Strict adherence to the conditions for casting, demolding, and thermal curing is the most critical factor in ensuring the validity of subsequent destructive tests (compression, flexural). A sample that is improperly stored or damaged during extraction will exhibit artificial drops in strength that are not representative of the actual structure. The CTRMAT store offers a comprehensive catalog of casting and curing equipment, strictly compliant with the European standard NF EN 12390-2 and meeting on-site or laboratory requirements:

• Reference Test Moulds: Cylindrical moulds (110x220 mm, 160x320 mm) and cubic moulds (100 mm, 150 mm) made from highly durable materials: one-piece or joined reinforced plastic, heavy-duty cast iron, or ground steel.
• Compaction and Formwork Equipment: Pneumatic rammers, portable vibrating needles, screed rules, and filling hoppers for uniform compaction of the cement matrix.
• Storage and Curing Systems: Temperature-controlled ripening tanks and bins equipped with sheathed heating elements, hanging racks, and recording thermometers to ensure precise maintenance of the required temperature.
• High-Precision Climate Chambers: Large-capacity thermostatic and hygrometric chambers (e.g., 535-liter model) for laboratories conducting large-scale freeze-thaw or curing test campaigns.
• Safe Demolding and Transport: Pneumatic demoulding guns (air injection nozzles), biodegradable release agents, and insulated transport boxes with foam inserts to ensure safe transport from the collection site.