Preparation of Specimens - Curing

Plastic pan for water curing of three 40 x 40 x 160 mm cement prisms
Specimen must be cured in a moist room or cabinet at temperature of 20 ± 1 °C to EN or 23 ± 2°C to ASTM Standard and a relative humidity of not less than 90 % to EN and above 95% to ASTM. Curing in water should be performed at identical temperatures.

Cement Curing Bench-Type Cabinet

Ideal for curing cement specimens in commercial and site laboratories, very practical and easy to us

Standards ASTM C109 EN 196-1 ASTM C511 EN 196-8 EN ISO 679

Cement curing bench-type cabinet with open doors
Description

 

Ideal for curing cement specimens in commercial and site laboratories, very practical and easy to use.
The cabinet is entirely made of “sandwich” stainless steel panels, isolated with polyurethane foam. The bench can be conveniently used as a working table being 2240 mm long, 700 mm wide and 860 mm high.
Cooling system, temperature and humidity control are integrated in the structure and housed on the right cabinet. The system is designed to maintain the temperature within the operating range between  +18 and +25°C with a relative humidity 95±5%.
Each one of the 4 cells can be fitted with max 5 sliding grids which can support the moulds with specimens and a large number of cement prisms. Using a simple plastic pan (see accessory) is also possible to cure specimen in water.  It can also be used for curing concrete cubes and other mortar specimens. The cabinet has to be connected to the water mains.
The cabinet is fully conforming to the European directive 2006/95/CEE (and subsequent modification) and 2004/108/CEE (electromagnetic compatibility).
Main Features
  • Specifically made for curing cement, mortar, lime and gypsum specimens
  • Large stainless steel bench, 2240 x 700 mm, which can be conveniently used as working table
  • Internal curing temperature adjustable from 18 to 25°C
  • Temperature accuracy ±1°C
  • Internal humidity range 95 ± 5 % RH
  • Also suitable for water curing using a suitable can
  •  
Products

 

65-L0014/D

Four compartments bench-type curing cabinet. 230V/50-60HZ/1PH.

 
65-L0014/DZ

Four compartments bench-type curing cabinet. 110V/60HZ/1PH.

 

Technical Specifications

 

  • Capacity: 400 liters approx.
  • Power rating: total 310 W
  • Temperature control: Electronic system with digital display and keyboard to set the curing temperature
  • Cooling system: refrigeration unit with hermetic piston compressor, loaded with HFC ecological refrigerant fluid 
  • Humidity saturation: obtained by a water evaporation system (no water nebuliser) consisting of a water collecting bath, immersed re-circulating pump and hydraulic circuit
  • HMI with 128×64 pixels backlight display for humidity  and temperature values display and datalogging of all the testing variables (with optional accessory)                   
  • Internal temperature range min/max: 18/25°C
  • Temperature accuracy: ±1°C
  • Ambient temperature min/max: 18/28°C 
  • Internal humidity range:  95% ± 5% RH
  • Inlet water temperature min/max: 10/36°C and hardness lower than 20 °f (in case of harder water we suggest the filtration kit 65-L0014/HW). The cabinet has to be connected to the water mains.
  • Shelf plan dimensions: 310mm x 530mm, (w x d)
  • Total internal height of the cabinet: approx 530mm
  • Stainless steel guides allowing shelf positioning every 70mm
  • Max weight on the shelf: 40kg
  • Max number of shelves per each cell: 5 (2 included) with 70mm spacing between them
  • Number of shelves included: 1 per each cell (4 in total)
  • Overall dimensions (l x w x h): 2400 x 700 x 860 mm
  • Weight approx.: 210 kg
Accessories

 

65-L0014/C1
Additional plastic coated shelf for bench type curing cabinet series L0014
 
65-L0014/REC

Upgrade of the Cabinet for storing of humidity and temperature values (one every 10 minutes) and download of data via Webserver (max storage of 12 months then data will be overwritten). The upgrade shall ba factory installed &n…

 
65-D1326

Plastic pan 220x220x70 mm for water curing of three 40x40x160 mm cement specimens.

 
65-L0014/HW

Filtration kit. Suggested in case mains water hardness is higher than 20 °f.

 

Curacem, Cement Curing cabinet

Ideal for curing cement specimens in commercial and site laboratories, very practical and easy...

