Forney Air Meter: LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit / Press-Aire Meter Kit
Product Overview and Features
The Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit, also known as the Press-Aire Meter Kit, is a highly reliable and accurate tool for measuring the air content in fresh compacted concrete. This air meter is designed to provide fast and accurate results, making it the industry’s most popular kit for testing entrained air in fresh mix concrete. The kit consists of two main parts: the base (measuring chamber) and the cover assembly, which incorporates a gauge, air release lever, air bleeder valve, air pump, and valves.
The base of the air meter is made of cast aluminum with machine-flanged rims, allowing for easy disassembly to replace worn or damaged parts. The interior surfaces of the base and rims are machined for frequent water clean-up, ensuring the air meter remains in good working condition. The cover assembly is designed to provide a tight seal, with four rugged stainless-steel clamps that are resistant to corrosion from concrete.
The Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit is compatible with ASTM C231 standards, Meter Type B, and operates based on Boyle’s Law principle. The base has a capacity of 1/4 cubic feet, making it suitable for unit weight, volume, and bulk density determinations. Tahe kit includes a syringe, tamping rod, strike-off bar, calibration vessel, inside and outside tubes, and instructions, providing everything needed to perform the test and calibration.
Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit / Press-Aire Meter Kit measures entrained air
This unit measures the air content in fresh compacted concrete. The FORNEY Press-Aire Meter™ consists of 2 main parts: the base (measuring chamber) and the cover assembly. It is supplied complete with calibration set.
The FORNEY Concrete Air Meter Kit / Press-Aire Meter Kit is the industry’s most popular kit for testing entrained air in fresh mix concrete. Whether going into the Ready-Mix truck or coming down the chute, it gives fast results. Always accurate. The kit contains everything needed to perform the test and — most importantly — to keep the unit in calibration. The inside calibration tube is crucial for ensuring accurate measurements of air content in concrete, as it is an essential part of the calibration setup.
The cast aluminum base, of cylindrical shape, has machine-flanged rims. The interior surfaces of the base and surfaces of rims, flanges and other component-fitted parts are machined, and these tapered, smooth surfaces facilitate frequent water clean-up. The unit is especially designed for easy disassembly to replace worn or damaged parts in the field.
The cover assembly incorporates a pressure gauge, air release lever, air bleeder valve, air pump and valves and petcocks used to perform both tests and calibrations according to ASTM C231. This unit measures entrained air accurately and efficiently.
To ensure precise entrained air content, the kit includes all necessary accessories for accurate measurements.
To seal the cover to the base, there are 4 rugged stainless-steel clamps with quick locking action. The unit is unaffected by changes in barometric pressure. These clamps are resistant to corrosion from concrete, and they are easier to use and significantly less expensive to replace than older design clamps.
The new high-volume Super Pump requires fewer strokes to attain the test pressures. The check valve eliminates older design O-ring seal problems. The brass petcocks have ball valves for easy, durable operation.
The large 4-inch diameter sealed gauge with adjustable pointer and stainless-steel case is durable and easy to read and calibrate.
The unit conforms to ASTM C231, Meter Type B, and uses the principle of Boyle’s Law. The base has a capacity of 1/4 cubic feet. It can also be used for unit weight, volume, and bulk density determinations in field conditions. ASTM C-231 requires a capacity at least 0.20 ft3 (0.006 m3).
The kit is essential for determining entrained air content in fresh concrete mixes.
KIT CONTAINS:
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Syringe
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Calibration Vessel
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Calibration Tube, inside
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Calibration Tube, outside
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Carrying Case
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Parts List
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Instructions
Replacement parts for air meter separately are also available.
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Meets Test Methods:AASHTO T152ASTMC 231
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The Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit, also known as the Press-Aire Meter Kit, is a highly reliable and accurate tool for measuring the air content in fresh compacted concrete. This kit is the industry’s most popular for testing entrained air and is designed to provide fast and accurate results.
Key Features and Facts
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Measures air content in fresh compacted concrete
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Consists of 2 main parts: base (measuring chamber) and cover assembly
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Supplied complete with calibration set
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Industry’s most popular kit for testing entrained air
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Fast and accurate results
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Cast aluminum base with machine-flanged rims
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Interior surfaces of base and rims are machined for easy clean-up
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Unit is designed for easy disassembly to replace worn or damaged parts
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Cover assembly incorporates pressure gauge, air release lever, air bleeder valve, air pump, and valves
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Four rugged stainless-steel clamps with quick locking action for a tight seal
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Unaffected by changes in barometric pressure
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Compatible with ASTM C231 standards, Meter Type B
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Operates based on Boyle’s Law principle
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Base has a capacity of 1/4 cubic feet
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Can be used for unit weight, volume, and bulk density determinations
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Meets Test Methods: AASHTO T152, ASTM C 231
Kit Contents
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Press-Aire Meter Kit
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Syringe
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Calibration vessel
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Inside and outside calibration tubes (including inside calibration tube for accurate measurements)
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Instructions
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Sturdy orange carrying case
Product Specifications
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Weight: 32 lb (14.5 kg)
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Material: Cast aluminum base with stainless-steel clamps and orange carrying case
Accessories to Concrete Air Entrainment Test: entrained air
Tamping Rods for Slump Cone Test have hemispherical tips and are for use when consolidating concrete specimens in required tests that include slump, air content, and strength
Concrete Strike-Off Bar is used to remove excess material
Replacement Gauges in Concrete Air Meter Parts are quality, dependable gauges that fit most Type B Concrete Air Meters
The Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit/Press-Aire Meter Kit is a highly reliable and accurate tool for measuring the air content in fresh compacted concrete. This kit with calibration vessel is widely used in the industry and is known for its fast and precise results.
The kit includes two main parts: the base, also known as the measuring chamber, calibration vessel, and the cover assembly. These parts are made of cast aluminum with machine-flanged rims, ensuring durability and easy clean-up. The base has a capacity of 1/4 cubic feet, making it suitable for various testing purposes.
The cover assembly is equipped with essential components such as a pressure gauge, air release lever, air bleeder valve, air pump, and valves. These components allow for performing both tests and calibrations according to ASTM C231 standards.
To ensure a tight seal, the kit is equipped with four rugged stainless-steel clamps with quick locking action. These clamps are highly resistant to corrosion from concrete and are easy to use. Unlike older design clamps, they are more cost-effective to replace.
The Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit/Press-Aire Meter Kit comes complete with a syringe, tamping rod, strike-off bar, calibration vessel, calibration tubes, carrying case, parts list, and instructions. The air meters and the kit also includes a calibration set, which is crucial for maintaining the unit’s accuracy.
This kit is compatible with ASTM C231 standards, Meter Type B, and operates based on Boyle’s Law principle. Air meters are unaffected by changes in barometric pressure, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
In addition to the Concrete Air Meter Kit, Forney offers a wide range of accessories for concrete air entrainment tests. These include tamping rods, strike-off bars, replacement gauges, and air pumps to meet all your testing needs.
Forney is a leading provider of concrete testing equipment and is committed to delivering high-quality and reliable products.
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Ensure accurate and reliable concrete testing with the Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit/Press-Aire Meter Kit.
