Which Vicat should I choose?
All four models support EN 196-3 and ASTM C191 cement setting-time work. Pick by how many specimens you run in parallel, how much automation you need, and whether you want a reference manual bench.
Vicat range at a glance
Comparison
| 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.