Standards ASTM C109 EN 196-1 ASTM C511 EN 196-8 EN ISO 679

65-L0013/D with operator
Description

 

Ideal for curing cement specimens in commercial and site laboratories, very practical and easy to use. The frame is made of strong polypropylene structure, which is chemical resistant  and particularly suitable for cement applications. The front doors are fitted with transparent glass. The humidity is maintained from 95% to saturation by water nebulizer. The temperature is maintained to 20±1°C (or 23±1°C) by a immersion heater  and separated refrigerator unit (see accessories, code 65-D2031). The four stainless steel racks of the internal frame can support the moulds with specimens and a large number of cement prisms. It can also be used to concrete cubes and other mortar specimens. Using a simple plastic pan (see accessory 65-D1326) is also possible to cure specimen in water.
The unit has to be connected to a suitable air compressor as, for example, our model 65-L0013/D1 (see accessories).

Main Features

 

  • Strong polypropylene structure chemical resistant
  • Internal  robust stainless steel racks
  • High capacity
  • Humidity from 95% to saturation by water nebulizers
  • Connectable to water refrigerator for better temperature control 
  •  
Products

 

65-L0013/D

CURACEM, cement curing cabinet EN 196-1. Requires input of water at 8°C. See refrigerator 86-D2031. Air compressor not included. 230V/50-60Hz/1F    

 
65-L0013/DZ

CURACEM, cement curing cabinetto EN 196-1. Requires input of water at 8°C. See refrigerator 86-D2031. Air compressor not included. 110V/60Hz/1F            

Technical Specifications
  • Power: 1700 W approx.
  • Internal dimensions (lxdxh): 1010 x 430 x 1500
  • External dimensions: 1250 x 560 x 1910 mm
  • Capacity 600 lts
  • Water tank capacity: 120 liters
Accessories
 
 
65-D2031
Water cooler. Max power 800W. 230V/50-60Hz/1ph
 
65-D2031/Z
Water cooler. Max power 800W. 110V/60Hz/1ph
 
65-L0013/D1
Heavy duty air compressor. Air tank 200 litres cap230V, 50Hz, 1ph.
 
65-D1326

Plastic pan 220x220x70 mm for water curing of three 40x40x160 mm cement specimens.

Curing Bath with Cooler Unit

Complete with re-circulating unit for temperature uniformity.

Standards EN 12697-23 EN 196-1 EN 196-8

65-D1409/A
Description

 

AMPTQube, based on the revolutionary EmS Electro-mechanical Servoactuated technology is suitable for QC / QA tests. AMPTQube grants a level of testing accuracy, quality, performance and range normally only achievable from complex and expensive machines.

AMPTQube has been designed to be a fast and reliable method of testing the NCHRP Projects 9-19 and 9-29, AASHTO T378 / TP79 Dynamic Moduls, Flow and Flow Time with ease.
In addition AMPTQube can also perform Uniaxial Fatigue / SVECD, Overlay Test, Semi-Circular Bend, Indirect Tensile Dynamic Modulus, iRLPD, Small Diameter Dynamic Modulus, tests with the addition of optional hardware accessories.

The Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester – AMPT Qube can be used as part of your Superpave performance based testing program.


Standard outfit
AMPTQube includes, as standard, the following testing (compression platens) which, however, has been completed with the transducer kit accessory.

Dynamic Modulus E  to AASHTO T378 / TP79 and NCHRP 9-29
A performance related property, for asphalt mixture evaluation and charachterising the stiffness of HMA. It is an important input parameter for AASHTO “Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide”.

  • Creates master curves for structural design
  • Assess modified binders and local materials
  • Forensisc analysis of pavement failure

Flow number  to AASHTO TPXX and NCHRC 9-29
HMA to permanent deformation.

  • Repeated load creep tests
  • Evaluate rutting
  • Accurate simulation of actual loading

Flow time  to NCHRP 9-29
Flow time is a quick and simple measurement of the resistance of HMA to permanent deformation.

  • Static creep tests
  • Measure permanent deformation for rutting evaluation
Main Features

 

  • Automatically maintains the set temperature
  • Two channels electronic thermoregulator: heating/cooling with digital display
  • Complete with re-circulating unit
  • Incorporating refrigeration compressor
  • A multi-purpose unit usable for many other applications
Products

 

65-D1409/A

Water bath with 2 channels thermoregulator (heating/cooling), submersed recirculating pump and cooler unit. 230V/50-60Hz/1ph.

 
65-D1409/AZ
Water bath with 2 channels thermoregulator (heating/cooling), submersed recirculating pump and cooler unit. 110V/60Hz/1ph.
Technical Specifications

 

  • Capacity: 40 l and 70 cement specimens 40x40x160 mm
  • Power: 2000 W
  • Temperature range: +5 to +60°C
  • Accuracy: ± 1%
  • Inside dimensions: 550x360x200 mm
  • Outside dimensions: 830x480x950 mm
  • Weight approx.: 62 kg

Ask our materials testing experts. We’re here to help.