GENEQ > Materials testing > Moisture Meters
| Speedy® moisture testers for soils, sands,powders, aggregates, concrete and salt |
| and masonry |
| Speedy® Moisture Tester | |
Speedy
moisture testers are used throughout the
world by a diverse range of industries to measure the moisture content
of materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, sand and powders.
Principal users include geotechnical engineers on civil engineering projects,
building surveyors and restorers. Other substantial user groups include
mining, steel production, foundries and ceramics. |
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| Operating Principle |  |
The Speedy
tester is a portable system comprising a vessel with an integral pressure
gauge, a weighing scale and a carry case. A small sample of the material
is prepared, weighed and placed into the vessel. A reagent is then added
and the vessel is sealed and shaken to mix the reagent with the sample.
Free moisture within the sample reacts with the reagent to produce a gas
and pressure rise within the vessel that is proportional to the amount
of moisture. The moisture content value is then read directly form the
calibrated pressure gauge. |
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| Speedy® User Benefits | |
| When compared with other moisture
measurement systems, the Speedy tester is often the most practical solution,
especially when working in the field. • Accurate and simple to use • Robust and reliable • Portable and requires no external power source • Versatile - many materials can be measured over a wide moisture content range |
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| Speedy® 2000 Series Test Procedure | |
| The Speedy 2000 series of moisture testers
combines time proven dependability of the pressure test procedure with
the convenience of an electronic balance. Moisture measurements are
obtained by following a simple test procedure: • Prepare and weigh the material sample using the electronic balance • Place the sample in the Speedy vessel • Add the reagent to the recess in the Speedy cap and seal the vessel • Shake the Speedy to mix the reagent with the sample • Read the moisture content directly from the integral gauge |
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| Speedy® Series Components | |
| All the component parts of
the Speedy 2000 series have been selected for their quality, functionality
and durability for use in demanding field or site locations. • Speedy vessel manufactured from cast aluminium and fitted with a calibrated pressure gauge • Electronic balance with large scale pad • Comprehensive user instructions • Waterproof and shockproof carry case with high density foam insert A pressure gauge with a moisture measurement range of 0 - 20% is fitted as standard to both the Large and Small vessels, but gauges with both wider and narrower moisture ranges are available. |
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| Speedy 2000 Series Specification | ||
| Series | L2000 | S2000 |
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| Scope of supply (Note that the calcium carbide reagent that is used with the Speedy testers must be ordered separately) | Large Speedy vessel fitted with calibrated pressure gauge, electronic balance, heavy duty carry case with fitted foam inserts, cleaning brush and cloth, two steel samplepulverising balls, measuring scoop, instructions | Standard Speedy vessel fitted with calibrated pressure gauge, electronic balance, heavy duty carry case with fitted foam inserts, cleaning brush and cloth, measuring scoop, instructions |
| Nominal gross weight | 6kg | 5.5kg |
| Nominal gross dimensions | 51 x 38 x 20 cm | 51 x 38 x 20 cm |
| Moisture measurement range expressed as a percentage of the wet weight of the sample. | 0 - 20 % (standard) 0 - 10 % (option) 0 - 50 % (option) |
0 - 20 % (standard) 0 - 5 % (option) 0 - 10 % (option) |
| Sample weight | For 0 - 20 % mc range : 20g For 0 - 10 % mc range : 40g For 0 - 50 % mc range : 8g |
For 0 - 20 % mc range : 6g For 0 - 5 % mc range : 10g For 0 - 10 % mc range : 12g |
| Maximum sample size | 20mm | 10mm |
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This information is given in good
faith, but as the method of use of these products and the interpretation
of results are beyond the control of the manufacturers, they cannot
accept responsibility, consequential or otherwise, resulting from
their use. The manufacturers reserve the right to change specification
without notice. Please select sample weight and moisture range |
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