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Magnetic Locators

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If you’re looking for a professional-grade magnetic locator that you can use to find land survey markers, iron water lines, or survey monuments, you can find what you need at Engineer Supply. We work with some of the best manufacturers in the industry, and we can sell them to you at a reasonable price. Feel free to look at what we have in stock, so you can find a utility locator that will meet your specific needs.

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Utmost in reliability

Simple to use

Quality manufacturing

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Great for surveying


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WHAT IS A MAGNETIC LOCATOR?


A magnetic locator is a great tool to use if you need to find ferrous objects under the ground, under a body of water, or inside a layer of snow. This kind of utility locator will have adjustable sensitivity settings. So, you can find a small object up to 3 feet underground or a large object up to 17 feet underground. If you’re looking for a quality tool that can help you find underground utility lines and pipes, feel free to look at what we have at Engineer Supply.


HOW TO USE A SCHONSTEDT UTILITY LOCATOR?


Schonstedt makes one of the most reliable locators on the market, because it has unmatched sensitivity. This allows you to find what you’re looking for quickly and without running the risk of passing over your target. You can find pipes and cables with a receiver, which will find a specific electrical signal being sent through the line from a transmitter. Whether you’re looking for a Schonstedt magnetic locator or some other location tool, you can find what you need at Engineer Supply. Be sure to look at what we have in stock, so you can find a product that’s right for you!


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SIMPLE UTILITY LOCATION WITH THE UTMOST IN RELIABILITY

Whether you’re looking for a Schonstedt magnetic locator or a utility locator from some other brand, the tools we offer at Engineer Supply offer simple utility location with the utmost in reliability. We offer products from top-level brands, so you can be sure to get a magnetic locator that will give you the results you need. Feel free to look at the broad selection we have in our store. We’re sure you’ll be able to find a product that will meet your specific needs.


A VARIETY OF TOOLS TO MEET A VARIETY OF NEEDS

At Engineer Supply, we offer a broad selection of magnetic locators that can meet a variety of needs. All of our products are designed to meet the needs of the professional surveyor, so you can get a utility locator that will give you results. That’s why we’re one of the best places to buy surveying and construction tools online. If you’re ready to buy a Schonstedt magnetic locator or a tool from some other brand, feel free to look at what we have in our store.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How do magnetic locators work?

A magnetic locator can find ferrous objects that are buried underground, which can include the following:
  • Markers and pins.
  • PK nails.
  • Steel enclosures.
  • Reinforced tanks.
  • Steel pipe joints.
  • Valve and curve boxes.
  • Shut-off valves.
It can react to the outline of a ferrous object, so you can find its location underground.

Can magnetic locators be used for surveying?

If your job is to map out the location of underground utility lines or to locate corner markers and property pins for surveying, you can use a magnetic locator to find ferrous objects. For non-ferrous or non-metallic lines, you will need to use a utility locator that will transmit an electrical signal through the line (which you can detect with a receiver).

Where can I buy a quality magnetic locator?

If you’re looking for a Schonstedt magnetic locator or a product from some other brand, you can find what you need at Engineer Supply. We have variety of location tools from top-rated brands, which is why we’re one of the best places to find a utility locator online. Feel free to look at what we have in our store, so you can find a tool that will meet your specific needs.

What's the difference between a magnetic locator and a metal detector?

Both metal detectors and magnetic locators can be used to find metals, but there’s one key difference between the two. Magnetic locators can only find ferrous metals, while metal detectors can find all types of metals and minerals.

What are the best types of magnetic locators?

Finding the right magnetic locator is a decision that many surveyors need to make, and there are some things you have to consider before you make your choice:
  • Do you need a case, and does it need to be hard or soft?
  • Do you need a visual indicator (such as an LCD screen)?
  • Do you need to use headphones in case you’re in a noisy area?
You should also consider the following:
  • Battery life
  • Size
  • Cost
  • Warranty
  • Weight
Feel free to look at what we have at Engineer Supply, so you can find a utility locator that will meet your specific needs.

Magnetic Locator Uses

Magnetic Locators, also known as Ferro Magnetic Locators, can locate items buried underground such as Mag nails and PK nails that land surveyors use, manhole lid covers since they are usually made of cast iron, rebar that's used to mark property corners, marker magnets, and anything that a magnet will stick to. Magnetic Locators can save time by avoiding unnecessary digging while helping you find what you're looking for and and accurately. Schonstedt Locators, CST/berger Magna-Traks, Dunham and Morrow Locators, and Subsurface Instruments Locators are all well-known brands that have been around a long time and are known for their reliability and accuracy. Many models of magnetic location equipment comes with a hard or soft case included. We have seen that both types of cases offer benefit. The hard case offers more protection of course, but the soft case is more preferred due to where the locator can be stored, such as behind a truck seat, or in a tight compartment in a survey vehicle. Try a new Magnetic Locator today and have a solid tool for locating underground ferrous materials. Let us know how we can help you. You might consider reading our article about Schonstedt Underground Utility Location Tools.
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