Forney Concrete Air Meter: Press-Aire Kit

Forney Concrete Air Meter, Press-Aire Kit – Measure Air Content Accurately

What is Concrete Air Entrainment

The Forney LA-0316Concrete Air Meter Kit, also known as the Press-Aire Meter Kit, is a reliable and accurate tool to measure air content in fresh compacted . This air meter is fast and accurate, it’s 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 includes a gauge, air release lever, air bleeder valve, air pump and valves. The kit includes case parts list and instructions with syringes, calibration tubes and tools, and usage and maintenance guidelines.

The base of the air meter is made of cast aluminum with machine-flanged rims, easy to disassemble to replace worn or damaged parts. The inside of the base and rims are machined for frequent water clean-up, so the air meter will stay in good working condition. The cover assembly is designed to provide a tight seal, with four stainless-steel clamps that are resistant to concrete corrosion.

The Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit is ASTM C231 standards, Meter Type B, and operates on Boyle’s Law principle. The base has 1/4 cubic feet capacity, suitable for unit weight, volume and bulk density determinations. The kit includes syringe, tamping rod, strike-off bar, calibration vessel, inside and outside tubes and instructions, everything you need to perform the test and calibration. For comprehensive concrete testing, consider using Concrete Test Cylinders for reliable results.

Forney LA-0316 Concrete Air Meter Kit / Press-Aire Meter Kit measures entrained air

This unit measures 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 comes complete with calibration set. The [Press-Aire Meter Kit] FORNEY Air Meter Kit is the industry’s most popular kit for testing 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 has everything you need to perform the test — and most importantly — to keep the unit in calibration, while for topping off cylindrical molds, consider using the Capping Concrete Cylinders, Humboldt Kit for 6 x 12in Cylinder. The inside calibration tube is critical for accurate air content measurements in concrete, it’s part of the quality control setup. For more insights on air content testing in fresh concrete, explore the top concrete air meters available.

The cast aluminum base is cylindrical in shape with machine-flanged rims. The inside of the base and surfaces of rims, flanges and other component-fitted parts are machined, these tapered and smooth surfaces allows for frequent water clean-up. The unit is designed for easy disassembly to replace worn or damaged parts in the field.

The cover assembly has a pressure gauge, air release lever, air bleeder valve, air pump and valves and petcocks to perform both tests and calibrations according to ASTM C231. This unit measures entrained air accurately and efficiently.

To get precise entrained air content the kit includes all the 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 not affected by changes in barometric pressure. These clamps are resistant to concrete corrosion and are easier to use and less expensive to replace than older design clamps.

The new high-volume Super Pump requires fewer strokes to reach the pressures. The check valve eliminates older design O-ring seal problems. The brass petcocks have ball valves for easy and 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 meets ASTM C231, Meter Type B, and operates on Boyle’s Law. The base has 1/4 cubic feet capacity. It can also be used for unit weight, volume and bulk density determinations in field conditions. ASTM C-231 requires a capacity of at least 0.20 ft3 (0.006 m3).

The kit is necessary for entrained air content in fresh concrete mixes. For field tests on concrete, it is critical to use the appropriate testing equipment to ensure compliance with ASTM standards.

Kit Includes

• Press-Aire Meter Kit

• Syringe

• Tamping rod

• Strike-off bar

• Calibration vessel

• Inside and outside calibration tubes (including inside calibration tube for accurate measurements)

• Instructions

• Orange carrying case

Meets Test Methods: AASHTO T152 ASTMC 231. Portland Cement For more on cement fineness and testing methods, explore the standard values and insights.

Features and Facts

• Measures air content in fresh compacted concrete

• 2 main parts: base chamber) and cover

• Supplied with calibration set

• Industry’s most popular kit for testing entrained air

• Fast results

• Aluminum base with machine-flanged rims

• Inside of base and rims are machined for easy clean-up

• Unit is designed for easy disassembly to replace damaged parts

• Cover has pressure gauge, air release, ableeder valve, air pump and valves

• 4 stainless-steel clamps with quick locking action for a tight seal

• Not affected by barometric pressure

• Meets ASTM C231 standards

• Operates on Boyle’s Law

• Base has 1/4 cubic feet capacity

• Can be used for weight, volume and bulk density

• Meets Test Methods: AASHTO T152, ASTM C 231

Product Specifications

• Weight: 32 lb (14.5 kg)

• Material: Cast aluminum base with stainless-steel clamps and orange carrying case