Gilson Concrete Air Meter Kit with Gorilla Gauge

Gilson Concrete Air Meter Kit with Gorilla Gauge

The Gilson Concrete Air Meter Kit with Gorilla Gauge is the top of the line air entrainment meter for measuring the air in fresh concrete. This kit has everything you need for accurate and reliable air content testing so you can be sure your concrete mixtures are top quality and durable. Made in the USA, Gilson’s commitment to excellence shows in every part of this kit.

Product Features:

• High Accuracy: Gilson’s Type B Concrete Air Meter is known for its accuracy and reliability, meets and exceeds ASTM and AASHTO specifications. The pressure gauge gives you precise readings during testing entrained air so you get accurate air measurement.

• Durable Construction: The parts of this kit are built to last, heat-treated cast aluminum and stainless steel construction means it can withstand harsh construction environments.

• Easy to Use: Kit includes a pump with a large easy grip handle for quick pressure buildup and brass petcocks with stainless steel ball valves for precise control.

• Wide Gauge Selection: Gilson has the industry’s widest range of gauge types for Type B Air Meters so you have an option for every need and preference.

• Complete Kit: Each kit includes Calibration Vessel, Calibration Tubes, Tamping Rod, Aluminum Straightedge, Syringe for water, and Carrying Case so you have everything you need for air content testing.

Includes:

• Gilson Concrete Air Meter with Gorilla Gauge or Stainless Steel Gauge

• Calibration Vessel

• Calibration Tubes

• 24in (610mm) Tamping Rod

• Aluminum Straightedge

• Syringe

• Plastic carrying case

• Unit weight measure for concrete testing

The Gilson Concrete Air Meter Kit with Gorilla Gauge is not just a tool, it’s a complete solution for concrete testing. Whether you’re a pro or DIYer you need precision and reliability to get the job done.

Test Method:

• AASHTO T152

• ASTM C 231

Concrete Air Entrainment Accessories:

• Tamping Rods for Slump Cone Test

• Concrete Strike-Off Bar

• Replacement Gauges for Concrete Air Meter

• Replacement Air Pump

Concrete air entrainment is a big deal in the construction industry as it affects the durability and workability of concrete structures. Air entrainment is the process of introducing small air bubbles into the concrete mix which makes it more resistant to freeze-thaw cycles and better overall. In this article we will go over what is concrete air entrainment, its benefits and why you need to use concrete air meters to unit weight measure of entrained air.

What is Concrete Air Entrainment?

Concrete air entrainment is the process of introducing small air bubbles into the concrete mix with an air-entraining agent or admixture. This intentional air bubble creation creates a network of small expansion chambers in both fresh and hardened concrete to relieve internal pressure from water expansion during freeze-thaw cycles and deicing salt exposure. Air entrainment meter is a key part of modern concrete technology especially for air-entrained concrete.

Why Use Gilson Concrete Air Meters or Pressure Air Meters?

Concrete air meters are the tool to measure entrained air in fresh concrete. By using a concrete air meter you can get the desired level of entrainment and get better durability against freezing conditions. The benefits of using a concrete air enrainment meter is:

• Freeze-thaw resistance

• Durability and workability

• Deicing salt resistance

• Air content control

• ASTM compliance

What is Entrained Air in Concrete Samples

Entrained air or trapped air is the small bubbles intentionally added to the concrete mix during the mixing process. These air bubbles create a network of small expansion chambers in both fresh and hardened concrete to relieve internal pressure from water expansion during freeze-thaw cycles and deicing salt exposure. Entrained air is a big factor in determining the quality and durability of concrete structures.

Concrete Air Content Factors

Several factors can affect the air content of concrete:

• Water-cement ratio: Higher water-cement ratio will dilute the air-entraining admixture and reduce its effectiveness.

• Temperature: Colder temperature will increase the mix viscosity and reduce the air entraining admixture’s ability to form stable bubbles.

• Mixing time and intensity: Not enough mixing will not distribute the air bubbles evenly while too much mixing will break them down.

• Type of cement: The chemical composition of cement can affect the air bubbles stability. Cements with high alkali content will reduce the effectiveness of some air-entraining agents.

• Air-entraining admixture: A type of admixture to increase the air content in concrete.

Now you know! Use concrete air meters.