Concrete Curing Box Portland, OR Concrete Curing Box in Portland, OR. Darwin Chambers has been a leader in the concrete curing box industry for over two and a half decades. We pride ourselves on the quality, durability, and innovation of our environmental chambers, as well as the proficiency and quality of our engineers and support staff. We offer our world-class units and A to Z maintenance, calibration, and qualification plans to businesses in Portland, OR and all over the world. If you need accurate temperature and humidity controls for the testing and curing of concrete, ceramics, or other materials in Portland, OR, inquire about a concrete curing box from Darwin Chambers. Discuss your needs with us today at 877-783-6774 or contact us online for a free quote. Every concrete curing box from Darwin Chambers complies with ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, and CCRL standards. Darwin Chambers' all-around concrete curing box line includes a portable concrete curing box for work in the field and transportation capable of holding five 6″x 12″ concrete test cylinder molds and ten 4″x 8″ concrete test cylinder molds. We also have models designed for use in a lab and custom-built concrete curing rooms a more robust storing and curing area is necessary. You can view the specifics of each model by clicking the buttons here: MC70QT (Portable) MC030 (Single Door) MC060 (Double Door) Why You Need Concrete Curing Testing in Portland, OR Based on a a definition offered by ACI Committee 308, curing is "the process by which hydraulic-cement concrete matures and develops hardened properties over time." You need to know that your concrete is curing properly for the best outcome in your project. By using a Darwin Chambers concrete curing box in Portland, OR, you can test to establish that your concrete: Won't have fissures, also referred to as crazing Has the required durability Has the required water tightness Is impervious to erosion Has better volume stability Is not susceptible to freezing and thawing In order to properly verify the above and have accurate readings, you You need to know the exact conditions under which the specimens were kept. For that reason, we design and manufacture every concrete curing box to have a control resolution of 1°F. Other specifications are: In-field protected storage of concrete test specimens and dependable heating Comes with comfort grip no-crush handles for easy transport Exterior controls and readings so you do not have to open the box No overheating Digital temperature controller Reading resolution: 0.5°F Control setpoint: 73°F Data retention: Yes Xtreme technology uses an insulated lid and extra insulation in the walls EZ-Clean top wipes clean and the lead-resistant channel drain makes it easy to empty any excess water without tilting the cooler Eco-friendly manufacturing because of reduced carbon emissions Produced in the USA Correct Procedures for Concrete Curing Samples in the Field in Portland, OR ASTM and ACI have stringent regulations for how concrete samples are taken and stored in a concrete curing box. To ensure compliance, you must follow a specific procedure: The concrete must be made, cured, and tested by an ACI-Certified Grade 1 Concrete Field Technician. The concrete cylinder must be a "representative sample," made up of two different samples from the middle of the concrete load. The technician must make not of the temperature of the ambient air and the concrete. You must run a slump test and an air test. The cylinders must be kept in a concrete curing box where they will not be perturbed and never go below 60°F or above 80°F. After the slump and air tests, you must perform both on-site and laboratory tests in Portland, OR to measure the concrete's compressive strength: On-site Test: A Schmidt hammer fires a spring-loaded mass at the concrete in order to measure the value of the rebound. Laboratory Test: In a lab, the concrete will be placed in a machine that places increasing amounts of pressure on each end of the cylinder until it cracks or breaks. Why Choose a Darwin Chambers Concrete Curing Box in Portland, OR Darwin Chambers is more than just a manufacturer of environmental rooms and reach-in chambers; we provide top-level assistance and customer support throughout the lifetime of your concrete curing box in Portland, OR with: Preventive maintenance to ensure your samples are maintained and there is no disruption in your operations. Calibration so you can know you are in compliance with all regulatory oversight. A three-part validation and qualification process so you have documented proof that your concrete curing box meets guidelines and standards. Comprehensive service plans to take care of any repairs, or see if there is anything else our technicians can do for you. As our staff work throughout North America, they are all knowledgeable in a variety of procedures. Better yet, all of our customer support staff are appropriately credentialed and are capable of offering personalized troubleshooting in a swift, cordial, and coureous manner. Click on the links below to see other products and services we offer in Portland, OR: Reach-In ChamberTransportable Archival Storage RoomsMobile Environmental RoomsTransportable Concrete Curing RoomsPortable Stability Storage Portland, OR Concrete Curing Box | Darwin Chambers For over 25 years, Darwin Chambers has been an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of concrete curing boxes, chambers, and rooms. We serve a variety of different Portland, OR fields and offer environmental units for a wide variety of purposes and specifications. To have peace of mind and know that your samples in Portland, OR are secure, get in touch with Darwin Chambers today at 877-783-6774 or request a free quote through our website.