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Combined solution for mobile moisture measurement

To ensure that quality control of aggregates and fresh concrete can take place quickly and precisely onsite, Imko Micromodultechnik GmbH, based in Ettlingen, has put together a range of clever moisture measurement solutions:

Every material has its own special properties. For that reason, the time-tested and robust two-rod SONO-M1 analyzer, based on state-of-the-art radar technology, was developed for measuring the moisture in aggregates. The advantage of the SONO-1 is its optimal handling for a wide range of aggregate sizes. Sand, gravel, or even crushed aggregates of the most diverse sizes –...

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