Web-Exclusive Product Focus: Utility Locators
March 5, 2009
CST/berger
The Magna-Trak MT200 Series of locators from CST/berger features enhanced functioning and reliability. It is ergonomically designed for complete one-handed operation. The high-impact plastic case is water resistant and epoxy sealed.
The MT200 Series also features high-tech magnetic torodial sensors and unique electronic balancing circuritry. The MT200 Series has a powerful magnetic speaker that emits a deep tone “peak“ over ferrous objects in the ground. The signaling tone and sensitivity of the instrument can be adjusted with dials. (www.cstberger.com)
Ditch Witch
Designed for ease of use and engineered to be extraordinarily sensitive, the Ditch Witch 720ML can detect signals given off by marker stakes, manhole covers, valve boxes, cast-iron pipe and other metallic objects in areas designated for excavation or horizontal directional drilling. The 720ML has only two controls (located under the cover) so it can be easily operated with one hand. Its easy-to-read, digital bar graph displays signal strength and polarity to help pinpoint the target. The operator has a choice of two audio modes and four sensitivity settings to customize the 720ML for soil conditions. (
www.ditchwitch.com)
Dunham & Morrow Inc.
The DML2000 magnetic locator by Dunham & Morrow Inc. easily pinpoints buried iron or steel pipe, water valves, water meters, survey markers, and any other ferrous object covered by dirt, asphalt, water, snow or ice.
Key features of the DML2000 include: top-mounted, protected controls; light weight; all-weather operation; waterproof sensor tube; padded carrying case; and “low battery” indicator. The DML2000 magnetic locator sells for $670 and is covered by a lifetime warranty. The same unit with a hard plastic carrying case sells for $710. (
www.magneticlocator.com)
McLaughlin
The McLaughlin Verifier G2 uses smart transmitter technology along with improved noise reduction to achieve extreme accuracy in line location and depth calculation. Additional features include Peak and Null locating modes, four active frequencies, depth readout and Current Measurement Index (CMI), unique inductive method, passive radio search, increased depth capacity to 30' and completely weatherproof receiver. (
www.mightymole.com)
Pipehorn
The Pipehorn 800H is the ideal pipe and cable locator for the construction contactor who wants to avoid damages and enhance crew safety. Pipehorn’s high frequency (480 kHz) enables crews to perform fast and effective sweeps for un-marked utilities before digging. The Pipehorn 800H is capable of pinpointing the worst conductors such as cast iron pipe, inserted services, streetlights, tracer tape and worn or broken tracer wires. Available for $895, the Pipehorn 800H is simple to operate and represents incredible damage prevention. (
www.pipehorn.com)
Schonstedt
With four frequencies available, the Schonstedt TraceMaster is a versatile locator. The TraceMaster pipe and cable locator offers a remote link between the transmitter and the receiver units. This is accomplished through a radio frequency (RF) two-way communications channel, and makes it possible to change the transmitter frequency from the receiver up to 1500 feet away. (
www.schonstedt.com)
SubSurface
The Innspector 07 is a lightweight, hand-held locator that detects buried pipes, cables and objects made of virtually anything--from clay to metal to plastic to concrete.
The Innspector 07 can detect objects to a depth of 10 to 12 feet even while he user is standing in shallow water.
Designed for easy portability, the one-piece, self-contained instrument weighs 2.5 pounds including four alkaline C batteries. (
www.ssilocators.com)
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