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Cement / Mortar Flow Table — Hand Operated, 250mm Brass Top, 12mm Drop, IS 5512 / ASTM C230
Cement / Mortar Flow Table — Hand Operated, 250mm Brass Top, 12mm Drop, IS 5512 / ASTM C230
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Hand-operated cement / mortar flow table for determining workability + consistency of Portland cement mortar mixes per IS 5512, ASTM C230, and EN 459-2. 250mm ±2.5mm diameter brass table top mounted on rigid steel stand, allowed to drop through 12mm via ground + hardened cam mechanism. Reinforced with equally-disposed ribs for uniform impact distribution. Includes 100mm base diameter × 50mm high mortar mold. Rust-free steel construction, hand-operated (no electric motor to maintain). $799 direct.
Standard compliance
| IS 5512 | Indian Standard for cement mortar flow table specification |
|---|---|
| IS 4031 Part 6 | Cement compressive strength method — requires flow-table workability check first |
| ASTM C230 | Standard Specification for Flow Table for Hydraulic Cement Mortars |
| ASTM C1437 | Standard Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar (using this table) |
| EN 459-2 | European Standard — Building lime testing methods |
Specifications
| Table top diameter | 250 mm ± 2.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Table top material | Brass (rust-proof, non-magnetic — critical for cement compliance) |
| Drop distance | 12 mm (fixed, cam-controlled) |
| Cam mechanism | Ground + hardened steel — precise 12mm drop per turn |
| Table reinforcement | Equally-disposed radial ribs (uniform impact distribution) |
| Stand | Rigid steel (rust-free finish) |
| Mortar mold | 100 mm base diameter × 50 mm high (frustum-shaped, IS 5512 spec) |
| Operation | Hand-cranked — no electric motor |
| Complete kit | Flow table + stand + mortar mold + tamper + brush + manual |
| Warranty | 1-year against manufacturing defects |
Test procedure (IS 4031 / ASTM C1437)
- Level the flow table on a rigid bench
- Center the mortar mold (frustum shape) on the brass top, wet the mold
- Fill mold in 2 layers, tamping each layer 20 times
- Level top with straightedge, remove mold vertically
- Immediately drop the table 25 times in 15 seconds (hand crank)
- Measure spread diameter — average 4 measurements at 45° intervals
- Flow % = (average spread - 100) / 100 × 100
- Standard flow for cement compressive strength test = 110 ± 5% (per IS 4031 Part 6)
Best for
- State DOT + PWD cement / concrete QC labs (mandatory equipment)
- Ready-mix concrete plant labs
- Construction contractor site labs
- University civil engineering + materials science teaching labs
- Cement manufacturer QC labs
- Third-party construction materials testing labs
- International construction contractors (India, GCC, LATAM, MENA, SE Asia) via DDP
Buying for a DOT, contractor, or civil engineering program?
- Volume pricing on 5+ orders — DOT multi-lab + university teaching fleets
- Net-30 invoicing for verified DOTs, contractors, universities
- SAM.gov / GSA compliant — Army Corps, State DOTs, FAA
- Bundle with Vicat needle apparatus ($700) + Le Chatelier flask + soundness test apparatus for complete cement testing lab
- IS / ASTM / EN documentation package on request
- Replacement mortar molds ($80), brass tops ($250), cam assembly ($150) stocked
- International DDP shipping — huge infrastructure markets globally
FAQ
Is this for cement or soil testing?
Cement / mortar workability testing. The product title said "Soil Testing" but the actual device is a cement flow table per IS 5512 / ASTM C230 for hydraulic cement mortar consistency. Not a soil testing device. If you need soil geotechnical testing, look at our Dynamic Cone Penetrometer ($2,999).
Does this meet IS 5512 and ASTM C230?
Yes — 250mm ±2.5mm brass top, 12mm cam drop, mortar mold 100mm × 50mm frustum all comply. Test results directly comparable to standard-compliant flow table data from any accredited lab.
Why hand-operated vs motorized?
Hand-operated is IS 5512 preferred (25 drops in 15 seconds = 1 drop per 0.6 second, easily controlled by hand crank). Motorized flow tables exist but add cost + maintenance without improved test accuracy. Hand-operated is the international standard.
Why brass top?
Cement testing standards require non-magnetic + rust-proof + smooth surface = brass. Steel would rust in humid concrete lab environments; aluminum would deform under repeated cam drops. Brass is the industry standard material.
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