The sliding component uses a 300 g test load, with a tolerance of ±1 g, and that includes the needle and rod assembly. For Vicat penetration measurement, that is the working weight applied during the test.

That setup matches the standard loading arrangement used for cement consistency and setting time work, so the measurement is taken with the full sliding component mass in place. In practice, that helps keep the penetration result consistent from test to test.

To confirm the right configuration for your cement lab workflow, learn more or request a quote. If you are comparing manual and automatic operation, we can also help you choose the best Vicat setup for your method.