Side-by-side comparison of Vector Vicat models
	VTR-1020 Manual Vicat	VTR-1021 Automatic Single Vicat	VTR-1022 Automatic Vicat X6	VTR-1023 Automatic Vicat X12
Mould stations	1	1	6	12
Operation	Manual needle	Fully automatic	Fully automatic	Fully automatic
Control / software	—	7″ HMI display	VicatMaster	VicatMaster
Penetration resolution	Operator readout	0.1 mm	0.1 mm	0.1 mm
Best fit	Reference, training, low volume	Limited bench space, satellite labs	Plant QC, commercial labs	High-volume cement plants

Quick guide

VTR-1020 — Manual Vicat — training, audit reference, or correlation checks alongside automatic lines.
VTR-1021 — One automatic station — compact footprint, touchscreen workflow, satellite or backup QC.
VTR-1022 X6 — Routine plant or commercial labs running several specimens per batch.
VTR-1023 X12 — High throughput — up to twelve parallel tests on busy shift schedules.

Overview

The Vector VTR-1020 manual Vicat apparatus determines cement setting time and consistency by the Vicat method — a classical manual Vicat apparatus for accurate, repeatable measurements under EN 196-3, ASTM C187, ASTM C191, and AASHTO T129 / T131.

Rigid frame, sliding needle assembly, and graduated scale support reference laboratories, training, and correlation checks alongside automatic Vicat lines.

At a glance

VTR-1020 — manual Vicat apparatus
Manual Vicat apparatus — single mould
EN 196-3, ASTM C187, C191, AASHTO T129/T131
Graduated scale — readable penetration depth
Reference & training — classical workflow
CE marked laboratory equipment

Standards & conformity

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Designed for cement setting-time and consistency testing under EN 196-3, ASTM C187, ASTM C191, and AASHTO T129 / T131. Supplied as CE-marked laboratory equipment.

Vector VTR-1020 manual Vicat apparatus — precision cement setting-time tester

Industries & applications

Classical Vicat testing for reference work, education, and backup QC when automation is not required.

Reference laboratories

Audit and round-robin set-time checks with operator-controlled needle release.

Cement plant QC

Backup consistency measurement when automatic Vicat lines are under verification.

University & training

Hands-on EN 196-3 / ASTM Vicat theory and manual penetration reading.

Need automation?

Pair with VTR-1021 single or X6 / X12 automatic Vicat testers on the same method set.

Key features

Stable frame, precise needle guidance, and a straightforward manual workflow.

196-3

Standard methods

EN 196-3, ASTM C187, C191, and AASHTO T129/T131 Vicat procedures.

Scale

Graduated rod

Readable penetration depth for initial and final set determination.

1×

Single mould

Standard Vicat mould compatibility on a compact benchtop frame.

Manual

Operator control

Direct needle handling for training and correlation with automatic systems.

Rigid

Stable frame

Heavy base and vertical guide reduce vibration during penetration.

Laboratory equipment

CE-marked unit for construction materials and cement laboratories.

Downloads

VTR-1020 manual Vicat apparatus product brochure.

Brochure (PDF)

Vector Manual Vicat

Technical overview

Product code

VTR-1020

Application

Cement consistency, initial and final set

Operation

Manual needle release with graduated scale

Standards

EN 196-3, ASTM C187, ASTM C191, AASHTO T129, T131

Typical use

Reference labs, training, low-volume QC

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