FUNNEL GROOVE
Used to determine the consistency of the expansion premixed cement mortars for anchorages, mixed with water, classified of super-fluid type. Supplied complete.
Weight: 20 Kg
AUTOMATIC RECORDING PENETROMETER
OTE This Penetrometer has been expressly manufactured on specific request of “Italcementi group ” cement factory.
Used for determining the initial and final setting time of hydraulic binders. This instrument automatically measures and records the time needed by a cement paste to reach a pre-established consistency degree.
The setting of the specimen is measured in static conditions; it is continuously and automatically recorded on a diagram allowing an accurate and uniform determination of the initial, intermediate and final hardening process.
The operator obtains a graph with the results of each tested specimen, accurately showing the progressive increasing of the consistency-time ratio (consistogram).
The instrument automatically cut-off at the end of the test.
THE PENETROMETER IS SUPPLIED COMPLETE WITH:
• two penetration needles
• two plastic moulds dia.70/80 h 40 mm complete with base and humidity hopper
• two writing ink pens
• 100 recording diagrams
Power supply:220-240V 1ph 50Hz 100W
Dimensions:450 x 185 x 370 mm
Weight :22 kg
VICATRONIC - AUTOMATIC COMPUTERISED TROPICALIZED VICAT RECORDING APPARATUS
The Vicatronic apparatus, that is designed and manufactured using the most recent and sophisticated technology, is used for the initial and final setting time determination of cements or mortar pastes.
The unit is manufactured with anticorrosion and tropicalised components to be used in places with humidity not below 90% and 20°C. controlled temperature as required by EN Specifications.
The entire test is made in a fully automatic way and gives a very precise and repeatable result. The results are printed on the incorporated printer and this eliminates the manual operations of installing and zeroing the paper graph on the drum.
The use of the appliance is extremely simplified by the guiding menu that is available in english, french, spanish, german, italian language.
DISPLAY
The large high contrast LCD display (negative blue) has a high resolution and shows the test data together with the general functions of the appliance. It visualises for the first time in real time the graph of the test (see picture) replacing and simulating what the old fashioned pen tracing on the paper. The appliance has a clock calendar that is used to program the test cycles.
FIRMWARE
The Vicatronic is supplied with the standard programs to make automatically, all the tests according to the following Standards: EN 196-3:2005 / EN 13279-2 gypsum / EN 480-2 / ASTM C191 / DIN 1164 / DIN 1168 gypsum / NF P15/431 / BS 4550 / AASHTO T131.
Further programs can be developed by the operator using the specific menu “free tests” available on the base firmware; the user has the possibility to set 5 totally free test profiles defining the number of penetrations and the coordinates of each penetration (ray in mm of the circle where the number of penetrations have to be distributed) and number of circles. This possibility is particularly useful when testing
new mortars, additives and to make research tests that requires sophisticated and flexible applications.
PROBES
The mobile probe weighs 300 g (1000 g following the EN, NF Standards), the penetration needle has 1,13 mm diameter (1 mm following ASTM Standard) and its fall can be programmed in free fall or in guided fall. Totally flexible as far as the time is concerned, the penetrations time can be selected between 0,5 minutes and 999 minutes (fix interval between two penetrations of a test) or can change during the test up to 5 different phases with different interval time; it can even change automatically during the setting time fixing a penetration depth. The two options described here above can be combined together.
The penetration measure is read by a very accurate encoder having a resolution of 0,1 mm.
The Vicatronic also calculates, visualises and prints:
- The time from the moment of the sample preparation
(set by the operator).
- The time the test starts.
- The residual time to the next penetration.
- The residual time to the end of the test
- The number of penetrations made and the residual penetrations to be made.
TIMER 0 – 999 MINUTES
The firmware allows activating a delay on the appliance to the beginning of the test. This program is particularly useful when the approximate setting time of the mortar is known and the operator wants to start the working of the Vicatronic after a certain time in order to concentrate the penetrations with a short interval of time between them and have better measuring values.
TEST RESULTS
The Vicatronic can memorise all the test parameters and results and keeps a file with a capacity of more than 50 complete tests.
In case of a power cut, even a short one, during the test execution, the test will be invalidated and the appliance will be automatically stop keeping the set data.
At the end of the test the appliance will print automatically by the incorporated printer a report with all the data concerning the last test made including a graph tracing each single penetration with its values of time and penetration number.
PC CONNECTION AND NET OPTIONS
Despite the totally independent working of the machine that includes an incorporated printer, the Vicatronic has been designed for a PC connection (RS232) with the possibility to download the test data using a common program (Microsoft Hyper Terminal) that is normally incorporated with the Windows package of the PC. In this case the data processing will have to be made by the operator.
The “Vicat-Win” software (accessory mod. E044-11) allows receiving, managing, processing and completing the test dates; it will trace automatically the graph, personalise and print the test report.
The Vicatronic offers the possibility, buying the kit “Vicat-Net” (accessory mod. E044-12), to connect up to 20 appliances on a net managed by a PC through two pins RJ45 with RS485 protocol. This allows obtaining a complete remote control from the PC of each single Vicatronic.
The details of the performances are following:
- Transfer each single control or function of the Vicatronic on the PC
- Verify in real time each phase of the test being made.
- Automatically download the final results at the end of the test on all the connected Vicatronic.
- Process and file at the same time all the tests without obliging the operator to move from his working place.
Additionally the firmware has many other functions detailed in the technical chart that will be transmitted to the user interested to know more about it.
