GILLMORE APPARATUS (C095)

Category: Cement

Product Code: C095

Category: CEMENT

Sub-Category: SETTING TIME

 

  • The Gillmore Apparatus is utilized to determine the initial and final setting times of hydraulic cement paste by employing Gillmore needles, as specified in ASTM C266.
  • This method assesses whether a cement sample meets the required setting time limits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
  • The apparatus comprises two stainless steel needles: one for initial setting time and another for final setting time, each with specified weights and tip diameters.
  • The initial setting time needle has a weight of 113.4 ± 0.5 g and a tip diameter of Ø 2.12 ± 0.05 mm.
  • The final setting time needle has a weight of 453.6 ± 0.5 g and a tip diameter of Ø 1.06 ± 0.05 mm.

STANDARDS

ASTM C266 • ASTM C414 • AASHTO T154

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

ORDERING INFORMATION

Item Code
GILLMORE APPARATUS C095X00AH

Keywords: Gillmore Apparatus, cement setting time tester, ASTM C266, AASHTO T154, hydraulic cement testing, initial and final set time, cement paste testing, ALFA Testing Equipment, cement laboratory equipment, setting time determination