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

Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Athletic Field Turf with hard case
TSHEAR2-SYNTH-M
Unit includes 0-9 nm (Newton Meter) wrench

For testing synthetic turf fields, the Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester has a specially designed foot. This foot is specifically designed for testing Synthetic Turf and has a extremely sensitive precision 0-9 nm (newton meters) wrench for exact readings on these synthetic and Infill surfaces. This newly designed tool has a foot that has four hardened steel spikes that protrude 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) below the foot, and into the synthetic turf fibers and infill. This depth is optimal for testing synthetic shear strength values without damaging the turf or penetrating the synthetic turf backing material. The overall goal is to achieve consistent shear strength values across the entire playing surface. When testing, in addition to the standard 10 recommended test areas shown below, careful attention should be given to painted areas and inlaid areas to ensure footing is consistent in these areas as compared to non-painted and non-inlaid areas.

Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Athletic Field Turf

Insert the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester into the Synthetic Turf and then attach the 0-9 nm torque wrench

Gently turn the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester 0-9 nm torque wrench until slippage is noted and the follower needle will indicate the maximum shear strength on that area

Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Athletic Field Turf

Insert the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester into the Synthetic Turf and then attach the 0-9 nm torque wrench

Gently turn the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester 0-9 nm torque wrench until slippage is noted and the follower needle will indicate the maximum shear strength on that area

Close up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Turf and the 0-9 nm torque wrench with follower needle

Close up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester Synthetic Turf foot

Close up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Turf and the 0-9 nm torque wrench with follower needle

Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Athletic Field Turf

Close up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester torque wrench and Synthetic Turf foot

Close up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Turf and the 0-9 nm torque wrench with follower needle

Close up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester Synthetic Turf foot

Close up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester torque wrench and Synthetic Turf foot

Synthetic Turf Fields

For testing synthetic turf fields, the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester can also give an indication of the proper length cleats to be worn as well as ensuring the playability and footing is the same across the entire playing surface. Just remove the Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester foot and insert four cleats into the holes in the base of the tool and test. Use the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength to determine proper cleat length footing values and match those values with an infill depth gauge to also ensure the infill material is the same depth across the entire playing surface. Also testing hardness of the surface with a Clegg Impact Tester to find out Gmax readings will also show hardness of the playing surface.  By having the cleat shear strength reading, the Gmax reading and the infill depth reading all in the same range across the entire playing surface will ensure playability and footing is consistent for synthetic turf safety.

 For testing synthetic turf fields, the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester can also give an indication of the proper length cleats to be worn as well as ensuring the playability and footing is the same across the entire playing surface.

This product is made in the USA

10 suggested test areas for shear strength and Clegg impact testing10 suggested test areas for testing shear strength and Clegg impact testing on synthetic turfClose up of the Turf-Tec Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for Synthetic Turf and the 0-9 nm torque wrench with follower needle
10 suggested test areas for testing shear strength and Clegg impact testing on synthetic turf

TSHEAR2-SYNTH-M - Synthetic Turf Shear Strength Tester for testing synthetic turf with hard case

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