
Complete with EN 196-3 accessories: initial Setting time needle 1.13 mm dia. and mould.     …

 
63-L2701/F

VICAMATIC-3, automatic electronic apparatus for setting time test on cement/mortar/gypsum.        
Complete with ASTM C191 accessories: initial setting time needle 1 mm dia. and mould.   &nb…

 
63-L2701

VICAMATIC-3, automatic electronic apparatus for setting time test on cement/mortar/gypsum.       
Supplied without accessories (mould, needle) and mould cenetering ring.
110-240V, 50-60Hz, 1ph. &nbs…

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications

  • Conforming to EN 196-3, 13279-2, 480-2, ASTM  C191, C187
  • 5.1”, 800 x 480 pixel, 16 M colors, icon-driven touchscreen graphic display, showing data and plots
  • LAN port for direct connection to PC of a single unit or connection to a LAN hub for creating a network with up to 32 independent units all controlled by a single PC. 1 LAN cable is included
  • USB port for test data download to PC and easy firmware upgrade
  • Unlimited storage capacity for test data on internal 16 GB SD card
  • Test procedures can be customized and stored to match user-defined requirements
  • Can incorporate an integrated graphic printer showing test result and setting time plot
  • Large test space with easy accessibility
  • Automatic calculation of initial and final setting time at programmable penetration depth limits
  • Wide range of accessories including EN and ASTM/AASHTO parts, in-water testing kit, needle cleaning device, integrated printer, probes for testing consistency and gypsum
  • Minimum penetrations rate: 10 seconds
  • Penetration measurement by encoder    
  • Power: 50 W
  • Dimensions: 200x400x410mm (L x W x H)
  • Weight approx.: 10 kg


Firmware specifications

    • Easy programming of customized test profiles, recallable for future tests, including:
      • adjustable test start delay
      • penetration points positions 
      • manual or automatic penetration rate
      • free or driven dropping mode
      • holding intervals inside the sample
      • automatic end- test detection
      • automatic measurement of initial and final setting time     
    • Test data: test number, operator, client, date, hour, cement type, water percentage, delay 
    • Easy calibration menu         
    • Clock calendar
    • Multi-language
Accessories
 
63-L2700/E10
Accessory for in-water testing.
 
63-L2700/E11

LAN HUB for PC connection of up to 7 VICAMATIC units or up to 6 units in case of multi-hub network. LAN cable from hub to PC is included. Each VICAMATIC unit is supplied complete with LAN cable

 
63-L2700/E14
Needle for final setting test to EN
 
63-L2700/E15
Cylindrical probe for consistency test
 
63-L2700/E16
Additional weight 700 g (EN 480-2)
 
63-L2700/E18
Conical penetration probe 8 mm dia x 50 mm complete with 100g calibrated weight for gypsum testing to EN 13279
 
63-L2700/E20
1,13 mm diameter needle to EN
 
63-L2700/E9
Water thermostatic unit for up to 2 VICAMATIC units. 230V/50-60Hz/1ph
 
63-L2700/E9Z
Water thermostatic unit for up to 2 VICAMATIC units. 110V/60Hz/1ph
 
63-L2700/F15
Cylindrical probe and additional weight for consistency test to ASTM C807
 
63-L2700/PR

Upgrading of a VICAMATIC unit for incorporating a graphic printer into the head. Test settings andresults are plotted both as numerical and graphical format including penetration depth/time diagram. The upgrading shall be factory installed.

 
63-L2700/1
Centering ring for EN mould
 
63-L2700/2
Centering ring for ASTM mould
 
63-SW/VS

VICASOFT-PREMIUM PC software to connect up to 32 VICAMATIC-2 units including remote control of eachunit, data acquisition – processing – filing, printout of test reports. 

 
63-L0027/E22
Plastic mould to EN
 
63-L0027/E23
Plastic mould to ASTM/AASHTO
 
63-L2700/E21
1 mm diameter needle to ASTM/AASHTO
 
63-L2700/E24
Glass base plate
 
63-L2700/E25
Spare base plate for in-water testing kit
 
63-L2700/F21
2 mm diameter needle to ASTM C807
 
63-L2700/F23
Brass mould dia.76mm x 40mm to ASTM C807
 
63-L2700/1

Cenitering ring for EN mould
 

63-L2700/2

Centering ring for ASTM mould

 
63-L2700/E20

1,13 mm dia. needle for initial setting time test to EN

Flow Tables for Mortar and Building Lime

Used to determine the consistency of mortars and building lime.

