Modified Vicat Apparatus

HM-302 Modified Vicat Apparatus for False Set is used for false set (early stiffening) determination of Portland cement mortar. It is equipped with a 0.39in (10mm) dia. plunger and 100g weight. The total weight of the plunger assembly with an adjustable indicator is 400g. The apparatus also comes with a scale graduated from 0-50mm, plastic conical mold, 4x4x.137in (102x102x4.8mm) Dia.xH glass plate, and frame with bakelite platform. The mold base is 2.75in Dia., 2.36in Dia. at top and 1.58in high (70x60x40mm).

Gilson also offers the standard version, compare the two Vicat Apparatus here.

Features:

• Adjustable indicator
• Accurate false-set detection
• 400g plunger assembly total weight

Included Items:

• Modified Vicat Apparatus for False Set

Accessories:

• HMA-136 400ml Cylindrical Unit Measure for measuring during the test
• HMA-137 Maple Wood Tapping Stick for releasing entrapped air with Cylindrical Unit Measure
• HMA-296 False Set Container for testing Portland Cement mortar
• HMA-290 Conical Mold as a replacement or additional mold for sample preparation

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