ELE, Consistence Setting Time, Workability and Flow

Consistence Setting Time, Workability and Flow Determination of setting time and soundness of cement requires the use of a neat cement paste of standard consistence. The Vicat method is usually specified as the test used to determine the water content which will produce the desired consistence. Vicat Method EN 196-3, 13454-2; ASTM C187, C191 This procedure is used to determine the quantity of water required to produce a cement paste of standard consistence. Ordering Information EL38-2010 Vicat Frame complete with consistency plunger, 10 mm diameter. Requires one initial or final set needle to make up test weight to 300 g. Weight 1.3 kg. Accessories EL38-2110 comprising 1 x EN Initial Set Needle1.13 mm diameter and 1 x EN Final Set Needle 1.13 mm diameter with special footing. Weight 18 g. EL38-2620 ASTM Initial Set Needle. 1 mm diameter. Weight 9 g. EL38-2200 Vicat Mould manufactured from brass and supplied complete with a ring and glass base plate. Weight 800 g. EL38-2300 EN Vicat Mould manufactured from a hard rubber compound and supplied complete with a glass base plate. Weight 500 g. EL38-2660 ASTM Vicat Mould manufactured from non-absorbent plastic and supplied complete with a glass base plate. Weight 200 g. Spare EL38-2010/ 10 Consistency Plunger