Application
Manual Vicat needle device with a measuring point for determining the solidification behavior of binders, in particular:
- Cement according to EN 196, ASTM C 187 and ASTM C 191
- Mortar according to EN 480 and ASTM C 807
Needle Instrument according to Vicat – Model 1802
Description
Working Principle
The drop rod is manually pulled upwards, adjusted by the scale and locked resp. released by a knurled screw. The different penetrators are also clamped resp. changed by a knurled screw. Additional weights can be placed directly onto the drop rod.
The exact test procedure is described within the respective standard.
