Description

The Le Chatelier Water Bath is designed for cement soundness testing in accordance with EN 196-3 and BS 6463. It provides accurate temperature control during the Le Chatelier expansion test, ensuring reliable and repeatable laboratory results.

The bath features a stainless steel inner chamber and a painted steel exterior for excellent durability and corrosion resistance. It is supplied with a removable rack capable of holding up to 12 Le Chatelier moulds (moulds sold separately), making it ideal for routine quality control and high-volume laboratory testing.

The unit reaches the boiling point in approximately 30 minutes. An integrated temperature control system maintains the water at boiling temperature while minimizing evaporation, ensuring that the moulds remain fully submerged throughout the entire test.

Technical Details

• Stainless steel inner chamber
• Painted steel outer casing
• Capacity: Up to 12 Le Chatelier moulds
• Removable mould rack included
• Reaches boiling point in approximately 30 minutes
• Automatic boiling temperature maintenance
• Reduced water evaporation during testing
• Power Supply: 230 V, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz
• Power: 1800 W
• Dimensions: 405 × 265 × 205 mm
• Weight: Approx. 7 kg

Le Chatelier Water Bath for Cement Soundness Testing

The Le Chatelier Water Bath is an essential laboratory instrument used to maintain the specified water temperature during cement soundness testing with Le Chatelier moulds. Designed for cement laboratories, quality control departments, research institutes, and universities, it ensures consistent testing conditions and reliable expansion measurements throughout the test procedure.

Key Features

• Complies with EN 196-3 and BS 6463
• Holds up to 12 Le Chatelier moulds
• Durable stainless steel inner chamber
• Painted steel exterior for long service life
• Removable mould rack supplied as standard
• Reaches boiling temperature in approximately 30 minutes
• Maintains constant boiling temperature automatically
• Minimizes water evaporation during testing
• Ensures moulds remain fully submerged throughout the test
• Ideal for routine cement quality control laboratories

Technical Specifications

Applications

The Le Chatelier Water Bath is widely used in:

• Cement testing laboratories
• Cement manufacturing quality control laboratories
• Construction materials testing laboratories
• Independent testing and inspection laboratories
• Universities and research institutions
• Research and development laboratories

Related Cement Testing Equipment

For a complete cement testing laboratory, the Le Chatelier Water Bath is commonly used together with:

• Le Chatelier Mould
• Vicat Apparatus
• Blaine Air Permeability Apparatus
• Mortar Mixer
• Jolting Apparatus

Frequently Asked Questions About the Le Chatelier Water Bath

What is a Le Chatelier Water Bath used for?

The Le Chatelier Water Bath is used to heat and maintain water at the required boiling temperature during cement soundness testing with Le Chatelier moulds, ensuring compliance with EN 196-3.

How many Le Chatelier moulds can the water bath accommodate?

The bath is designed to hold up to 12 Le Chatelier moulds using the supplied removable rack.

How long does it take to reach boiling temperature?

The water bath reaches boiling temperature in approximately 30 minutes.

Are Le Chatelier moulds supplied with the water bath?

No. The Le Chatelier moulds are not included and must be ordered separately.

Which testing standards does the Le Chatelier Water Bath comply with?

The equipment is designed for use in accordance with EN 196-3 and BS 6463, ensuring accurate cement soundness testing.