Concrete and Mortars

Comprehensive equipment for testing fresh and hardened concrete, mortars and cement-based materials. Suitable for concrete producers, construction sites and accredited laboratories. Our range also includes all equipment required for testing cement and mortars in accordance with Norwegian Standards, including NS-EN 459-2 and NS-EN 1015.

 

Typical Applications

 

  • Quality control in concrete and mortar production 
  • On-site verification of mix consistency and workability 
  • Laboratory testing according to EN, ISO and ASTM standards 
  • Material development and certification testing 
  • Long-term durability and strength evaluation 

 

 

Fresh and Hardened Concrete 

Below is the complete selection of equipment for testing fresh and hardened concrete. The range covers density measurement, slump testing, air content, moulds, curing equipment, vibration and strength testing. 

 

 

Density Meter

The density meter for concrete and aggregates is used to determine the density of hardened concrete and various aggregate materials. 

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Laboratory Mixers and Forced Mixers

We carry several types of laboratory mixers, ranging from simpler to more advanced models. 

Please contact us for information about different brands and models. 

Models: 
From 3 – 500 liters 

 

Surface Grinding Machine

Machine for grinding and leveling the surface of concrete specimens before strength testing. 

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Slump Test (Workability Test)

Slump test is used to check fresh concrete before casting. 

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L-Box SCC/SKB/AUV

For testing the spread and flow properties of SCC, SKB and AUV concrete. 

The L-box is a testing tool used to assess the flow and passing ability of fresh concrete. 

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Air Content Meter

An air content meter is used to determine the air content in fresh concrete.

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Moulds

Moulds for concrete cubes, cylinders, and prisms used to produce standardized specimens for testing and quality control in accordance with Norwegian Standards. 

We supply a wide range of moulds for concrete testing. 

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Compression Testing Machines

Concrete compression testing machines for testing cubes in accordance with NS-EN 12390 Testing of hardened concrete. 

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Curing Tank

Used for curing concrete test specimens under controlled conditions and at a constant water temperature.

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Vibration Table 

Vibration table is used to process fresh concrete samples before curing. 

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Additional Products

We sell most types of equipment for concrete testing. 

  • Concrete scoops, flat and round 
  • Rubber mallets and hammers 
  • Plastic spray bottles 
  • Thermometers 

 

 


Bending / Tensile Tester

The flexural tensile testing machine is used to measure the strength and elasticity of beams and slabs under bending and tension.

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E-Modulus / FTS Press

The modulus of elasticity, or E-modulus, for concrete is an important parameter that describes the material’s stiffness and its ability to deform elastically under load.

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Temperature Logger

Temperature logger used for recording temperature development in concrete during curing. 

Temperature Logger, 4-Channel

Temperature Logger, 2-Channel


Water Permeability Tester

Equipment for testing water penetration and permeability in hardened concrete.
Norwegian Standard:
NS-EN 12390-8 Testing of hardened concrete – Part 8: Depth of penetration of water under pressure.

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Concrete Structures 

Below is the full selection of instruments for inspecting, evaluating and testing concrete structures. These tools support structural assessment, reinforcement detection, adhesion testing, ultrasonic testing, chloride content measurement and surface evaluation.

 

Rebar Detectors / Profometers

Rebar detectors are used to locate reinforcing steel.
They can also detect the concrete cover and the diameter of the reinforcement bar. 

Rebar detectors are part of the NDT equipment category (non-destructive testing). 

 

 

GPR  (Ground Penetrating Radar)

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is used for inspection of concrete structures and falls under the category of NDT equipment. 

  • Reinforcement, objects, and defects can be detected.
  • Ultra-wideband for maximum resolution and depth
  • Complete 2D and 3D visualization
  • Wireless antenna for easy operation

We supply several models of GPR – Ground Penetrating Radar. 

Bond Test Apparatus

Measurement of bond strength by pull-off testing 

The bond test apparatus is available in 4 different models: 

  • Bond test equipment model DY-206 – 6 kN
  • Bond test equipment model DY-216 – 16 kN
  • Bond test equipment model DY-222 – 25 kN
  • Dyna Estrich bond test apparatus – 4.0 kN 

 

Pundit – Ultrasonic Tester

Part of the equipment used for NDT – Non-Destructive Testing. 

  • Inspection of concrete structures
  • Detection of defects, objects, and thickness
  • Real-time visualization
  • Ultrasonic imaging system – 3D visualization
  • The market’s lightest scanner – wireless 
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RCT – Chloride Meter

For determination of chloride content in hardened concrete.

  • Fast and accurate
  • On-site or in the laboratory

Complete set with calibrated RCT electrode.

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Resipod

For determining the surface resistivity of concrete. Read more.

  • The instrument is fully integrated with a 4-point Wenner probe, with memory and data transfer via USB to a PC
  • Supplied in 2 versions: standard 50 mm electrode spacing or 38 mm (AASHTO standard under development)
  • Dedicated Resipod software for easy data transfer and visualization of results 

 

 

Crack Gauges 

Scale-based tool for measuring surface crack widths in concrete. 

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Schmidt Hammer

Rebound hammer for non-destructive strength estimation and surface hardness evaluation of concrete. Read more.

 

 

 

Cement & Mortars 

We supply all equipment required for testing cement and mortars in accordance with Norwegian Standards. 

 

Consistency Meter

Consistency measurement of fresh mortar is an important process to ensure that the mortar has the correct workability and quality. 

 

Air Content Meter for Cement Mortars

The 1-liter air content meter is used to determine the air content in fresh cement mortar.

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Mortar Mixer

A mortar mixer is used for mixing various types of cement mortars for laboratory testing. 

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Compression and Flexural Testing Press

Our presses for testing hardened cement/mortar can be supplied in several versions.

Mortar Moulds

Moulds for preparing mortar specimens—typically cubes and prisms—for strength testing. 

 

Penetrometer / Vicat

Both of these instruments are essential for ensuring that mortar and concrete meet the required standards and quality requirements in construction projects. 

 

 

 

Contact

For more information about concrete and mortar testing equipment, please contact our Test Equipment team at Kamet-Röbäcks AS.

 

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