CMEX 5 Cement Moisture Gauge

The Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter X5

Accurate Moisture Measurement for Concrete and Flooring Professionals

The Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter X5 is a non-destructive digital moisture meter designed for concrete floors and slabs. It provides instant, precise quantitative measurements of moisture content using Gravimetric testing as a reference, ensuring reliable results for construction and flooring applications.

Comprehensive Measurement Capabilities

The CMEX5 delivers Carbide Method equivalent readings for concrete and other cementitious substrates, along with comparative readings per ASTM F2659. With plug-in ports for the optional Hygro-i2® relative humidity probe and heavy-duty wood pin probes, this versatile meter adapts to multiple flooring and construction moisture testing needs.

How It Works

The Concrete Moisture Encounter X5 detects moisture conditions non-destructively by measuring electrical impedance. A low-frequency signal is sent into the material, and its strength changes in proportion to the moisture present. The meter converts this signal into concrete moisture content values and comparative readings for other cementitious screeds, displayed on a large digital dial for easy reading.

Features

The Concrete Moisture Meter is widely used by flooring installers, concrete contractors, and restoration professionals to assess moisture levels in concrete slabs and subfloors before coatings or floor coverings are applied. Moisture measurement plays a critical role in quality control for construction projects, and industry resources like ASTM moisture testing guides explain that early detection of elevated moisture helps prevent installation failures and premature material degradation during flooring and coating applications.

Professionals praise concrete moisture meters for providing fast, non‑destructive readings that help map moisture variation across slabs. Compared with simple surface spot checks or visual inspections, quantitative moisture meters support documented moisture surveys and more reliable readiness decisions in construction quality control, remediation planning, and post‑water‑damage assessments.

Hygrometer Mode

When the optional Tramex Hygro-i2® probe is connected, the CMEX5 switches to Hygrometer Mode. It enables in situ relative humidity (RH) testing of floor slabs per ASTM F2170 and BS 8201/8203 Hood Method. The probe also measures ambient temperature, RH, dew point, and mixing ratios. It is reusable and can be recalibrated regularly for consistent accuracy.

Wood Pin-Probe Mode

By connecting the optional handheld or hammer pin probe, the CMEX5 becomes a resistance-type pin meter for wood and wood-based products. It measures moisture content from 5% to 30% and includes species and temperature adjustment charts for precise readings across different wood densities and conditions.

Industries & Advantages

The CMEX5 is widely used in construction, flooring installation, and restoration industries. Professionals value its speed, accuracy, and multi-functionality, which reduces the need for multiple instruments. Compared to competitors, it offers a combination of non-destructive testing, pin-type readings, and optional in situ RH measurements in a single, rugged device.

Q&A

What types of floors can the CMEX5 test?

It measures moisture in concrete, cementitious screeds, and wood-based floors.

Can it measure relative humidity inside slabs?

Yes, with the optional Hygro-i2® probe, it measures RH per ASTM F2170 and BS standards.

What is the moisture range for wood?

The pin-probe mode provides readings from 5% to 30% depending on species and temperature.

Is the CMEX5 non-destructive?

Yes, it measures concrete moisture without damaging the slab.

Does it replace multiple moisture meters?

Yes, it combines concrete, comparative, pin-type, and RH testing into one instrument.