Standards EEN 459-2 EN 1015-3 ASTM C230 EN 13279-2 EN 1015-3

Motor operated flow table, conforming to EN 459-2 and EN 1015-3, model 64-L0038/Gx
Description
Used to determine the consistency of mortars and building lime. Two versions available: conforming to EN and ASTM standards, manual and motor operated.
Motor operated models are driven by a motor speed reducer and the number of drops are preset on the digital counter, which stops automatically the machine at the end of the cycle. Supplied complete with flow mould and tamper. EN versions include also the filling hopper.

 

Main Features
  • High resolution graphical display 128×80 pixels and 6 keys membrane keyboard 
  • 8 languages can be set: Italian, English, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian and Cesky 
  • Double test procedure: it is possible to set the target revolutions / drops or the total working time
Products
 
63-L0040/G

Motorised flow table with digital counter. Supplied complete with flow mould and tamper. Conforming to ASTM C230. User interface: large size graphic display and membrane keyboard. 230V, 50Hz, 1ph.

 
63-L0040/A

Flow table complete with mould. Hand operated. Supplied complete with flow mould and tamper. Conforming to ASTM C230

 
63-L0040/GY

Motorised flow table with digital counter. Supplied complete with flow mould and tamper. Conforming to ASTM C230. User interface: large size graphic display and membrane keyboard. 220V, 60Hz, 1ph.

 
63-L0040/GZ

Motorised flow table with digital counter. Supplied complete with flow mould and tamper. Conforming to ASTM C230. User interface: large size graphic display and membrane keyboard. 110V, 60Hz, 1ph.

 
64-L0038/A

Hand operated flow table for building lime. Supplied complete with flow mould, hopper and tamper. Compliant with EN 459-2, 13279-2, 1015-3

 
64-L0038/G
Motorized flow table to EN 459-2, 13279-2, 1015-3 with digital counter. Supplied complete with flow mould, hopper and tamper. User interface: large size graphic display and membrane keyboard. 230V, 50Hz, 1ph.
 
64-L0038/GY
Motorized flow table to EN 459-2, 13279-2, 1015-3 with digital counter. Supplied complete with flow mould, hopper and tamper. User interface: large size graphic display and membrane keyboard. 220V, 60Hz, 1ph.
 
64-L0038/GZ
Motorized flow table to EN 459-2, 13279-2, 1015-3 with digital counter. Supplied complete with flow mould, hopper and tamper. User interface: large size graphic display and membrane keyboard. 110V, 60Hz, 1ph.
Accessories
 
63-L0040/11
Hardwood tamper 12x25x150 mm
 
63-L0037/1
Flow calliper
 
63-L0037/10
Brass flow mould for EN flow tables
 
63-L0037/11
Spare tamper for EN flow tables
 
63-L0037/12
Spare filling hopper for EN flow mould
 
63-L0038/10
Spare inox flow mould for EN flow tables
 
63-L0040/1
Brass flow caliper conforming to ASTM-BS standars
 
63-L0040/10
ASTM and BS mould for flow table

Gillmore Apparatus

Use to determine the setting time of cement. The apparatus consists of two horizontal arms...

Standards ASTM C91 ASTM C141 ASTM C266 AASHTO T154 ASTM C1398

63-L0075
Description

Use to determine the setting time of cement. The apparatus consists of two horizontal arms which carry two weighted steel needles precisely machined to meet5 the requirement. The initial needle 2.12 mm dia., weighs 113 g and the final needle 1.06 mm dia., weighs 453,6 g.

  • Weight approx.: 2.5 kg
Products
 
 
 
63-L0075
Gillmore apparatus

Plunger Penetration Apparatus

Used for determining the consistency of masonry cement and building limes.

Standards EN 459-2 EN 413-2

64-L0036
Description

Used for determining the consistency of masonry cement and building limes. Consisting of a steel base with recess to house the test cup and the vertical column holding the penetration plunger assembly. The height of drop is 100 mm and the weight of plunger assembly is 90 g. Supplied complete with test cup 80 mm dia. x 70 mm deep and tamper.

  • Dimensions approx.:
  • Weight approx.: 6 kg
 
 
Products
 
 
64-L0036
Plunger penetration apparatus to EN 413-2, 459-2, 1015-4. Complete with cup and tamper.

Workable Life and Stiffening Time Apparatus

Used to determine the workable life and stiffening time of mortars.

Standards EN 13294 EN 1015-9

Workable life and stiffening time apparatus
Description

Used to determine the workable life and stiffening time of mortars.
The apparatus include a vertical loading pillar complete with penetration rod, sample container and electronic balance 30 kg cap., 0.5 g resolution.

  • Weight approx.: 10 kg
Products
 
 
64-L0098
Apparatus for determination of workable life of mortars to EN 1015-9 method A.

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