The apparatus consists of a metallic frame bearing a freely movable and with a cap at top, one vicat mould and glass base plate and one set of needles one each initial needle, final needle and consistency plunger. It comes with a dashpot which facilities gentle lowering of the needles.

Accessories: Mild steel base plate 5 inches x 5 inches. Fulcrum mould, brass, 80 mm i.d. base dia x 70 mm i.d. top dia , 40 mm height.