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INDEX CEMENT

Item Code Page

Cement Compression and Flexural Tester C-001/LCD 133
Compression Jig C-011/CJ 134
Flexural Jig C-011/FJ 134
Cement Mould C-011 135
Linear Shrinkage Mould (Cement) C-017 135
Cement Vibrating Machine C-126 136
Mini-Slump Set C-020 136
Jolting Table C-125 137
Autoclave Expansion Tester C-070 138
Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus C-035 139
Digital Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus C-035/D 139
Vicat Apparatus C-090 140
Automatic Vicat Apparatus C-090/A 141
Workable Life and Correction Time Apparatus C-096 142
Plunger Penetration Apparatus C-094 142
Gillmore Apparatus C-095 143
Motorized Cement Flow Table C-021/M 144
Cement Flow Table C-021 145
Cement Mixer C-050 146
Automatic Cement Mixer C-050/A 147
Le Chatelier Flask C-022 148
Le Chatelier Mould C-023 148
Le Chatelier Bath G-040/06 149
Le Chatelier Soundness Test Set C-025 149
Digital Length Comparator C-018 150
Packaged Cement Tube Sampler C-028 151
Bulk Cement Slotted Tube Sampler C-029 151
Grout Flow Cone Apparatus C-024 152
Mud Balance C-014 153
Marsh Funnel C-015 153

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DETERMINATION of STRENGTH

CEMENT

CEMENT COMPRESSION & FLEXURAL TESTER (C-001/LCD)

ASTM C109 • ASTM C349 • EN 196-1
▪▪ Used to test the compressive strength of a cement/mortar cube specimens
and the flexural strength of mortar prisms.
▪▪ Equipped with an LCD Data Acquisition Control System.
▪▪ The load rate is automatically controlled according to specimen dimensions.
▪▪ The test results can be transferred to a computer (should be ordered
separately) or a thermal printer (should be ordered separately).

EQUIPPED WITH

• Selenoid valve for piston/test type selection

• LCD Graphical Data Acquisiton Control System

SUPPLIED WITH

• C-011/CJ Compression Tests on either 40 mm or 50 mm cube specimens

• C-011/FJ Flexure Tests on 40 x 40 x 160 mm prism specimens

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Rigid 2-Column frame

• Used for flexure and compression tests on cement specimens
• Full Automatic
• Stops Automatically upon test completion
• Real time graph indication
• Maximum load and stress are shown
• Unit selection available (kN, kgf, lbf)
• User-friendly calibration (password protected)
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

Code Flexure Capacity Compression Capacity

C-001/LCD 15 kN 250 kN

C-001/LCD/HC 25 kN 600 kN

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DETERMINATION of STRENGTH

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COMPRESSION JIG (C-011/CJ)

▪▪ Used for cement compression for the cubes of sizes 40 or

50 mm (to be specified at the time of order).
▪▪ The platens have hardness of 60 HRC and the upper one
is seat-ball assembled.
▪▪ Rust-protected by cadmium plating.

Code Samples to be tested Approximate Weight (kg)

C-011/CJ/40 40 x 40 x 40 mm cubes 12

40 x 40 x 40 mm and
C-011/CJ/50 12
50 x 50 x 50 mm cubes

FLEXURAL JIG (C-011/FJ)

▪▪ The distance between the lower bearers is 100 mm and one

of them has a spherical seat.
▪▪ Rust-protected by cadmium plating.
▪▪ Used for flexure tests of 40 x 40 x 160 mm specimen.

Code Dimensions (± 1 cm) Approximate Weight (kg)

C-011/FJ Dia: 15 / h: 19 11

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SPECIMEN PREPARATION

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CEMENT MOULDS (C-011)

Internal
Code Item Shape Material Gang
Dimensions (mm)

C-011/05 Compression Mould Cube Steel Three 50 x 50 x 50

C-011/05-BRS Compression Mould Cube Brass Three 50 x 50 x 50

C-011/05-BRZ Compression Mould Cube Bronze Three 50 x 50 x 50

C-011/07 Compression Mould Cube Steel Single 70.1 x 70.1 x 70.1

C-011/04 Flexure Mould Prism Steel Three 40 x 40 x 160

C-011/04-FH Feeding Hopper Prism Steel or Plastic Three 40 x 40 x 160

C-017 Linear Shrinkage Mould Prism Steel or Plastic Three 25 x 25 x 285

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SPECIMEN PREPARATION

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CEMENT VIBRATING MACHINE (C-126)

BS 4550
▪▪ Used to vibrate cement mortar cube sample in the
70.7 mm cube moulds.

