Speedy®

Speedy®

Speedy®

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Speedy Moisture Tester by Ashworth Instrumentation is a portable device used globally across various industries to measure moisture content in materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, sand, and powders. Key users include geotechnical engineers, building surveyors, and industries like mining and ceramics.

Operating Principle
The Speedy tester operates by placing a weighed sample into a vessel, adding a reagent, and sealing the vessel. Shaking the vessel mixes the reagent with the sample, producing a gas that increases pressure proportional to the moisture content. The moisture level is read directly from a calibrated pressure gauge.

User Benefits
The Speedy tester is practical for field use due to its accuracy, simplicity, robustness, portability, and versatility in measuring various materials over a wide moisture range.

Speedy 2000 Series Test Procedure
The procedure involves preparing and weighing the sample, placing it in the vessel, adding the reagent, sealing, shaking, and reading the moisture content from the gauge.

Components
The Speedy 2000 series includes a cast aluminum vessel with a pressure gauge, an electronic balance, user instructions, and a waterproof carry case. It offers a moisture measurement range of 0-20%, with options for wider or narrower ranges.

Applications
  • Roads and Highways: Used for field control of compacted earth and measuring soil moisture to ensure compliance with specifications. Recommended by major authorities like ASSHTO and ASTM.
  • Aggregates, Sand, and Concrete: Ensures correct moisture levels for concrete workability and strength. Used for on-site quality control.
  • Building Restoration and Refurbishment: Helps diagnose dampness in buildings by measuring moisture levels in walls and floors, complementing other diagnostic tools.
  • Solid Floors: Ensures concrete floors are dry before laying decorative finishes, adhering to various international standards.


Specifications
The Speedy 2000 series includes the L2000 and S2000 models, each with specific components and measurement ranges. The L2000 has a nominal weight of 6kg and dimensions of 51 x 38 x 20 cm, while the S2000 weighs 5.5kg with the same dimensions. Both models offer standard and optional moisture measurement ranges and sample weights.
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Moisture testers for soils, sands, powders, aggregates, concrete and masonry

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Speedy® Moisture Tester Speedy moisture testers from Ashworth Instrumentation 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. 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...

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Roads and Highways Knowledge of the moisture content of soil is crucial throughout geotechnical engineering practice. Engineers use the Speedy for field control of compacted earth embankments and other structures and to measure the water content of soil to ensure it is within specified ranges. Confidence in the test results is crucial, but the test equipment also has to be robust and simple to use. The Speedy tester meets both of these requirements. It is recommended by the American Highway Authority and is approved by the American Society of State Highway Transportation Officials (ASSHTO) and...

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Scope of supply (Note tat 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 sample-pulverising 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 Nominal gross dimensions 51 x 38 x 20 cm Moisture...

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