Vector VTR-1021 automatic Vicat apparatus single mould — fully automated cement and mortar setting-time testing per EN 196-3 and ASTM C191 with touchscreen control and repeatable needle kinematics.

VTR-1021

Automatic Single Vicat

Single mould · EN 196-3 · ASTM C191 · touchscreen

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Overview

The Vector VTR-1021 automatic Vicat apparatus single mould is a compact, fully automated setting-time tester for cement and mortar — fourth-generation design with a large touchscreen, intuitive software, and precise sensors for repeatable results under EN 196-3 and ASTM C191.

One integrated station with standard needle weight and drop kinematics — ideal when bench space is limited or throughput needs a dedicated automatic line without multi-mould complexity.

At a glance

  • VTR-1021 — single-mould automatic Vicat
  • Automatic Vicat apparatus single mould
  • EN 196-3 & ASTM C191
  • Touchscreen control & guided workflow
  • Compact footprint for satellite labs
  • CE marked laboratory equipment

Standards & conformity

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Designed for cement setting-time and consistency testing under EN 196-3 and ASTM C191. Supplied as CE-marked laboratory equipment.

Vector VTR-1021 automatic Vicat apparatus single mould — touchscreen cement setting-time tester

Industries & applications

Single-station automatic Vicat for routine plant QC, reference checks, and teaching labs.

Cement plant QC

Dedicated automatic set-time checks alongside multi-station Vicat lines.

Commercial labs

Operator-independent needle control for accredited consistency reporting.

University & training

Hands-on EN 196-3 / ASTM C191 workflows with guided touchscreen steps.

Need more throughput?

Scale up with Vicat X6 or X12 multi-station automatic testers on the same method set.

Key features

Fourth-generation automatic Vicat with touchscreen operation and repeatable single-mould testing.

1×

Single mould

Compact station for limited bench space and satellite laboratories.

Auto

Fully automated

Programmable penetration sequence with consistent needle handling.

196-3

Standards aligned

EN 196-3 and ASTM C191 needle weight, drop, and timing requirements.

UI

Touchscreen

Large display with intuitive software for setup, monitoring, and reporting.

H₂O

Water bath ready

Integrated bath path for stable specimen temperature during testing.

CE

Laboratory equipment

CE-marked benchtop unit built for daily cement laboratory use.

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VTR-1021 automatic single Vicat product brochure.

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Vector Automatic Single Vicat

Technical overview

Product code
VTR-1021
Configuration
Automatic Vicat apparatus — single mould
Standards
EN 196-3, ASTM C191
Interface
Touchscreen control & test software
Typical use
Plant QC, satellite labs, limited bench space

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