TSHEAR2-M – Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester

Description

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 to shear vane testing, 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 for play will ensure proper footing during play and will also reduce slipping and create safer playing environments for athletes.

The unique design of the new Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester with the shear vane foot allows for turf stability to be tested ensuring the health of the root system directly on athletic fields. The Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester also tests different cleat designs and cleat depths to ensure proper footing during play. Simply unscrew the shear vane testing foot and screw in the desired cleats to be used during play and insert the tool into the soil. Simply press down and turning the tool until the turf fails will provide you with 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 directly on the playing surface before matches or games. These tests will ensure the cleat choice is optimum for the field on that given day, regardless of field moisture, soil types, turf varieties or weather conditions.  This is the tool used by professional stadiums to measure shear strength before every game. For Horse Tracks, the Turf-Tec Shear Strength Tester can be used on Dirt, Turf, Synthetic and Grass racetracks to assess footing.