Vicat Apparatus
Product Code : JA-M-8901
Published: September 2026 | Last Updated: September 2026
The Vicat Apparatus from Jaincolab is part of the Materials range within our chemistry lab equipment catalogue, manufactured to standard specification for construction materials testing. Designed to determine the initial and final setting time of cement and mortar paste. As a chemistry lab equipment supplier in India, Jaincolab supplies this materials testing instrument to civil engineering and construction laboratories across India and internationally.
Specifications
| Initial-Set Needle | 1.0 mm dia. |
| Consistency Plunger | 10 mm dia. |
| Vicat Mould | 60/70 mm dia. x 40 mm |
| Includes | Glass plate and thermometer |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) | 150 x 220 x 440 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Test Purpose | Initial and final setting time of cement/mortar paste |
Key Features
- Designed to determine the initial and final setting time of cement and mortar paste
- Standard configuration includes an initial-set needle (1.0mm dia.), a consistency plunger (10mm dia.), a Vicat mould (60/70mm dia. x 40mm) and a glass plate and thermometer
- Overall dimensions 150 x 220 x 440mm (w x d x h), weight 3.5kg
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is a trusted chemistry lab equipment supplier in India, backed by Jain Scientific Suppliers' manufacturing base in Ambala, Haryana. Our Materials range is built for accuracy, durability and dependable repeated use, and is manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 framework (manufacturer-stated — verify before publishing). Explore related items from our Materials category, our wider Chemistry Lab Equipment range, and our Model Sets category, including:
Applications
| Civil Engineering Testing Labs | Standard testing of cement, concrete, mortar and aggregate |
| Construction Material Quality Control | Verifying compliance of materials with specification during construction projects |
| College & University Civil Engineering Departments | Undergraduate materials-testing practicals |
| Government & Private Testing Laboratories | Routine acceptance testing of construction materials |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Vicat Apparatus used for?
A: The Vicat Apparatus is used in civil engineering and construction materials testing laboratories for standard testing of cement, concrete or aggregate, as described in its specification.
Q: What does the Vicat Apparatus include?
A: Designed to determine the initial and final setting time of cement and mortar paste.
Q: Who manufactures the Vicat Apparatus?
A: Jaincolab, the laboratory equipment brand of Jain Scientific Suppliers (Ambala, Haryana, India, established 1982), manufactures and supplies the Vicat Apparatus as part of its Materials range of testing instruments.
Q: Is the Vicat Apparatus built for repeated laboratory testing use?
A: Yes, the instrument is manufactured to the specification described above for repeated use in materials testing laboratories.
Q: Does Jaincolab supply the Vicat Apparatus across India and internationally?
A: Yes, Jaincolab manufactures and supplies this item to laboratories, schools, colleges and universities across India and internationally.
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