Torvane
Torvane shear test sets are a valuable part of any company’s soil testing plans. Using Torvane kits, you can determine the undrained shear strength by inserting a vane into soft sediment and rotating it until the sediment fails. You can use Torvane kits in either a field or laboratory setting, and they accurately measure shear strength in the sides of test pits, trenches, excavations, and more.
Forney sells two different types of Torvane kits, one made of metal and one made of plastic. To determine which one you should purchase, let’s quickly run down the characteristics and benefits of each model. Both Torvane kits include a dial that you can read directly using a standard vane, and the readings multiply by 0.2 when using large, sensitive vanes or by 2.5 when using small, high-capacity vanes. Each set includes three vanes, a driver, an L-wrench, an instruction manual, and a carrying case.
The less expensive option is our plastic Torvane shear test set, while the metal version costs roughly ⅓ more. The only real difference between them (aside from pricing) is durability. However, if you’re testing loose soil that isn’t too compacted, the plastic Torvane kits should serve your purposes nicely.
Whether you’re running shear tests in the lab or the field, Forney’s two Torvane shear test sets provide everything you could ever need. If you still have some questions about our Torvane kits, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Forney today. We can discuss the details of your project and help you find the right Torvane shear test set.
