The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus is a high-precision device used to determine the initial and final setting times of cement and other binders. Fully compliant with international standards, it features automated needle penetration, a digital control panel, and real-time data display. Ideal for laboratories and quality control departments, this equipment ensures accurate, repeatable, and efficient testing.
Touchscreen human-machine interface
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The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus has full color touch screen control, human-machine interaction interface, and animated simulation of working status.
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The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus can fully automatic, one-click operation, and automatic precise position calibration.
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It can locate memory storage. After completing the location calibration, it is stored in memory without the need for repeated calibration.
Intelligent experimental control
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The initial and final setting tests do not require needle replacement. By sharing the testing needles, the cost of needle usage can be reduced, and the workload of needle replacement can be minimized.
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Intelligent judgment of results: Automatically judge the result data according to the requirements of the experimental specifications and prompt for operation.
- The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus has graphic and textual help information for installation, operation, calibration, verification, maintenance, etc.
Applications
The Vicat Apparatus is primarily used to determine the initial and final setting times of cement, gypsum, and other binding materials. It is widely applied in construction material laboratories for routine cement setting tests. Cement manufacturers for quality control and production optimization.Educational institutions and research centers for materials research and teaching purposes.Construction sites for on-site evaluation of material setting behavior.
Cement Plants
Concrete & Precast Plants
On-site Construction
Construction Materials Labs
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| Model | SISCO-VA-PTT03A |
| Time Control | 0.1 seconds |
| Timing Accuracy | ≤± 0.1 seconds |
| Displacement | Range: 0-50mm |
| Display resolution: 0.01mm | |
| Relative displacement accuracy: ≤± 0.1mm | |
| Store | 200 sets of data (0-199) |
| Sliding Component | 300g ± 1g (including test rod/test needle), meets the requirements of the standard |
| Data Interface | 1. RS-485 interface data output, import into computer standard format test report software.
2. USB data export interface.
3. Printing interface (optional, can print data sheets through an external micro printer).
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| Dimensions | 390mm x 310mm x 575mm (length x width x height) |
| Working Power Supply | 220 ± 10% VAC/50Hz |
| The Maximum Power of the Whole Machine | 40W |
Q1: What is the Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus?
A1: The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus is an automated instrument used to determine the setting time of materials such as cement and gypsum. It determines the initial and final setting times by controlling the needle's descent and recording the depth of penetration.
Q2: What is the difference between it and a manual Vicat needle gauge?
A2: The automatic type has functions such as automatic descent, time control, data recording, and result display, reducing human error and improving testing accuracy and efficiency. The manual type requires manual operation and observation of readings.
Q3: How to determine the initial and final setting time?
A3: The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus will automatically record the sinking depth of the needle and display a chart. When the needle cannot penetrate or reach the set depth threshold, the system will automatically determine the initial and final setting times.
Tips: How to use the Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus correctly?
- Preheating equipment: Before use, power on the preheating device to ensure the normal operation of the Vicat needle system, constant temperature device, and display control part, and avoid measurement errors.
- Proper preparation of samples: Prepare cement slurry samples according to standard methods (such as ASTM C191 or EN 196-3), stir the samples evenly, quickly pour them into the test mold, and avoid air inclusions.
- Positioning the Vicat Needle: Ensure that the needle is perpendicular to the center of the sample and lightly touches the surface, without pressing or tilting, otherwise it will affect the reading accuracy.
- Maintain a constant temperature and humidity environment: The Vicat test should be conducted under standard curing conditions (usually 23 ± 2 ° C, 50-70% RH) to avoid external environmental interference with the results.
- Timely cleaning of needles and molds: Clean residual samples immediately after each test to prevent cement hardening from causing blockage or corrosion of needles or molds.
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