Vector VTR-1016 automatic Blaine air permeability tester — accurate, repeatable cement and powder fineness per EN 196-6, ASTM C204, BS 4550, and AASHTO T153 with touchscreen control and calibration support.

VTR-1016

Automatic Blaine

EN 196-6 · ASTM C204 · touchscreen · automatic cycle

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Overview

The Automatic Blaine Air Permeability Tester provides accurate and repeatable measurements of powder specific surface area — meeting EN 196-6, ASTM C204, BS 4550, and AASHTO T153 for cement fineness and related laboratory QC.

The Vector VTR-1016 is designed for reliable performance on busy cement and materials testing lines: controlled air permeability through a standard cell, integrated touchscreen workflow, and consistent results shift to shift. It reduces operator variability in packing and timing compared with manual Blaine apparatus.

The instrument sits naturally beside mixers, Vicat frames, flow tables, and compression equipment — Vector supplies calibration accessories and configures the unit for your referenced standards and internal SOPs.

At a glance

  • VTR-1016 — automatic Blaine fineness testing
  • Touchscreen — guided measurement cycle
  • Permeability cell — consistent powder packing
  • EN 196-6, ASTM C204, BS 4550, AASHTO T153
  • Calibration sand — traceable verification support
  • CE marked laboratory equipment

Standards & conformity

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Designed for workflows referencing EN 196-6, ASTM C204, BS 4550, and AASHTO T153 for cement fineness and air-permeability specific surface determination. Supplied as CE-marked laboratory equipment.

Vector VTR-1016 automatic Blaine air permeability tester — touchscreen and permeability cell

Industries & applications

From cement plant QC to powder R&D, the VTR-1016 delivers repeatable Blaine fineness results for compliance reporting and process control.

Cement manufacturing

Routine fineness checks on clinker and cement — automatic cycles support high-throughput QC before strength and setting-time programmes.

Commercial testing labs

Accredited cement and mortar testing where EN 196-6 or ASTM C204 Blaine results must stay traceable across operators and shifts.

Building materials R&D

Binder and filler trials where specific surface trends must reflect formulation changes, not packing variability.

University & teaching

Physical testing courses linking cement fineness, permeability theory, and standard Blaine measurement practice.

Multi-method cement labs

Integrated lines with Vicat, flow tables, and presses — fineness data that complements strength and setting-time results.

Need calibration support?

Vector helps align reference sands, cell preparation, and verification intervals with EN 196-6, ASTM C204, and your internal quality system.

Key features

Built for repeatable permeability measurement, guided touchscreen operation, and stable performance in cement fineness laboratories.

196-6

Standard fineness methods

Supports EN 196-6, ASTM C204, BS 4550, and AASHTO T153 workflows for cement and powder specific surface determination.

Auto

Automatic test cycle

Controlled timing and air path reduce operator scatter compared with manual permeability apparatus.

UI

Touchscreen interface

Integrated display guides cell preparation, measurement, and result review on a compact benchtop footprint.

Cell

Permeability test cell

Standard Blaine cell geometry with consistent packing support for repeatable specific surface results.

Cal

Calibration verification

Reference calibration sand and procedures help maintain traceability for audit and internal QC schedules.

CE

Laboratory equipment

CE-marked unit suited to industrial cement plants and commercial testing laboratories.

Vector VTR-1016 automatic Blaine — touchscreen interface and permeability cell assembly

Touchscreen control & permeability cell

Fineness trends drive mill and separator decisions. The VTR-1016 automates the permeability sequence so reported Blaine values reflect material changes — not inconsistent packing or timing between operators.

  • Guided workflow — touchscreen prompts for cell preparation, test execution, and result logging.
  • Stable air path — regulated permeability measurement aligned with common Blaine apparatus practice.
  • Calibration support — verification with reference calibration sand for laboratory traceability.
Vector VTR-1016 automatic Blaine — calibration sand verification for traceable fineness checks

Calibration & reference materials

Regular checks with calibration sand help confirm cell condition, packing technique, and instrument stability between production shifts and audit intervals.

  • Traceable QC — compare measured specific surface against reference material expectations.
  • Operator training — repeatable verification runs for new staff on Blaine methods.
  • Vector support — application guidance for EN 196-6, ASTM C204, and internal SOP alignment.
Vector VTR-1016 automatic Blaine — brochure cover

Downloads

Product brochure for the Vector VTR-1016 automatic Blaine air permeability tester — specifications, standards coverage, and typical cement fineness laboratory applications.

Brochure (PDF)

Vector Automatic Blaine series

Technical overview

Product code
VTR-1016
Application
Cement and powder fineness (Blaine specific surface)
Operation
Fully automatic permeability measurement cycle
Standards
EN 196-6, ASTM C204, BS 4550, AASHTO T153
Interface
Integrated touchscreen with guided test workflow
Typical applications
Cement plant QC, commercial labs, powder R&D

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