Computer Controlled Vicat Needle Apparatus 6 places

Computer-controlled Vicat needle apparatus With 6 measuring points
Fully automatic
EN 196-3, EN 480-2 optional equipment is required
EN-12379-2 alternative device version is required
ASTM C191 alternative device version is required

The six measuring points (2 x 3) are installed in a rectangular trough
Tests can be performed in air or in water bath with constant temperature
(heat exchanger and cooler for constant water temperature)
with programmed test sequences.
The unit automatic records initial set time and final set time, as well as of setting plots.
Weight of plunger and the Vicat needle are an additional 300 g ± 1 g.

After each penetration the Vicat needle is automatically cleaned.
– Base unit as a table model with the control unit and standard software
for programmable test sequences and for data recording.
– 6 Vicat moulds (conical hard plastic ring)
70/80 dia. x 40 mm
– 6 glass base plates, 120 mm dia
– 6 centerings for Vicat moulds (conical hard plastic ring)
70/80 dia. x 40 mm
– 1 pair of cleaning brushes
– 1 tee wrench, 1.25 mm
– 1 tee wrench, 2 mm
– 2 spare glass plates, 120 mm dia.
– 2 spare initial-set needles, 1.13 mm dia.
– Filter sponge coarse
– Filter sponge fine
– Serial cable, USB/RS232-Adapter, Mains cable

* For standard EN 480-2 the additional weight
1.0366.10, the plunger 1.0366.12 and optionally the extra cooling unit 1.0366.13
for a test temperature of 5°C are required
** For operation, a standard PC or laptop is needed, which is not included in the scope of delivery .