When to Use Tamping Rod?

Tamping Rods eliminate air voids in concrete when making slump tests, concrete cylinders or conducting concrete air entrainment test. Hemispherically rounded on both ends and plated for corrosion resistance.

What is the purpose of using tamping rod?

Tamping rods are dimensionally accurate rods used to tamp fresh concrete into concrete cylinder molds and grout sample boxes to eliminate voids and excess air.

What is the tamping rod?

Gilson's Tamping Rods are used in the consolidation of fresh concrete specimens in test applications for the slump, air content, and strength in accordance with many ASTM and AASHTO standards. The stainless steel rods are corrosion-resistant, with hemispherical tips at both ends.