Concrete Curing Box New Orleans, LA Concrete Curing Box in New Orleans, LA. Darwin Chambers has been a leader in the concrete curing box industry for over two decades. We take pride in the accuracy, durability, and innovation of our environmental chambers, as well as the ability and excellence of our customer service team. We offer our state-of-the-art units and A to Z service plans to businesses in New Orleans, LA and around the globe. If you need dependable temperature and humidity controls and readings for the testing and storing of concrete, asphalt, or other specimens in New Orleans, LA, 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 follows 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 larger, non-portable models and customized concrete curing rooms for larger samples or longer-term testing. You can view the features of each model by checking out their product pages below: MC70QT (Portable) MC030 (Single Door) MC060 (Double Door) Why You Need Concrete Curing Testing in New Orleans, LA 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." How the concrete cures and the accuracy of the tests will go a long way in the success of your project. By storing your samples in a Darwin Chambers concrete curing box in New Orleans, LA, you can test to make sure that your concrete: Won't have cracks, also called crazing Has the required durability Has the needed water tightness Is not susceptible 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 temperature and humidity 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 No need to open to see temperature reading or set point of thermostat 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 Eco-friendly manufacturing through reduced carbon emissions Produced in the United States Correct Procedures for Concrete Curing Samples in the Field in New Orleans, LA ASTM and ACI have stringent instructions 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 characteristic of the concrete poured on-site, made up of at least two samples. The technician must record the temperature of the ambient air and the concrete. You must perform a slump test and an air test. The cylinders must be stored in a concrete curing box where they will not be perturbed and are kept within 60°F and 80°F at all times. In addition to the slump and air tests, you must conduct both on-site and laboratory tests in New Orleans, LA 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 cylinder until it cracks or breaks. The Darwin Chambers Concrete Curing Box Advantage in New Orleans, LA Our job isn't over once we've shipped and installed your environmental room or reach-in chamber to your New Orleans, LA 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 adhere to all regulatory oversight. A three-part validation and qualification process 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 technicians are experienced servicing rooms and chambers in a wide variety of industries and different locations, they are all well-versed in a long list of industrial environments. Additionally, all of our customer service staff are adequately credentialed and are capable of explaining technical details in a prompt, amiable, and professional manner. Take a look at the links below to see other products and services we offer in New Orleans, LA: Reach-In ChamberTransportable Archival Storage RoomsMobile Environmental RoomsTransportable Concrete Curing RoomsPortable Stability Storage New Orleans, LA Concrete Curing Box | Darwin Chambers For over 25 years, Darwin Chambers has been innovative and effective solutions for companies in New Orleans, LA. We build reach-in-chambers and walk-in rooms for a variety of different New Orleans, LA industries and offer environmental units for a wide variety of purposes and specifications. To have peace of mind and know that your samples in New Orleans, LA are secure, get in touch with Darwin Chambers today at 877-783-6774 or request a free quote through our website.