Mortar Workability Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : TVT-CMTE-10390
The Mortar Workability Apparatus from Tvet Equipments is a vibrating two-compartment test unit used to assess the homogeneity and workability of freshly mixed cementitious materials, with particular value where chemical admixtures are used and consistent, predictable workability is essential.
How It Works
The apparatus consists of a metal box divided into two compartments and fitted with an electrical vibrator system. A fresh sample is placed in the box and subjected to controlled vibration, allowing the technician to observe and compare its flow and homogeneity between compartments. This gives a practical, comparative indication of workability and plasticity — particularly useful for identifying inconsistent mixing or segregation in mixes containing chemical admixtures, where workability behaviour can vary significantly with dosage.
Note on this apparatus: the manufacturer's own product description for this item refers to assessing the workability of "concrete" containing chemical admixtures, even though the product is listed under Tvet Equipments' cement and mortar testing range. Buyers requiring a specific codified standard reference (for example for procurement or accreditation documentation) should confirm the intended scope — mortar or concrete — and applicable test method directly with Tvet Equipments before specifying.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimension (L x W x H) | 230 x 155 x 240 mm |
| Controller Dimension (L x W x H) | 150 x 125 x 340 mm |
| Approx. Weight | 18.5 kg |
| Power | 220 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase |
Applications
This apparatus is used in cement and concrete quality-control laboratories as a comparative workability and homogeneity check, particularly for mixes containing chemical admixtures where consistent flow behaviour needs to be verified batch to batch. It complements standardised consistency tests such as flow table testing (EN 1015-3) and plunger penetration testing (EN 1015-4) rather than replacing them.
Related Products & Category
Part of Tvet Equipments' Cement & Mortar Testing Equipments range, complementing the Plunger Penetration Apparatus used for standardised mortar consistency testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Does this apparatus test mortar or concrete?
The product's own manufacturer description refers to concrete workability testing, particularly for admixture-dosed mixes, even though it is catalogued within the cement and mortar testing range — buyers should confirm the intended scope with Tvet Equipments before specifying for a particular standard or project requirement.
Q2. Why is a two-compartment vibrating design used?
Vibrating the sample within a divided box lets technicians observe flow and homogeneity comparatively, giving a practical indication of workability and helping identify inconsistent mixing or segregation.
Q3. Why is this test particularly relevant to chemical admixtures?
Chemical admixtures can significantly affect the workability and flow behaviour of a mix at different dosages, so a reliable comparative workability check helps quality-control teams verify consistency batch to batch.
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