▪▪ Mould should be ordered separately

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Vibrates at 12,000 cycles per minute

• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

DETERMINATION OF
CONSISTENCY

MINI-SLUMP SET (C-020)

▪▪ Used to determine the consistency of cement mix.

COMPOSED OF

• Galvanized Slump Cone (Ø 50 mm / 100 mm x 151 mm)

• Galvanized Base Plate
• Galvanized Funnel
• Galvanized Tamping Rod (Ø 25 mm x 190 mm)

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SPECIMEN PREPARATION

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JOLTING TABLE (C-125)

EN 196-1
▪▪ Used to compact cement mortar prisms in moulds.

▪▪ The 3-gang mould is placed on a table which is mounted above a cam rotating at 60 rpm.

▪▪ Equipped with digital cycle counter.

▪▪ The motor and gearbox assembly are enclosed in a protective housing; therefore, there are no moving parts in the body
outside the housing.

• Mould is easily mounted and demounted.

▪▪ Noise-Reduction cabinet (C-125/SPC) can be purchased separately.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Used to compact 40 x 40 x 160 mm cement prisms in the moulds

• Digital Cycle Counter
• Rotating cam driven at 60 rpm
• Table drop height : 15 mm
• 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz

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EXPANSION OF CEMENT

CEMENT

AUTOCLAVE EXPANSION TESTER (C-070)

ASTM C151 • ASTM C490 • AASHTO T107
▪▪ Used to determine the expansion of a hardened
cement paste when exposed to the autoclave
conditions.

▪▪ The autoclave expansion test provides an index

of potential delayed expansion caused by the
hydration of CaO or MgO, or both, when present in
hydraulic cement.

▪▪ It consists of a high pressure boiler made from

special alloy steel.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Specimen rack
• Digital Thermometer

EQUIPPED WITH

• Pressure Gauge

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Boiler (Ø 154 mm x 430 mm)

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FINENESS OF CEMENT

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BLAINE AIR-PERMEABILITY APPARATUS (C-035/ASTM)

ASTM C204
▪▪ Used for measuring the fineness of hydraulic cement in
terms of the specific surface expressed as total surface
area of cement

SUPPLIED WITH

• U-Tube glass manometer with valve (C-035/UT)

• Filter paper - Pack of 100 (C-035/FP)
• Stand
• Stainless Steel Cell & Plunger
• Rubber Aspirator Bulb
• Manometer Liquid
• Perforated disc:
0.9 mm (30-40 holes, each Ø 1 mm)

DIGITAL BLAINE AIR-PERMEABILITY APPARATUS (C-035/D/ASTM)

ASTM C204 • BS 4359:2

▪▪ Used for measuring the fineness of hydraulic cement in terms of the

specific surface expressed as total surface area of cement
▪▪ Equipped with digital timer.

SUPPLIED WITH

• U-Tube glass manometer with valve (C-035/UT)

• Filter paper - Pack of 100 (C-035/FP)
• Stand
• Stainless Steel Cell & Plunger
• Rubber Aspirator Bulb
• Perforated disc:
0.9 mm (30-40 holes, each Ø 1 mm)

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DETERMINATION OF
CONSISTENCY
CEMENT

VICAT APPARATUS (C-090)

ASTM C187 • ASTM C191 • EN 196-3
▪▪ Used to determine the normal consistency of hydraulic
cement.

▪▪ The reaction between cement and water is the primary

cause of the setting of concrete. The setting time for cement
and concrete is determined using the Vicat Apparatus.

