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The Swiss-made SilverSchmidt is ergonomically designed and offers unprecedented benefits when measuring the compressive strength of on-site concrete structures.

The SilverSchmidt measures the true rebound coefficient (termed "Q"-value) and converts it to compressive strength. The instrument is controlled via a graphic user-interface featuring a single button and inclination sensing.

Proceq's Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, Marco Brandestini, stated, "The SilverSchmidt opens the door to a new era in non-destructive compression testing. Our dedicated team of designers and engineers has brought together the latest and best technology to present the international construction industry an instrument which not only gives greater reliability than before, but is also fun to use."

Features of the SilverSchmidt include: extended range, improved ease of use and more reliability, as well as higher readability. The SilverSchmidt comes with various modes of statistics, built-in corrections for carbonation, and up-to-date conversion curves for a variety of modern concrete mixtures. The SilverSchmidt complies with most international standards. To assure the compatibility with the established standard, the unit also displays the "R"-value.

As with all Proceq equipment, sales and full service support for the SilverSchmidt is available from Proceq locations worldwide. Other products within Proceq's concrete line; the Original Schmidt and Digi-Schmidt concrete test hammers; the Profometer 5+ rebar locator and concrete cover meter; the Tico, the Canin and the Dyna testers.

Proceq SA was founded in April 1954 in Switzerland. Its name is a combination of the words "Processes" and "Equipment". The company has been marketing the ORIGINAL SCHMIDT concrete test hammer from its very beginning, making non-destructive testing of compressive strength possible for a wider user group. For more information about Proceq SA visit www.proceq.com

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Notes for Editors - please see attached below for detailed product description or visit www.silverschmidt.com.

Notes for Editors

The SilverSchmidt - Technical Details

Robust Measurement System
The SilverSchmidt measures the true rebound coefficient, the so-called "Q"-value.
The "Q"-value is virtually free of all error sources inherent in traditional concrete test hammers measuring the "R"-value (mechanical travel of the mallet on rebound). These types of concrete test hammers are all prone to error sources such as friction on the guide rod, friction of the drag pointer on the scale, influence of gravity during travel. "Q"-values are acquired optically - a unique design feature of the proprietary SilverSchmidt transducer. Additional features are: automatic correction for carbonation, specimen size and shape (form factor), display of "R"-value.

Angle Independent Operation
The "Q"-value needs no correction for the impact direction - it is intrinsically angle independent. There is no need to refer to impact direction conversion curves as required with all other concrete test hammers.

Extended Conversion Range
The "Q-value" allows an extended conversion range, at both ends of the scale, at the high end (above 70 N/mm2 [10.000 psi up to 150 N/mm2 [22.000 psi), at the low end
(below 15 N/mm2 [2.200 psi). Curves describing modern concrete mixtures are stored in the unit.

Compliance with Industry Standards
Data collection and statistical evaluation are user-selectable in accordance with major industrial standards. All measurements are stored in memory and can be reviewed.

All Readings Qualified
Actual impact energy is measured in Nm, i.e. every reading is qualified whether in range.

The SilverSchmidt - User Benefits

Unique Interface - Language Independent Single Button Control
The SilverSchmidt features a unique interface that allows you to control the unit by single button and by scrolling between icons through inclination.

Ease of Operation
The result of the measurement is directly displayed on the LCD screen in N/mm2, kg/cm2 or psi. Custom presets of test parameters for various testing scenarios can be stored and later recalled.

Low Power Consumption
The lithium-Ion accumulator in the unit will last for many years without replacement. Single charge will last over 2'000 impacts. Charge is accomplished via a standard USB cable.

Extended Lifetime
The unit is tightly sealed all-around to ensure an extended lifetime. All mechanical parts are coated or tempered to high standards.

Proceq - Company Overview
Proceq SA was founded in April 1954 in Switzerland - its name comes from a combination of the words "Processes" and "Equipment". The company has been marketing the Original Schmidt concrete test hammer since the very beginning - making non-destructive testing of compressive strength possible for the first time.