The Vicatronic is supplied complete with the incorporated printer, two hardened needles (one with 1 mm diameter and one with 1,13 mm. diameter), two conical moulds EN and ASTM, a glass plate to hold the conical mould.
Power supply: 230 V 1 Ph 50/60 Hz. 50W
Dimensions: 400 x 200 xh 470 mm. h.
Weight: 13 kg.
GILLMORE APPARATUS
Used to determine the setting time of cement. Vertical support shaft has a device to maintain the horizontal arms in alignment.
Support assembly is adjustable in position. The two steel weights needles are calibrated to meet Specifications. Needle points are from stainless steel. The initial setting needle has dia. 2,12 mm and weight of 113 g, while the final setting needle has dia. 1,06 mm and weight of 453,6 g.
Weight: 3 kg
VICAT APPARATUS
DETERMINATION OF SETTING TIME AND CONSISTENCY OF CEMENT.
The instrument consists of a metallic frame, graduated scale with index, sliding probe of 300 g, consistency plunger dia. 10 mm, glass base plate.
The needle and conical mould are not included and have to be ordered separately.
Dimensions: 160 x 200 x 300 mm
Weight: 5 Kg
“NEEDED” ACCESSORIES:
E046N Needle, hardened dia. 1,13 mm EN 196-3:2005
E046-01N Needle, hardened dia. 1 mm ASTM - AASHTO
E055-10 Conical plastic mould dia. 70/80 h 40 mm (EN - NF)
E055-05 Conical plastic mould dia. 60/70 h 40 mm (ASTM - AASHTO)
FILTER PRESS FOR MUDS
This filter press is the most effective means for determining the filtration properties of drilling muds and cement slurries.
The filter press consists of a mud reservoir mounted in a frame, a pressure source, a filtering medium, and a graduated cylinder for receiving the measuring filtrate, pack of 100 filter paper, nitrogen pressurized cartridges.
Dimensions: 210x240x500 mm approx
Weight : 12 kg
BAROID MUD BALANCE
It provieds a simple method for the accurate determination of mud density.
The balance consists of a base and graduated arm with cup, lid, knife edge, rider, built-in spirit level and counter-weight, carrying case .
The constant volume cup is affixed to one end of the graduate arm and the counter-weight on the opposite end.
Weight:5 Kg
SAND CONTENT OF DRILLING MUDS
The Sand Content Kit is a simple, accurate and inexpensive sieve analysis apparatus for determining the sand content of drilling muds.
The kit consists of a special 200-mesh sieve 2,5” in diameter, fastened inside a collar upon which a small funnel is fitted on either end.
This is used with a 10ml glass measuring tube, graduated to read from 0 to 20% the percentage sand by volume.
The collar and funnel are made of polyethylene and the screen is made of brass.
A 500ml wash bottle and carrying case are included.
MARSH FUNNEL VISCOMETER
Utilized for viscosity determination on drilling muds and fluid materials.
Orifice opening 4,7 mm Half part of the funnel mouth is foreseen of sieving cloth 2 mm mesh.
Plastic break-resistant made.
Supplied complete with graduated cup.
Weight: 1 Kg
FLOW CONE APPARATUS
Used for viscosity and fluidity determinations of mortars, muds, grouts, fluid materials, etc.
Mortar fluidity is considered suitable when the flow time of 1000 cc of mortar is comprised between 17 to 25 seconds.
Entirely brass made,it is supplied complete with four interchangeable nozzles dia.8 -9 -10 -11 mm, stand adjustable in heigh, plastic graduated cup.
Cone top dia. is 155 mm, total lenght 290 mm, capacity 1700 cc.
Weight:10 Kg
SETTLING AND SWELLING RATIO APPARATUS OG GROUTS.
The equipment consist of:
E036-10 Container, stainless steel (3 pieces);
E036-11 Cover, airtight, ballast, stainless steel;
E036-12 Plexiglass disc (3 pieces);
E036-13 Measuring bridge;
V175 Vernier Caliper;
V102-02 Filling graduated measurer.
Total weight: 4 Kg approx
CEMENT WATER RETENTION APPARATUS
Used to determine the water retention value of cement and lime putty.
The unit comprises: water aspirator, mercury column manometer, three-way stopcock, metal perforated dish, glass funnel, mercury valve, pack of filter paper, 1 kg of mercury, accessories; the whole assembled on stand.
The vacuum pump is not included in the supply and has to be ordered separately.
Dimensions: 400x300x600 mm
Weight: 8 kg approx.
DROPPING BALL APPARATUS
Used to measure the consistency of cement mor tars,this instrument allows a mm.25 diameter acrylic ball to fall freely from a standard height of 250 mm.into a specimen of mortar contained into a brass ring mould, and the surface of which has been carefully prepared.
The depth of the ball penetration into the mortar gives the specimen consistency.
The instrument comprises a dropping device mounted on a stand, acrylic ball, mould dia.100 x 25mm.
The base of the stand is machined.
Chromed finishing.
Weight: 8 Kg
BULK DENSITY OF LIME
The apparatus allows a sample to fall from a known height into a volumetric container.
Consisting of a hopper, one litre cylindrical container and spring loaded trap.
Weight: 5 Kg
SLAKING VESSEL
This insulated vessel is used to determine the yield of lime by leaving the lime sample to slake into.
Stainless steel made, double walled insulated with glass fibres, the cylinder has inside dimensions dia. 113 by 140 mm deep.
Supplied complete with cover.
Weight: 4 kg approx
