GILLMORE NEEDLE APPARATUS - (ASTM C266, AASHTO T154)

GILLMORE NEEDLE APPARATUS - (ASTM C266, AASHTO T154)

Model Number : TM-202-S

The Gilmore needle test determines the initial and final setting times of cement paste. The Instrument measures the time required for the cement paste to stiffen under standardized conditions using two needles: Initial set needle (smaller diameter) Final set needle (larger diameter). The test provides critical information about the behavior of cementitious materials during hydration and is crucial for construction scheduling. As per ASTM C266, AASHTO T154, ASTM C141, ASTM C91.


Compliance Standards:

ASTM C266, AASHTO T154, ASTM C141, ASTM C91.

Applications:

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

Details:

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

Features:

  1. Meets several ASTM and AASHTO test methods for set-time testing
  2. Includes initial and final-set needles
  3. Large base to position specimens

Overall Dimensions

230 X 100 X 260 (L X W X D) mm

Weight (Approx.)

3.30 KG

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