{"product_id":"thinpave-5500-overlay-density-gauge","title":"ThinPave™ 5500 Overlay Nuclear Density Gauge","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNEW\u003c\/span\u003e InstroTek ThinPave\u003c\/b\u003e™\u003cb\u003e 5500\u003c\/b\u003e is a next-\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003egeneration nuclear density gauge designed for today’s\u003c\/span\u003e asphalt pavements. Developed by the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eoriginal inventor of Thin Layer nuclear gauge technology,\u003c\/span\u003e the 5500 is the only gauge that reliably measures pavement overlays from 0.5 to 4-inch (12.5–100 mm) thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ThinPave 5500’s smaller footprint\u003c\/b\u003e and fully enclosed source assembly improves stability, reduces surface roughness, and prevents debris buildup for more consistent results. The ThinPave also offers flexible data access via the \u003cb\u003eMyGauge\u003c\/b\u003e™ App or USB port. ThinPave can be equipped with InstroTek’s \u003cb\u003eNukeTrack\u003c\/b\u003e Gauge Tracking System to easily locate and track the gauge in case of emergency or theft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith unmatched precision, durability, and smart connectivity, the ThinPave™ 5500 sets the standard for todays nuclear density gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-Thin Layer Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Precise measurement of the top 0.5 inch \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e(12.5 mm) of thin asphalt overlays—a range unmatched by any other gauge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmaller, Overall Footprint:\u003c\/b\u003e New, smaller base reduces surface contact area, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eminimizing surface roughness effects for more consistent readings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosed Source Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e No base plate opening, no material contact with the source rod, and no cleaning of the source cavity area—just smoother operation and less maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStable \u0026amp; Repeatable Source Indexing:\u003c\/b\u003e Index\/guide tube ensures \u003cbr\u003econsistent rod positioning during every measurement, reducing variability and enhancing repeatability of standard counts and field tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy Data Access:\u003c\/b\u003e On-screen layer density plus fast file transfers through the MyGauge App or USB (.CSV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0pXAeVuyt2Y?si=HDQ0ejdT-cqSH1-i\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"InstroTek, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47837866098843,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1245\/4913\/files\/ThinPave.png?v=1780512977","url":"https:\/\/www.instrotek.com\/products\/thinpave-5500-overlay-density-gauge","provider":"InstroTek, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}