▪▪ By measuring the setting time for concrete/cement via the

penetration resistance method (Vicat Apparatus), the time
the concrete/cement can stay fresh can be determined.
This time indicates the period the mix can stay in the mixer
before pouring it into the moulds/frameworks.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Code C-090/ASTM C-090/EN

Standard ASTM C187 - C191 EN 196-3 (Basic Set)

Movable rod weight 300 g 300 g

Vicat Mould Ø 60 / Ø 70 mm x 40 mm Ø 70 / Ø 80 mm x 40 mm

Needle Ø 1 mm Ø 1.13 mm

Consistency Plunger Ø 10 mm Ø 10 mm

Container ○ ●
Thermometer ● ●
Glass Plate ● ●

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DETERMINATION OF
CONSISTENCY
CEMENT

AUTOMATIC VICAT APPARATUS (C-090/A/EN)

EN 196-3
▪▪ The reaction between cement and water is the primary
cause of the setting of concrete. The setting time for
cement and concrete is determined using the Vicat
Apparatus.
▪▪ By measuring the setting time for concrete/cement via the
penetration resistance method (Vicat Apparatus), the time
the concrete/cement can stay fresh can be determined.
This time indicates the period the mix can stay in the mixer
before pouring it into the moulds/frameworks.
▪▪ Designed to be fully automatic with very precise and
reputable result.
▪▪ Test results can be easily printed on any incorporated
printer.
▪▪ Guiding menu is available in multi-languages (English,
French, German and Italian).
▪▪ Equipped with a large LCD display to show the test results
data. The test will automatically print a report with all data.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Movable rod (300 g)

• Vicat Mould (Ø 70 / Ø 80 mm x 40 mm)
• Needle (Ø 1.13 mm)
• Consistency Plunger (Ø 10 mm)
• Container
• Glass Plate

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

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DETERMINATION OF
WORKABILITY & CONSISTENCY
CEMENT

WORKABLE LIFE and CORRECTION TIME APPARATUS (C-096)

EN 1015-9
▪▪ Used to determine the workable life and correction time of fresh mortar.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Penetration rod (Ø 5 mm / Ø 6.175 mm x 65 mm)

• Washer (Ø 20 mm)
• Sample container (Ø 75 mm)

PLUNGER PENETRATION APPARATUS (C-094)

EN 413-2 • EN 459-2 • EN 1015-4

▪▪ Used to determine the consistency of cement mix.

COMPOSED OF

• Steel base and frame

• Test cup (Ø 80 mm x 70 mm)
• Plunger assemby (90 g, dropping from 100 mm)
• Tamper (C-021/T/EN) (Ø 40 mm x 200 mm , 0.250 kg)

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SETTING TIME

CEMENT

GILLMORE APPARATUS (C-095)

ASTM C266 • ASTM C414
▪▪ Used to determine the setting time of hydraulic-cement
paste by means of the Gillmore needles.

▪▪ The purpose of this test method is to establish whether

a cement complies with a specification limit on Gillmore
time of setting.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Initial setting time needle:

• Weight : 113.4 ± 0.5 g
• Tip : Ø 2.12 ± 0.05 mm
• Final setting time needle:
• Weight : 453.6 ± 0.5 g
• Tip : Ø 1.06 ± 0.05 mm

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DETERMINATION OF
CONSISTENCY
CEMENT

MOTORIZED CEMENT FLOW TABLE (C-021/M)

▪▪ The test gives indications about the consistency

of cement mortars, which is one of the most
important characteristics for the mortars in the
engineering aspects.

▪▪ The test is done by placing the specimen in the

mould. After specifying the number of drops and
running the machine, the plate will raise and
drop along with the mould in a specific range for
a specified number of times (entered by the user
using the digital counter) depending onthe test
needs.

▪▪ Driven by motor at 100 rpm.

