Water Retention Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-CTLE-11362
Quick Answer: The Water Retention Apparatus is used for determining the water retention value of cement and lime, and comes in two models with either an aspirator pump and analogue gauge or a portable vacuum pump and digital gauge.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Aspirator pump model with analogue vacuum gauge and regulator
- Vacuum pump model with ultimate vacuum of 0.1 mbar and digital regulator with 1 mbar resolution
- Three-way stopcock, flask, rubber gasket and glass funnel
- Perforated brass dish and stand
- 230 V single phase supply
- Weight about 8 kg
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Models | Aspirator pump with analogue gauge, or portable vacuum pump with digital gauge |
| Ultimate vacuum (pump model) | 0.1 mbar |
| Gauge resolution (digital model) | 1 mbar |
| Power supply | 230 V, single phase |
| Weight | 8 kg approx |
About This Product
Both models share the same fittings: a three-way stopcock, flask, rubber gasket, glass funnel, perforated brass dish and stand. They differ in how the vacuum is produced and read, either with an aspirator pump and analogue vacuum gauge or with a portable vacuum pump and digital vacuum regulator. The apparatus is used to determine the water retention value of cement and lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the two models?
One has an aspirator pump with an analogue vacuum gauge and regulator; the other has a portable vacuum pump, with ultimate vacuum of 0.1 mbar, and a digital vacuum regulator with 1 mbar resolution.
What is the Water Retention Apparatus used for?
It is used for determining the water retention value of cement and lime.
Related: Cement Testing Lab Equipment, Circulating Water Bath With Cooler Unit and Flow Cone Apparatus.
For a quotation on the Water Retention Apparatus, contact Didactic Lab.
