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Rapid Moisture Meter for Moisture Content with Pressure Gauge VSLIC-S184

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Product Overview

Rapid Moisture Content Test Apparatus Comes with Two Varients.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-25%)
The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0 25% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5 MM AND 1 OF 25 MM DIA) for thorough mixing.
Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-50%)

The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0-50% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5MM AND 1 OF 25MM DIA) for thorough mixing. Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.

Standard

IS :12175-1987, IS:2720 (PART II), ASTM D4944, AASHTO T217, BS 812-109

Model

VSLIC-S184

Origin

Indian

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OVERVIEW

Product Overview

Rapid Moisture Content Test Apparatus Comes with Two Varients.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-25%)
The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0 25% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5 MM AND 1 OF 25 MM DIA) for thorough mixing.
Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-50%)

The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0-50% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5MM AND 1 OF 25MM DIA) for thorough mixing. Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.


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SPECIFICATIONS

Product Overview

Rapid Moisture Content Test Apparatus Comes with Two Varients.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-25%)
The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0 25% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5 MM AND 1 OF 25 MM DIA) for thorough mixing.
Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-50%)

The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0-50% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5MM AND 1 OF 25MM DIA) for thorough mixing. Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.

FEATURES

Product Overview

Rapid Moisture Content Test Apparatus Comes with Two Varients.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-25%)
The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0 25% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5 MM AND 1 OF 25 MM DIA) for thorough mixing.
Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.

Rapid Moisture Content With Pressure Gauge (0-50%)

The unit consists of a pressure vessel with clamp for sealing cap, rubber sealing gasket, pressure gauge calibrated in percentage moisture content 0-50% X 1% on the wet weight basis, a counter poised balance for weighing sample, a scoop for measuring carbide reagent, a bottle of reagent, one cleaning brush and a set of 4 steel balls (3 OF 12.5MM AND 1 OF 25MM DIA) for thorough mixing. Complete in highly polished wooden carrying case with handle.

PRODUCT VIDEO

WORKING PRINCIPALNew

Rapid Moisture Meter – Working Principle (Step by Step)

1. Objective

The Rapid Moisture Meter is used to quickly determine the moisture content of soil, sand, or aggregate at site or in the laboratory.

2. Sample Preparation

  • A known weight of moist soil/aggregate is taken.

  • The sample is placed inside the pressure vessel of the moisture meter.

3. Addition of Reagent

  • A measured quantity of calcium carbide reagent is added to the vessel.

  • Calcium carbide reacts only with free moisture present in the sample.

4. Sealing the Vessel

  • The pressure vessel is airtight sealed.

  • This ensures that all gas produced remains inside the chamber.

5. Chemical Reaction

  • Calcium carbide reacts with water in the sample:

    CaC₂ + 2H₂O → C₂H₂ (Acetylene gas) + Ca(OH)₂

  • The amount of acetylene gas generated is directly proportional to the moisture content.

6. Pressure Development

  • The generated gas increases internal pressure inside the vessel.

  • Pressure rise depends on the quantity of moisture present in the sample.

7. Pressure Measurement

  • The pressure is indicated on a calibrated pressure gauge.

  • The gauge is directly marked in percentage moisture content.

8. Reading the Result

  • The meter is shaken gently to complete the reaction.

  • Once pressure stabilizes, the moisture content (%) is read directly from the gauge.

9. Completion

  • After noting the reading, gas is safely released.

  • The sample residue is removed and the instrument is cleaned for next use.

Key Points (For Viva / Tender / Manual)

  • Fast method (result in 2–3 minutes)

  • Suitable for field testing

  • Measures free moisture only

  • Widely used as per IS: 2720 (Part 2)

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