Vee Bee Consistometer
Product Code : EL-CTLE-10294
Vee Bee Consistometer (code EL-CTLE-10294) is an instrument for measuring the workability and consistency of fresh concrete, giving the result in Vee Bee degrees, the seconds of vibration needed for the concrete to flow out and touch the entire face of an acrylic disc. It is built on a 380 mm × 260 mm vibrating table resting on elastic supports about 305 mm above the floor, with a swivel arm and funnel, slump cone, graduated rod, tamping rod and sheet metal container.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Workability and consistency of fresh concrete |
| Result | Vee Bee degrees: time in seconds of vibration until the concrete flows out to contact the entire face of the acrylic disc |
| Vibrating table | 380 mm long × 260 mm wide, on elastic support about 305 mm above the floor |
| Controls | Start/Stop switch, cord and plug |
| Swivel arm | Telescoped into a holder fixed to the base, with funnel; guide swivel arm detachable from the vibrating table |
| Graduated rod | Scale divisions record the slump of the concrete in millimetres |
| Slump cone | Open at both ends, with lifting handles |
| Tamping rod | 16 mm dia × 600 mm long, rounded at both ends |
| Container | Sheet metal, with lifting handles; fixes to the vibrating table |
| Disc | Acrylic, used with the vibration table and container |
| Standards | IS 1199, BS EN 12350 |
| Product code | EL-CTLE-10294 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Vee Bee Consistometer Used For?
The Vee Bee test suits stiff mixes that the slump test cannot separate well, because it measures how long vibration takes to remould them. The container is fixed to the vibrating table and a slump test is first made inside it with the cone and tamping rod, the slump being read on the graduated rod. The swivel arm then brings the acrylic disc down onto the concrete, the table is switched on and the time is taken until the whole underside of the disc is in contact with concrete; that time in seconds is the Vee Bee value. Higher values mean a stiffer, less workable mix. The standards listed are IS 1199 and BS EN 12350.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of consistometers required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Vee Bee degree?
It is the time in seconds of vibration at which the fresh concrete flows out far enough to come into contact with the entire face of the acrylic disc.
How big is the vibrating table of the consistometer?
The table measures 380 mm long by 260 mm wide and rests on elastic supports standing about 305 mm clear of the floor, with a Start/Stop switch, cord and plug.
Can the slump also be measured with the Vee Bee set?
Yes. A slump cone open at both ends and a graduated rod are supplied, and the scale on the rod gives the slump directly in millimetres.
What else is supplied with the instrument?
The set includes a swivel arm with funnel, a 600 mm tamping rod of 16 mm diameter with both ends rounded, and a sheet metal container with lifting handles that fixes to the table.
Can the swivel arm be removed from the table?
The guide swivel arm telescopes into a holder fixed to the base, and it can be detached from the vibrating table when it is not needed.
Which standards are listed for the Vee Bee test?
The standards listed are IS 1199 and BS EN 12350 for the Vee Bee consistometer test on fresh concrete.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Vee Bee Consistometer at its works in Saha, District Ambala, Haryana (Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center). Its concrete testing equipment, from workability apparatus and specimen moulds to compression and flexure machines go to engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and abroad, and equipment can be made to an institution's own requirements. For tenders and OEM supply, see the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other concrete testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. For a price, send the number of consistometers required and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Vee Bee Consistometer to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
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