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Rock Schmidt RS8000 Rebound Hammer

  • Dedicated design for rock testing applications
  • Best in class correlations to unconfined compressive strength (UCS)
  • Instant data back-up and collaboration features

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The unique optical Schmidt hammer designed specifically for rock testing

  • High performance
    Unique optical measurement system ensures low dispersion and maximum accuracy in comparison with classical hammers
  • Dedicated design
    Swiss made hammers specifically designed for rock testing with multiple applications – UCS, E-modulus, weathering grade
  • Increased flexibility
    Work with the hammer alone, or using the mobile app for fast documentation of your measurements and secure sharing via Screening Eagle Workspace

Applications

  • Correlation to unconfined compressive strength of rock
  • Correlation to modulus of elasticity of rocks
  • Prediction of weathering grades
  • Classification of surfaces for drop testing
  • Prediction of penetration rates for tunneling machines

Models

  • Rock Schmidt RS8000 N
    Standard impact energy 2.207 Nm recommended for bulk rock testing
  • Rock Schmidt RS8000 L
    Low impact energy 0.735 Nm recommended for testing on cores

Specifications - Rock Schmidt App

Mobile appCompatible with Apple® iOS devices (iOS 12 and later) Android 6.0 and higher
Workflow featuresVoice read-out of each impact (only on iOS®)
Logbook with geolocation, audio, image and text annotations
Series statistics
User definable conversion curves to unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and E-modulus
Data export: CSV, pdf
Verification featuresSoftware assisted verification on an anvil
WorkspaceScreeningeagle.com - web based handling
View and manage data
Instant collaboration with colleagues worldwide
Cloud back up of data
LanguagesEnglish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Russian

Spécifications - Instrument

MeasurementAutomatic calculation of rebound value according to international standards
TechnologyOptical rebound velocity quotient
Key featuresImpact angle independent
Displays the impacts on-screen as you work
Select standard on instrument
Work with hammer independently and upload later if desired to connected app.
Connect to iOS, android and portable printer
Impact energyN 2.207 Nm
L 0.735 Nm
DisplayAnalog & backlit digital (100 x 100 pixels, graphic)
ConnectivityBluetooth® LE, USB for charging and updates
Weight0.84 kg / 1.85 lbs
BatteryStandard AAA rechargeable
Battery lifetime>20'000 impacts betwen charges
Operating temperature0 to 50°C / 32 to 122°F
Storage temperature-10 to 70°C / 14 to 158°F
Operating humidity<95% RH, non-condensing