Concrete Testing > Slump Testing

C-352, C-353 Tamping Rods

ASTM C 31, C 138, C 143, C 232, C 234
AASHTO T-23, T-119, T-120, T-121, T-126, T-158, T-159, T-160

The Tamping Rods are dimensionally accurate rods used to tamp fresh concrete into slump cones and cylinder molds to eliminate voids and excess air. Made from machined steel they have a rust resistant zinc plating and are 5/8 in (1.6 cm) diameter by 24 in (62 cm) long.

Available in two models, graduated and plain.

C-352

Graduated Tamping Rod

C-353

Tamping Rod

C-357

Puddling Rod, 3/8 in x 12 in L