A 150 mm lab-grade PVC concrete cube mould — lightweight, corrosion-free, and an economical alternative to cast iron — stocked by Multi Trade Combines in Guwahati, price on request.
The 150 mm PVC cube mould offers a modern, lightweight alternative to the traditional cast-iron mould for concrete cube casting. Moulded from rigid PVC, it resists the alkalinity of cement paste, does not rust even in humid, monsoon field conditions, and cleans with a simple wipe-down. The internal surface is smooth enough for easy demoulding after the initial set period.
Small contractors across Assam, Tripura, and Meghalaya often prefer PVC moulds when equipping field labs for remote bridge, road, or building projects where portability matters. The low unit cost allows site engineers to maintain a larger stock of moulds — useful when a batch must be cast, marked, and stored in the curing tank without waiting to retrieve earlier specimens.
Civil engineering colleges and technical institutes in Northeast India find PVC moulds ideal for student lab sessions: easy to handle, stackable, and low-risk if accidentally dropped. The 150 mm size matches the standard IS 10262 specimen dimension for concrete mix design, so the cube geometry is directly comparable to cast-iron specimens for training purposes.
For reference cubes submitted to a testing lab or for PWD-supervised quality audits, the IS 10086-certified cast-iron mould is the required choice and is also stocked at Multi Trade Combines.
Combine with a concrete mixer (half-bag or one-bag size), compaction rod, slump cone, and curing tank for a complete site quality-control setup. Multi Trade Combines carries all these civil lab essentials from its AT Road, Guwahati store.
| Category | Civil Lab Equipment |
|---|---|
| Key specs | 150 mm · alternative to cast iron · lab grade |
| Dimensions | 150 mm cube, internal |
| Material | Rigid PVC |
| Application | Concrete cube casting — site trials, field labs, training |
| Certification | Non-ISI — site QC and educational use |
| Availability | In stock — price on request |
PVC cube moulds are generally used for internal site quality checks, training practicals, and mix-design trials rather than for statutory test results submitted to government laboratories. Accredited labs and PWD-contracted sites typically require IS 10086-compliant cast-iron moulds. Check with your testing lab before specifying PVC for contractual specimens.
With proper handling — no sharp impact on the seam, wiping off with a release agent before each pour, and storing out of direct sunlight — PVC moulds last 50–100 casting cycles. They are lighter and easier to handle than cast-iron moulds, which makes them popular for field labs and remote construction sites where carrying heavy equipment is a constraint.