Concrete Curing Box Boston, MA Concrete Curing Box in Boston, MA. Darwin Chambers has been a leader in the concrete curing box industry for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on the quality, longevity, and innovation of our environmental chambers, as well as the proficiency and excellence of our engineers and support staff. We offer our state-of-the-art units and comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and qualification plans to businesses in Boston, MA and around the globe. If you need precise temperature and humidity controls for the testing and curing of concrete, asphalt, or other materials in Boston, MA, trust in a concrete curing box from Darwin Chambers. Get in touch 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' versatile 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 concrete curing rooms for larger samples or longer-term testing. You can view the details of each model by taking a look at the links below: MC70QT (Portable) MC030 (Single Door) MC060 (Double Door) Advantages to Concrete Curing Testing in Boston, MA Based on a report from ACI Committee 308, curing refers to "the process by which hydraulic-cement concrete matures and develops hardened properties over time." The success of your project will partially be dependent on how the concrete cures and your ability to accurately test it. By using a Darwin Chambers concrete curing box in Boston, MA, you can test to demonstrate that your concrete: Won't degrade and have cracks, technically referred to as crazing Has the appropriate durability Has the appropriate water tightness Is not susceptible to wearing down 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 include: In-field protected storage of concrete test specimens and dependable heating Comes with comfort grip no-crush handles for easy carrying Exterior controls and readings so you do not have to open the box The plate is thermally protected from overheating Digital controls Measuring resolution: 0.5°F Control setpoint: 73°F Data storage Xtreme technology uses an insulated lid and extra insulation on the interior EZ-Clean top wipes clean and the lead-resistant channel drain makes it easy to empty any excess water without tilting the cooler Low CO2 insulation for reduced carbon emissions from foam manufacturing Manufactured in the USA How to Take Concrete Curing Samples in the Field in Boston, MA ASTM and ACI have strict regulations for how concrete samples are taken and stored in a concrete curing box. To ensure compliance, you must take the following steps: The concrete must be made, cured, and tested by an ACI-Certified Grade 1 Concrete Field Technician. The concrete cylinder must be representative of the concrete poured on-site, made up of the same concrete as it was poured. The technician must make not of the temperature of the ambient air and the specimen. You must conduct a slump test and an air test. The samples must be placed in a concrete curing box where they will not be disturbed and are kept within 60°F and 80°F at all times. Once you have a concrete specimen, you must keep it well-preserved in a concrete curing box until you can perform both on-site and laboratory tests in Boston, MA to take a reading of the concrete's compressive strength: In-Field 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 concrete until it cracks or breaks. Why Choose a Darwin Chambers Concrete Curing Box in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA with: Preventive maintenance so your operations aren't stalled by surprises. Calibration so you can can be sure that you are in compliance with any standards and regulatory bodies. Three-step validation and qualification so you have documented proof that your concrete curing box meets guidelines and standards. A to Z service plans to take care of any repairs, or assist you in any other way we can. As our staff are experienced servicing rooms and chambers in a wide variety of industries and different locations, they are all capable in a long list of procedures. Better yet, all of our technicians are adequately credentialed and are capable of recommending custom solutions in a swift, affable, and coureous manner. Take a look at the links below to see other products and services we offer in Boston, MA: Reach-In ChamberTransportable Archival Storage RoomsMobile Environmental RoomsTransportable Concrete Curing RoomsPortable Stability Storage Boston, MA Concrete Curing Box | Darwin Chambers For over 25 years, Darwin Chambers has been innovative and effective solutions for companies in Boston, MA. We serve numerous different Boston, MA fields and offer environmental units for a wide variety of purposes and specifications. To have peace of mind and know that your samples in Boston, MA are secure, get in touch with Darwin Chambers today at 877-783-6774 or request a free quote online.