PRODUCTS CENTER
Non-metal pipes can be detected if the glass fibre rod can be inserted into the pipe in question. The rod is equipped with a copper strand so that it can be energized by a pipeline locating system such as FERROPHON® or UtiliTrac® using a generator and then detected using a receiver. In this way, the path of the pipe in question can be determined quickly and exactly to the last meter.
Plastic pipes cannot be located by conventional electromagnetic means because they are not electroconductive. A different principle is applied when locating pipes using the acoustic method: The pipes transmit mechanical vibrations better than the earth that surrounds them.
During day-to-day locating work it is often the case that the exact location of pipelines is not known. This can be due to planning documents being lost or incomplete documentation following new installations or changes to the position of the pipelines. However, the position of all of the pipelines must be known to be able to locate leaks accurately or to prevent damage to the valuable pipeline infrastructure when completing excavation work. The generators of the FERROPHON system are always an indispensable aid when pipelines need to be located.
The unique UtiliTrac system sets new standards in locating underground pipelines. Its balanced design and intuitive single button operation ensure comfortable and effortless work over longer periods of time. The UtiliTrac can be folded to the length of your forearm and transported in the system case. This case also holds the generator. Weighing less than 7 kg in total, the UtiliTrac is ideal for field use.