Concrete Curing Box Charlotte, NC Concrete Curing Box in Charlotte, NC. Darwin Chambers has been designing and manufacturing industry-leading concrete curing boxes for over two decades. We take pride in the accuracy, durability, and innovation of our environmental chambers, as well as the competency and quality of our engineers and support staff. We offer our state-of-the-art rooms and chambers and comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and validation plans to a wide array of industries in Charlotte, NC and around the globe. If you need reliable temperature and humidity controls and readings for the testing and storing of concrete, ceramics, or other specimens in Charlotte, NC, inquire about a concrete curing box from Darwin Chambers. Reach out to us today at 877-783-6774 or contact us online for a free quote. Every concrete curing box from Darwin Chambers keep you in compliance with ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, and CCRL standards. Darwin Chambers' versatile concrete curing box line contains a portable concrete curing box for work in the field and transportation that can fit five 6″x 12″ concrete test cylinder molds and ten 4″x 8″ concrete test cylinder molds. We also have models built 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 checking out the links below: MC70QT (Portable) MC030 (Single Door) MC060 (Double Door) Advantages to Concrete Curing Testing in Charlotte, NC According to a a definition offered by ACI Committee 308, curing is "the process by which hydraulic-cement concrete matures and develops hardened properties over time." How the concrete cures and the accuracy of the tests is vital to the success of your project. By keeping your samples in a Darwin Chambers concrete curing box in Charlotte, NC, you can test to demonstrate that your concrete: Won't develop cracks, also referred to as crazing Has the required durability Has the correct water tightness Is not susceptible to wearing down Is impervious to shrinkage, which causes cracks Is impervious to freezing and thawing In order to properly verify the above and have accurate tests, you You need to know the precisely the conditions the samples were stored at. For that reason, we design and manufacture every concrete curing box to have a control resolution of 1°F. Other aspects include: On job site protected storage of concrete test specimens and reliable heating Comes with comfort grip no-crush handles for easy carrying Exterior controls and readings so the box can remain closed No overheating Digital controls 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 Low CO2 insulation for reduced carbon emissions from foam manufacturing Produced in the United States How to Take Concrete Curing Samples in the Field in Charlotte, NC ASTM and ACI have strict standards for how concrete samples are taken and stored in a concrete curing box. To ensure you are complying with regulations, you must take the following steps: The procedure must be carried out 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 note a precise reading of the temperature of the ambient air and the specimen. You must conduct a slump test and an air test. The samples must be kept in a concrete curing box where they will not be agitated and are kept within 60°F and 80°F at all times. After the slump and air tests, you must perform in-field tests and send samples to a lab in Charlotte, NC to take a reading of the concrete's compressive strength: In-Field Test: A small device, known as a Schmidt hammer, fires a spring-loaded mass with a defined energy against the surface and reads how elastic or strong the concrete is. Laboratory Test: A compressive strength lab test will apply force to each end of the cylinder until it breaks to see how much pressure the concrete can withstand. The Darwin Chambers Concrete Curing Box Advantage in Charlotte, NC In addition to industry-leading technologies and durable environmental rooms and reach-in chambers, Darwin Chambers goes above and beyond by also offering a variety of services to our concrete curing box clients in Charlotte, NC, including: Preventive maintenance so your operations keep running smoothly and you can have peace of mind. Calibration so you can know you are in compliance with all guidelines and standards mandated in your field. 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 repair your concrete curing box or address any of the above. As our technicians work throughout North America, they are all well-versed in a variety of procedures. Better yet, all of our customer service staff are adequately credentialed and are capable of offering personalized troubleshooting in a prompt, affable, and polite manner. Click on the links below to see other products and services we offer in Charlotte, NC: Reach-In Chamber ManufacturerLow Temperature Biochemical IncubatorICH Stability StorageCBD Stability ChamberMicrobiology Incubators Charlotte, NC Concrete Curing Box | Darwin Chambers For over two and a half decades, Darwin Chambers has been an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of concrete curing boxes, chambers, and rooms. We build reach-in-chambers and walk-in rooms for numerous different Charlotte, NC fields and offer a wide range of optional and customizable features. To have peace of mind and know that your samples in Charlotte, NC are secure, reach out to Darwin Chambers today at 877-783-6774 or request a free quote online.