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The Windsor Pin™ System » Test Procedure

The Windsor Pin™ System

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A unique instrument for measuring the strength of new or existing construction materials in situ utilizing the established principle of resistance to penetration.

Pin Penetration Resistance Test Procedure

Firing
Windsor Pin™ with chuck on smooth surface.

Cleaning
Air blower cleaning out pin hole before measuring.

Measuring
Needle micrometer measuring depth of pin penetration in mortar joint.

Measure the Pin after each test if the pin is too blunt or too short the strength can be considerably over-stated.

New and used pins

Actual new pin length:1.2 inches.

Go/No-Go Gage

Used steel pin passing through the Go/No-Go gage.

With the chuck removed the pin driver is capable of accurately testing mortar joints. By inserting the V-barrel into the mortar joint the pin will directly penetrate at the center of the joint.

The Windsor Pin™ System

Test Procedure

Features & Benefits:

	Portable and completely self-contained.
	Safe to use - non explosive.
	Economical - steel pin can be reused.
	Non destructive.
	Removable chuck facilitates testing of mortar strength in masonry.
	Conforms to ASTM C-803
	Test new concrete products and structures for early strength.
	Evaluate the in situ strength in existing structures, e.g., after suspected fire damage.
	Test strength of block, brick, and mortar joints within an existing structure, e.g., load bearing walls.
	Test polymer concrete and patching compound.
	Quality control of precast elements such as block, brick slabs and pipe.

Downloadable Files:

	Complete Data Sheets
	Instructions