Build with precision and confidence using our top grade cube molds for cement tests. We have a wide range of ASTM and AASHTO cube cement molds with many features. Includes cover plates, detachable brass base plate and self aligning thumb screws. Our cube molds are good for many applications.
Our cube molds work with Portland Cement, concrete, cement mortar, grout, gypsum, lime, capping compounds and other concretes and aggregates. These molds including the grout cube molds are necessary for testing cement, mortar and grout mixtures for compressive strength. Along with portland cement mortars lime, each 3 gang cube mold fits into our range of concrete test supplies.
Certified MTP is a one stop shop for high quality products at competitive prices like the cube mold.
The Bronze Cube Mold with bronze clamps have diagonal arrangement and comes with detachable brass base plate. The Stainless Steel Cube Mold is ASTM and AASHTO compliant. Both metal molds are machined to produce 2 inch cubes in the cube mold in diagonal position for compression testing. This cube mold is good for testing cement mortar when used with cover plate.
We also have 3 gang stainless steel cube mold and bronze cube mold kits that includes tamping rod and curing cover with bronze clamps. Both have self aligning thumb screws to ensure even fit and hold the two mold halves securely together. The cover plate is included with the kits. Each of these 3 gang stainless steel cube mold with detachable base meets specific ASTM standards.
For internal quality control programs, Certified MTP recommends the Three Piece Plastic Econ-O-Cube Mold. It’s reusable, has detachable base plate and held together by self aligning thumb screws to ensure strong, tight fit. The mold halves securely fit together so each two mold halves meet.
Our cube molds are horizontal or diagonal. Made of acid resistant materials, they are good for any job. Whether you need an engineered plastic cube mold or bronze cube mold, we have it. We also have single cavity concrete cube molds to cast specimens for mortar penetration testing, retainer caps and liners.
Why Do I Need a Cube Mold?
The cube mold is an important tool for cement mortar tests which are necessary to determine the strength of the material. Grout cube molds are used to test grout mixtures for compressive strength and quality control. They are used to form samples of mortar or concrete for various tests including compression testing. These molds provide standardized shape and size for consistent and reliable evaluation of materials.
Most cube molds are made of rigid materials like metal or plastic. They are cube shaped with 50mm (2 inch) or 100mm (4 inch) sides. Open at top and bottom for easy filling and de-molding and sides clamp together.
Cement test molds provide standardized and consistent shape for compressive strength testing. They ensure uniformity in sample preparation so you can compare results with samples from different batches or mix designs.
Mortars
Lime
Concrete
Grout
Capping compounds
These molds are used for quality control during cement production so manufacturers can test the performance and conformity of their products with compressive strength testing. The results help engineers and researchers to evaluate the suitability of cement for specific construction applications, durability of the cement.
Compression Testing with Cube Molds
For compressive strength testing, the molds are filled with cement, aggregate and water in specific ratio. Grout cube molds are used to test grout mixtures. The tester will compact the mixture into the mold to ensure uniformity and eliminate air voids. After leveling the top surface to remove excess material, the cube is set. Then after the initial set, the cube samples are de-molded and cured under controlled conditions, usually in a curing chambers.
After the curing period is over, the cube samples are subjected to compressive loading using a testing machine. The load is applied gradually until failure and the maximum load at failure is recorded. This load is used to calculate the compressive strength of the material.
Features and Design
Cube molds are designed to provide standardized shape and size for consistent and reliable evaluation of materials. These are important tools in cement testing, precise and durable. The design features of cube molds like detachable base plates and self-aligning thumb screws.
The detachable base plate for example allows for easy handling and maintenance, reduces the risk of contamination or damage. This is especially useful when testing with materials like Portland cement, grout and capping compounds. The self-aligning thumb screws ensures the mold halves are securely fastened and provides uniform pressure during casting.
Cube molds are available in different materials, metal and high-density polyethylene plastic. Metal molds like bronze or stainless steel are durable and comply with ASTM and AASHTO standards. These are resistant to mild acids so suitable for various tests kie mortar penetration testing.
Whether you are doing internal quality control or mortar penetration testing, the design and features of cube molds are crucial to get accurate and reliable results.
Technical Specifications
Cube molds come in different shapes and sizes, 50mm (2 inch) and 100mm (4 inch) are the most common. These molds are made of rigid materials like metal or plastic, each has its own benefits. Metal molds like brass cube mold are durable and meet specific ASTM and AASHTO standards.
One of the design feature of cube molds is the detachable base plate. This allows for easy handling and maintenance so the molds are in good condition for testing. The brass cube mold for example has a diagonal arrangement for casting the cubes which helps in getting precise results.
The technical specifications of cube molds also includes the type of securing mechanism used. Stainless thumb screws are commonly used to fasten the mold halves, provides uniform pressure during casting. Some molds use wing nut clamps as an alternative.
Besides the material and securing mechanism, the size and shape of the mold is also important technical specification. Cube molds are designed to produce standardized samples which are necessary for consistent and reliable evaluation of materials like cement mortar, expansive grout and other construction materials.
Design Matters in Testing Accuracy
The design of cube molds is critical in getting accurate testing results. A well designed cube mold provides standardized shape and size which is necessary for consistent and reliable evaluation of materials. Features like detachable base plate helps in easy handling and maintenance, reduces the risk of contamination.
The diagonal arrangement in some cube molds like brass cube mold helps in preventing spreading during testing. This design ensures the cubes are cast accurately and gets more reliable results. Using stainless thumb screws or wing nut clamps to fasten the mold halves provides uniform pressure minimizes the errors.
The design of cube molds can also affect the testing results. For example a cube mold with large screen-off upper surface area like brass cube mold provides more accurate representation of the material’s compressive strength. This is critical for compression testing where precise measurements count.
In summary the features and design of cube molds are critical to get accurate testing results. By understanding the technical specifications and the importance of design in testing accuracy, engineers and researchers can choose the right cube mold for their testing needs.
Get Cube Molds from Certified MTP
With superior expertise and unmatched customer service, Certified MTP is the industry leader in high quality products at competitive price. Certified MTP offers ‘grout cube’ molds for grout mixtures that meet ASTM and AASHTO standards. Our cube molds are the best, used by professionals in cement testing for its quality and adherence to ASTM standards.
Besides cube molds we also offer full range of products for cement testing that meet ASTM standards:
Rubber tampers
Trowels
Containers
Hand floats
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