Vertical Cylinder Capper, 6x12in
Vertical Cylinder Cappers are the most popular design for capping concrete test cylinders. These units maintain the cylinder's orientation perpendicular to the bottom plate assuring end surfaces that are parallel to each other when loaded in a concrete compression machine.
The retaining ring is filled with molten capping compound, and the cylinder is placed into the compound-filled ring and held against the upright guides until the capping compound solidifies. Each bottom plate is ground to 0.002in (0.05mm) planeness, and the vertical guides are removable to permit re-grinding to proper planeness after extended use. The cylinder cappers are also equipped with corner mounting holes, for securing to work surface if desired.
HM-166 for 6x12in (152x305mm) cylinders is a timesaving model with a built-in spring-loaded hand cam lever that tilts the cylinder forward to release it from the capper. The thick 1in (25.4mm) base allows for multiple re-grinding to planeness requirements and an HMA-21 Replacement Retaining Ring is also available to help further extend the life of the HM-166 vertical cylinder capper.
Features:
- Removable ring and vertical guide
- Base equipped with mounting holes
- Thick steel bottom plate
Meets Test Methods:
AASHTO T231
ASTM C 617
Brows all of the bonded cylinder capping products as well as Melting Pots in Concrete Cylinder Capping and concrete testing equipment
Related Blogs for Bonded Cylinder Capping:
Essential Steps for Capping Concrete: A Hassle-Free Guide
Benefits of Capping Compound for Concrete Cylinder Testing
Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders: Low-Strength Breaks
