There are several versions of the device, which are different in impacting energy.

• The most “powerful” Schmidt hammer is designed to measure the strength of concrete with a thickness of 70-100mm and more, also for the strength testing of massive rocks with impact energy – 2,207J (Nm). This is the base and the most common model of Schmidt hammer, about 90% of the Schmidt hammers in the world have the same impact energy.
• Average “powerful” Schmidt hammer has the 735J (735 Nm) impacting energy. The impact energy is reduced threefold in compared with the base model. The main application of this instrument is measuring the strength of bricks and concrete products with a wall thickness less than 100 mm and small sizes of sample, also it used for testing the less strength stones and rocks.
• The least “powerful” Schmidt hammer has 196J (196Nm) impact energy. The main purpose is the strength testing the mortar of brick masonry.

Depending on requerments tasks user always need to select the correct model of Schmidt hammer. All models, independently of impact energy, are devices for non-destructive testing, so that they are not destroying the object of testing. To verify the accuracy of Schmidt hammer, a special calibrated anvil is used . Correctly functioning instrument have to display certain value testing the standard anvil.

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Concrete Rebound Schmidt Hammer NOVOTEST SH has 3 modifications with different impacting energy, so that user can test all kinds of concrete and other building materials.