▪▪ 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Code C-021/ASTM C-021/EN

Standard ASTM C230 EN 459-2 , EN 1015-3

"Brass "Stainless Steel

Top Table
Ø 10"" (Ø 254 mm)" Ø 300 mm"

Drop height 1/2" (12.7 mm) 10 mm

C-021/CM/ASTM C-021/CM/EN
Brass conical mould
"Ø 2.75"" / Ø 4.00"" x 2""
Ø 70 mm / Ø 100 mm x 60 mm
Ø 70 mm / Ø 100 mm x 50 mm"

C-021/T/EN C-021/T/ASTM
Tamper
"1/2"" x 1"" x 6""
Ø 40 mm x 200 mm , 0.250 kg
12 mm x 25 mm x 150 mm"

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DETERMINATION OF
CONSISTENCY
CEMENT

CEMENT FLOW TABLE (C-021)

▪▪ The test gives indications about the consistency of cement

mortars, which is one of the most important characteristics
for the mortars in the engineering aspects.

▪▪ The test is done by placing the specimen in the mould.

By turning the handle, the mould will raise and drop in a
specific range for a specified number of times depending on
the test needs.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Code C-021/ASTM C-021/EN

Standard ASTM C230 EN 459-2 , EN 1015-3

"Brass "Stainless Steel

Top Table
Ø 10"" (Ø 254 mm)" Ø 300 mm"

Drop height 1/2" (12.7 mm) 10 mm

C-021/CM/ASTM C-021/CM/EN
Brass conical mould
"Ø 2.75"" / Ø 4.00"" x 2""
Ø 70 mm / Ø 100 mm x 60 mm
Ø 70 mm / Ø 100 mm x 50 mm"

C-021/T/EN C-021/T/ASTM
Tamper
"1/2"" x 1"" x 6""
Ø 40 mm x 200 mm , 0.250 kg
12 mm x 25 mm x 150 mm"

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MIXING

CEMENT

CEMENT/MORTAR MIXER (C-050)

EN 196-1 • EN 196-3
▪▪ Used to assure an efficient mixing for the cement
and the mortar samples.

▪▪ Can take a capacity up to 5 liters.

▪▪ Equipped with a planetary mixing mechanism for

better performance.

▪▪ The beater speed is adjustable between 140 rpm

and 285 rpm.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Bowl Capacity: 5 Lt.

• Planetary mixing action.
• Beater Speeds: 140 rpm / 285 rpm.
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

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MIXING

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AUTOMATIC CEMENT/MORTAR MIXER (C-050/A)

EN 196-1 • EN 196-3
▪▪ Used to assure an efficient mixing for the cement and the
mortar samples.

▪▪ Can take a capacity up to 5 liters.

▪▪ The mixer is equipped with a planetary mixing mechanism

for better performance.

▪▪ The beater speed is adjustable between 140 rpm and

285 rpm.

▪▪ The mixer automatically add the sand at the correct time

depending on the selected standard.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Automatic mixing
• Bowl Capacity: 5 Lt.
• Planetary mixing action.
• Beater Speeds: 140 rpm / 285 rpm.
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

PRESET MIXING PROGRAMS

EN 196-1
Mixing Water & Cement Adding Sand Mixing Waiting Mixing
At low speed for 30 sec. For 30 sec. At high Speed for 30 sec. for 90 sec At high speed for 60 sec.
EN 196-3
Mixing Water & Cement Waiting Mixing
At low speed for 90 sec. For 30 sec. At high speed for 90 sec.
EN 196-9
Mixing Sand & Cement Adding Water Manually Mixing Mixing
User should press “OK” after
At low speed for 30 sec. At low speed for 60 sec. At high speed for 60 sec.
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY

CEMENT

LE CHATELIER FLASK (C-022)

ASTM C188 • EN 196-6 • AASHTO T133
▪▪ Used to determine the relative density (the specific gravity) of hydraulic cement and lime.
▪▪ The measurement is done by taking an empty flask, filling it with cement then adding polar
liquid and measure the weight of the flask at each step and using it in the related formula.
▪▪ The accuracy for the graduation on the neck is 0.05 ml.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Graduation (0-1) & (18-24) ml. with 0.05 ml. accuracy.

