{"product_id":"clegg-hammer-impact-soil-tester-type-cist-883-golf-course","title":"Clegg Hammer - Impact Soil Tester Type CIST\/883 – Golf Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClegg Impact Hammer Soil Tester for Golf Courses - 0.5 kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Clegg Impact Hammer assists with the preparation of quality and consistent playing surfaces in many sports. It can be used to aid decisions relating to playing surface quality and safety, as well as turfgrass health. The Clegg Impact Hammer soil tester is simple to use and produces straightforward and unbiased results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clegg Impact Hammer soil tester can be used in golf to aid the assessment of greens playing qualities relating to ball impact, bounce and spin. Firmer surfaces are associated with a fair but challenging game that is rewarding to accurate play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter sports which have a risk of injury due to hard ground can similarly take advantage of the unbiased results provided by the Clegg Impact Hammer to aid decisions relating to safety. The results have been demonstrated to correlate closely with head injury severity indexes. In addition, the test can be used to indicate shock absorption and ball rebound qualities of the playing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUse of Clegg Impact Hammer soil test on different sports surfaces\u003csup\u003e+\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"25%\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"25%\"\u003eDrop Height (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"25%\"\u003eTarget Reading (G*)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"25%\"\u003eSource\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolf Greens (links)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 - 130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTRI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolf Greens (parkland)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 - 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTRI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Sports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 - 200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003e+\u003c\/sup\u003e The Clegg Impact Hammer can also be used on other types of surface (e.g. tennis courts, bowling green, equestrian surfaces etc.) \u003cbr\u003e*Deceleration due to gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clegg Impact Hammer can also be used to assess surface consistency throughout the year and across different areas of a surface. This requires multiple measurements to be made across the surface of the pitch to calculate the degree of variation between measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuggested number of measurements to test for consistency\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"50%\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"50%\"\u003eNumber of Locations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolf Greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 - 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Sports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 - 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOperation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating Principle:\u003c\/b\u003e The Tester consists of a 0.5 kg compaction hammer operating within a vertical guide tube. The Hammer falls through the tube when released and strikes the surface under test, decelerating at a rate determined by the stiffness of the material within the region of impact. The readout registers the hardness values in units of Gravities (G). Harder surfaces will have a higher G reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e The Clegg Impact Hammer Soil Tester is a very rugged design suitable for prolonged use in damp, dirty and harsh site environments. The CIST\/883 readout unit is made from high strength alloy that has been proven to last for decades. The unit runs from 2 x AA batteries for typically 12 months operation. The CIST\/883 Clegg Impact Soil Tester is a compact and reliable instrument. A Transit \u0026amp; Storage Case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest Procedure:\u003c\/b\u003e Carrying out a test is quick and straightforward. The guide tube is placed in position vertically on the surface to be tested. The digital readout is located on the guide tube during testing allowing easy use as there is no need to hold the readout in the hand. The hammer is raised to the desired height and then allowed to fall freely. This procedure is repeated three times. The reading achieved on the third drop being recorded as the measurement value. The test data is recorded in the instrument and it is downloadable to a computer wirelessly by Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures of the Clegg Impact Hammer Soil Tester for Golf Courses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eHammer Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"g-css-ignore column-2\"\u003e0.5 kg\u003cbr\u003eDomed and flat hammers provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eReadout Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eEasy to view backlit vertical display clamped to Guide Tube.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eReadout Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUp to 500 Gravities (G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eTwo 'AA' cells.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eBattery Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUp to 12 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eData Storage in Readout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eFlash memory for approx. 10,000 drop tests. Each stored field contains the time and date of the test and firmness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eData Transfer Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBluetooth\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e Wireless data transfer to PC or laptop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eData Files when Transferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eComma Separated Variable (CSV) data for manipulation in 3rd party packages such as Excel\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eTransit \u0026amp; Storage Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eWooden Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Weight (approx).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e60 x 13 x 13 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstrument Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked weight in case:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clegg Hammer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957019553835,"sku":"233696","price":3016.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/clegg-hammer.jpg?v=1701103614","url":"https:\/\/checkout.pitchcare.com\/products\/clegg-hammer-impact-soil-tester-type-cist-883-golf-course","provider":"Pitchcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}