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The AZA1160 Concrete Cylinder Carrier from AZA-LAB is a precision-engineered handling tool designed for laboratories, construction sites, and field testing environments that routinely work with concrete cylinder specimens. Built for the safe and ergonomic transport of 150 mm × 300 mm concrete cylinders, this carrier ensures sample integrity throughout the curing and testing process.

Concrete cylinder specimens are fundamental in assessing compressive strength as per civil and structural engineering standards. Weighing over 15 kg when cured, these specimens are prone to chipping, cracking, or impact damage when manually handled. The AZA1160 provides a secure, stable, and balanced solution that safeguards the sample while offering ease of movement for technicians.

Manufactured using industrial-grade, powder-coated steel, the carrier delivers long-term durability, corrosion resistance, and dependable performance in wet, dusty, or chemically exposed environments. Despite its rugged construction, the frame remains lightweight, allowing repeated lifting without user fatigue.

The carrier’s custom-curved gripping arms conform to the geometry of standard cylinders, preventing rolling or lateral movement during transport. Its ergonomically placed handles ensure balanced weight distribution, enabling a single operator to carry heavy cylinders safely and comfortably. The open-frame design holds the specimen firmly while keeping both ends accessible for inspection or curing.

Engineered to support testing protocols aligned with ASTM C39 and IS 516, the AZA1160 ensures safe handling practices that contribute to accurate compressive strength testing.

The AZA1170 De-Mountable Mechanical Strain Gauge is a precision instrument designed for accurate strain measurement on concrete, rock, steel, and composite specimens. Built in full compliance with ASTM D5335, this mechanical gauge offers high-resolution deformation monitoring for both laboratory and field applications where reliability, repeatability, and portability are critical.

Unlike bonded electrical strain gauges, the AZA 1170 is reusable and non-intrusive, requiring no adhesive, wiring, or power supply. It attaches to pre-installed gauge studs and measures deformation mechanically via a micrometer-style dial gauge with an accuracy of ±0.002 mm. This makes it ideal for temporary measurements, comparative strain evaluations, and multi-point deformation studies across multiple specimens.

Engineers and researchers use this instrument widely in uniaxial/triaxial compression testing, tensile tests, rock mechanics, material durability studies, and structural health assessments in dams, tunnels, bridges, and underground structures. Its rugged yet lightweight design enables quick installation, stable readings, and efficient workflow during intensive testing cycles.

The AZA 1170 features an adjustable gauge length from 50 mm to 200 mm, with optional extension arms and interchangeable dial indicators to suit various testing protocols. All components are machined from corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy or stainless steel, ensuring dimensional stability even under harsh environmental conditions.

The system includes a calibration bar, mounting tools, and a protective carry case, enabling users to maintain accuracy and safely transport the device between field and laboratory sites.