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Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester

(Shear Vane) TSHEAR2-M

The new Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester also known as a shear vane apparatus

in scientific literature is a specially designed tool to test the stability of athletic

field turfgrass root systems. In addition, the Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester can

also test the types and depth of cleats that will perform best in your particular

turfgrass root system and environment. Knowing the correct cleat to play in will

not only insure proper footing during play, but will also reduce slipping and may

also create a safer playing environment for athletes.

The unique design of the new Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester with the shear

vane foot allows the turf stability to be tested to insure the health of the root

system directly on athletic fields. The Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester can also

test different cleat designs and cleat depths to insure proper footing during play.

Simply unscrew the shear vane testing foot and screw in the cleats to be used

during play and insert the tool into the soil. By simply pressing down and turning

the tool until the turf fails, you can get a reading in Newton Meters as to the shear

strength of the turf. Different cleat types and depths can be tested and compared

to each other right on the playing field. This will insure the cleat choice is

optimum for that field on that given day, regardless of field moisture, soil types,

turf varieties or weather conditions.

Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester - TSHEAR2-M

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester (Shear Vane) TSHEAR2-M The new Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester also known as a shear vane apparatus in scientific literature is a specially designed tool to test the stability of athletic field turfgrass root systems. In addition, the Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester can also test the types and depth of cleats that will perform best in your particular turfgrass root system and environment.
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Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester Instructions Step 1. Determine if you are going to test with cleats or the shear vane foot. Step 2. Using the horizontal foot pad press Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester firmly into the ground until tool shear vane foot or cleats are all the way into the soil surface. Do not push the unit into the soil with the torque wrench on the unit as damage to the calibration may occur. Step 3. Place torque wrench into receptacle on top of Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester as shown.
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Step 6. Remove torque wrench from tool. Do not lay the unit down with the torque wrench attached to the unit as damage to the precision calibration may occur. Step 7. Remove the tool from the soil and if any turf is on the shear vane, eject it by hand with the ejection foot and lever. Step 8. Pressing down on ejector level to remove soil. Step 9. After Testing, remove the torque wrench and reset the follow needle to zero. Re-apply torque wrench before testing again. Step 10.
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greatest variable in testing shear strength. It is recommended that when testing shear strength, soil moisture readings should also be recorded by using a Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor. This will insure that soil moisture is in the same range each time you test that particular field. Worn areas should be tested and compared to non-worn areas to see the difference in shear strength between these areas.
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you are testing the same field over time and comparing the shear strength, it is recommended that a Turf-Tec Moisture Sensor also be used to insure that soil moisture is in the same range each time you test that particular field. Worn areas should be tested and compared to non-worn areas to see the difference in shear strength between these areas. Use the new Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester with cleats to be sure your players are wearing the right cleat for that field.