Cement Setting Time - Gillmore Needle Apparatus - (ASTM C266), AASHTO T154

Order Code: MT204

Category: Cement, Lime Plaster & Mortar Testing

Applications: Used to determine initial and final set times of portland cement, masonary cement, hydraulic hydrated lime and certain mortars. Details: The adjustable support has horizontal arms to guide two weighted needles with flat-end cy...



SPECIFICATION

Applications:
Used to determine initial and final set times of portland cement, masonary cement, hydraulic hydrated lime and certain mortars.

Details:

  • The adjustable support has horizontal arms to guide two weighted needles with flat-end cylindrical stainless steel tips.
  • The support assembly is adjustable. Base has ample flat shelf for positioning specimens.
  • The two steel needle weights are calibrated to meet specifications. 
  • The needle points are manufactured from stainless steel. 
  • The initial setting needle is 2.12 mm in diameter and weighs 113 grams. 
  • The final setting needle is 1.06 mm in diameter and weighs 453.6 grams.
  • Supplied with 02 Nos  glass plates - Dimension 100 ± 5 mm square
  • Also supplied complete with 02 Nos Cement paste pat Mould (Base diameter 76 ± 13 mm & Top diameter 50 ± 13 mm)

Features:

  • Meets several ASTM and AASHTO test methods for set-time testing
  • Includes initial and final-set needles
  • Large base to position specimens
  • Overall Dimensions     :    230 X 100 X 260 (L X W X D) mm

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