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TSHEAR2-EQUINE-M - Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with hard case

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Turf-Tec International, Tallahassee, Florida. USA (850) 580-4026

Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with hard case
TSHEAR2-EQUINE-M
Unit includes 0-30 nm (Newton Meter) wrench

The Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with hard case and Equine Foot is used for dirt and synthetic horserace tracks, polo fields, and horse arenas to test surface and base layer integrity and shear strength for proper and consistent footing. Testing shear strength with the equine foot gives an indication of the amount of shear and shear strength potential of the area being tested. Equine area testing allows surfaces to be constructed and maintained in a uniform fashion. This testing equipment lessens the likelihood of injury on the surfaces by ensuring the entire surface has the same shear strength. Injuries occur when footing is different from one area to another area as the animal loses footing or gains footing, causing instability.

The Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with hard case and equine foot is used for dirt and synthetic horserace tracks, polo fields, and horse arenas to test surface and base layer intergrity and shear strength for proper and consistant footing.

On Racetracks with dirt or synthetic material, first the cushion layer should be removed to the base layer and the Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester with the equine foot should be inserted into the base material and shear strength tested

After inserting the Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester into the cushion layer, turn the precision torque wrench with an open handed grip and read the scale in newton meters

Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with Equine Foot

On Racetracks with dirt or synthetic material, first the cushion layer should be removed to the base layer and the Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester with the equine foot should be inserted into the base material and shear strength tested

After inserting the Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester into the cushion layer, turn the precision torque wrench with an open handed grip and read the scale in Newton Meters

Equine Areas like arenas and rings can be measured for shear strength of arena footing material. The pad is removed and the base is tested. Making sure shear strength is uniform across the entire surface will ensure good footing and safe playing conditions for the animals as well as the riders.

Also, keeping a record of soil moisture will allow these shear strength numbers to be compared over time. It is also suggested that Clegg Impact Tests also be performed on these areas in order to get comparable gMax readings.

Close up of the Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with Equine Foot

Equine Areas like arenas and rings can be measured for shear strength of arena footing material. The pad is removed and the base is tested. Making sure shear strength is uniform across the entire surface will ensure good footing and safe playing conditions for the animals as well as the riders

Also, keeping a record of soil moisture will allow these shear strength numbers to be compared over time. It is also suggested that Clegg Impact Tests also be performed on these areas in order to get comparable gMax readings

Close up of the Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with Equine Foot

This product is made in the USA

On Racetracks, measuring areas at the 1/4-mile poles in test locations that are 5 and 15 feet from the rail will give a good indication of uniformity and consistency of the base material in the track. The goal is to have all shear strength readings on these test areas be within +/- 5% of each area. Also taking Moisture readings at the same time and areas as shear strength test locations and ensuring that all the areas also have the same soil moisture percentage will allow consistency. Also, keeping a record of soil moisture will allow these shear strength numbers to be compared over time. It is also suggested that Clegg Impact Tests also be performed on these areas in order to get comparable gMax readingsTurf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester

On Racetracks, measuring areas at the 1/4-mile poles in test locations that are 5 and 15 feet from the rail will give a good indication of uniformity and consistency of the base material in the track. The goal is to have all shear strength readings on these test areas be within +/- 5% of each area. Also taking moisture readings at the same time and areas as shear strength test locations and ensures that all the areas also have the same soil moisture percentage will allow consistency. Also, keeping a record of soil moisture will allow these shear strength numbers to be compared over time. It is also suggested that Clegg Impact Tests also be performed on these areas in order to get comparable gMax readings

TSHEAR2-EQUINE-M - Turf-Tec Equine Shear Strength Tester with hard case

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Video on Equine Testing for HISA (Horse Integrety and Safty Act

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