SOUNDNESS OF CEMENT

LE CHATELIER MOULD (C-023)

EN 196-3

▪▪ Used to determine the soundness for cement in either hot or cold water.
▪▪ Having an internal diameter of 30 mm and a height of 30 mm.
▪▪ The mould has two stems.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Glass plates - 50 x 50 mm
• Weight - 100 g

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SOUNDNESS OF CEMENT

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LE CHATELIER BATH (G-040/06)

EN 196-3
▪▪ Used with the Le Chatelier Moulds (to be ordered separately)
to determine the soundness of the cement.
▪▪ Made from stainless steel interior, and equipped with a
stainless steel cover and base shelf.
▪▪ Equipped with a digital thermostat and indicator.

SUPPLIED WITH
• Stainless Steel Cover
• Base Shelf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Digital Thermostat & Indicator.
• Interior stainless steel.
• 220 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz

LE CHATELIER SOUNDNESS TEST SET (C-025)

EN 196-3

▪▪ Used to determine the soundness of the cement.

COMPOSED OF

• Le chatelier moulds (3 ea)

• Glass plates - 50 x 50 mm (6 ea)
• Weight - 100 g (3 ea)
• Tamping Rod - Ø 17 mm x 70 g (1 ea)
• Steel Ruler (1 ea)

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

CEMENT

DIGITAL LENGTH COMPARATOR (C-018)

ASTM C151 • ASTM C490 • EN 12617-4 • EN 1367-4
▪▪ Used to determine the length change in hardened cement paste, mortar,
and concrete prisms
▪▪ Equipped with Digital Gauge - 12.7 / 0.001 mm (DI/D-12/0.001)
▪▪ Height adjustable to suit specimens up-to 300 mm

REFERENCE RODS

• 160 mm C-018/160
• 200 mm C-018/200
• 250 mm C-018/250
• 254 mm C-018/254
• 280 mm C-018/280

YIELD OF LIME

SLAKING VESSEL (C-459)

EN 459-2 • EN 1015-7
▪▪ Used to determine the yield of lime by leaving the specimen to slake in
an insulated stainless steel vessel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Made of Stainless Steel

• Double walled, insulated with glass fibres
• Internal Dimensions : Ø 113 x 140 mm

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SAMPLING

CEMENT

CEMENT TUBE SAMPLER (Packaged) (C-028)

ASTM C183 • EN 196-7 • AASHTO T127
▪▪ Used to sample cement from packages

CEMENT SLOTTED TUBE SAMPLER (Bulk) (C-029)

ASTM C183 • EN 196-7 • AASHTO T127
▪▪ Used to sample cement from bulk storage and bulk
shipments

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FLUIDITY

CEMENT

GROUT FLOW CONE APPARATUS (C-024)

ASTM C939 • EN 445
▪▪ Used to determine the time of efflux of a specified
volume of fluid hydraulic cement grout through a
standardized flow cone and used for preplaced-
aggregate (PA) concrete.

▪▪ Can be used both at the laboratory and in the field.

C-024/ASTM C-024/EN

ASTM C939 EN 445

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Level Indicators (x2) - Ø 0.2” (5 mm) • Mesh Opening : ≤ 2 mm
• Volume of Grout : 1725 ml (± 5 ml) • Upper Diameter : 152 mm
• Upper Diameter : Ø 7” (178 mm) • Cone Height : 280 mm
• Cone Height : 7.5” (190 mm) • Discharge Opening : 10 mm
• Discharge Opening : Ø 1/2” (12.7 mm)

SUPPLIED WITH

• Beaker - 1000 ml • Beaker - 1000 ml

• Stand • Stand

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SPECIFIC GRAVITY
VISCOSITY
CEMENT

MUD BALANCE (C-014)

▪▪ Used for accurate determination of fluid density or weight-

per-unit-volume (specific gravity) of drilling fluids.

COMPOSED OF

▪▪ Graduated arm with a cup

▪▪ Lid
▪▪ Knife edge
▪▪ Counter weight
▪▪ Carrying case.

MARSH FUNNEL (C-015)

▪▪ Used to determine the viscosity of drilling mud and

other fluid materials.
▪▪ Consists of a funnel and graduated cup. Both made
from a very strong and break-resistant plastic.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Plastic Beaker - 1000 ml (GPB/1000)

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