Concrete Curing Box Chicago, IL Concrete Curing Box in Chicago, IL. Darwin Chambers has been a leader in the concrete curing box industry for over two and a half decades. We take pride in the accuracy, durability, and innovation of our environmental chambers, as well as the professionalism and quality of our technicians and support staff. We offer our cutting-edge units and comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and qualification plans to businesses in Chicago, IL and around the globe. If you need dependable temperature and humidity controls and readings for the testing and curing of concrete, asphalt, or other specimens in Chicago, IL, invest 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 adheres to ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, and CCRL standards. Darwin Chambers' flexible 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 larger, non-portable models and custom concrete curing rooms for larger samples or longer-term testing. You can view the features of each model by clicking the buttons here: MC70QT (Portable) MC030 (Single Door) MC060 (Double Door) Advantages to Concrete Curing Testing in Chicago, IL According to a report from ACI Committee 308, curing refers to "the process by which hydraulic-cement concrete matures and develops hardened properties over time." You need to be confident that your concrete is curing properly for the best results in your project. By storing your samples in a Darwin Chambers concrete curing box in Chicago, IL, you can test to verify that your concrete: Won't have fissures, also known as crazing Has the necessary strength Has the required water tightness Is resistant to erosion Is not susceptible to shrinkage, which causes cracks Is resistant to freezing and thawing In order to properly verify the above and have accurate tests, 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 carrying Exterior controls and readings so the box can remain closed No overheating Digital temperature controller Reading resolution: 0.5°F Control setpoint: 73°F Ability to preserve data Xtreme technology uses an insulated lid and extra insulation on the siding 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 Made in the USA How to Take Concrete Curing Samples in the Field in Chicago, IL ASTM and ACI have strict instructions for how concrete samples are taken and stored in a concrete curing box. To make sure you are obeying guidelines, 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 at least two samples. The technician must take an accurate reading of the temperature of the ambient air and the concrete. You must run a slump test and an air test. The samples must be placed in a concrete curing box where they are kept at a fixed temperature range between 60°F and 80°F. Once you have a concrete cylinder, you must maintain it in a concrete curing box until you can perform both in-field and laboratory tests in Chicago, IL to measure 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 cylinder can hold up against. The Darwin Chambers Concrete Curing Box Advantage in Chicago, IL Our job isn't over once we've shipped and installed your environmental room or reach-in chamber to your Chicago, IL location. We provide consistent support through: Preventive maintenance to ensure your samples are maintained and there is no disruption in your operations. Calibration so you can can be sure that you comply 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 assist you in any other way we can. As our technicians are experienced maintaining, calibrating, qualifying, and repairing units in a wide variety of industries and different locations, they are all knowledgeable in a long list of set-ups. Additionally, all of our technicians are appropriately credentialed and are capable of explaining technical details in a swift, affable, and coureous manner. Take a look at the links below to see other products and services we offer in Chicago, IL: Reach-In ChamberTransportable Archival Storage RoomsMobile Environmental RoomsTransportable Concrete Curing RoomsPortable Stability Storage Chicago, IL 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 units. We serve numerous different Chicago, IL fields and offer environmental units for a wide variety of purposes and specifications. For the best concrete curing box in Chicago, IL, call Darwin Chambers today at 877-783-6774 or request a free quote through our website.