Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

We develop and produce instruments and systems for the non-destructive testing of metallic materials, metal detection and magnetics.

  • 412-788-8976
  • 412-788-8984
  • sales@foerstergroup.com
  • 140 Industry Drive
    RIDC Park West
    Pittsburgh, PA 15275
    United States

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  • Non-destructive Eddy Current Testing of Long Products such as Tubes, Rods, Wire, and Profiles

    DEFECTOMAT® Product Familiy - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    The DEFECTOMAT systems by FOERSTER were specially developed for quality testing and process monitoring of long products. From hot testing to all bright steel processing steps, the surfaces of semi-finished products made from austenitic, (non) ferromagnetic metals can be tested for defects. The DEFECTOMAT systems operate in a contactless and non-destructive manner in accordance with the eddy current method and are used for detecting short defects, such as holes or localized defects and transverse defects. The systems detect defective materials fully automatically and reliably. Defects can be marked, classified, and automatically discarded. the test speed of up to 150 m/s facilitates 100% testing, even at high production speeds. The systems benefit from low operating costs and frugal energy consumption as well as low maintenance costs, few wear parts, and low use of materials.

  • Fully Automatic Eddy Current Crack Test System

    ROTO-SCAN - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    The fully automatic crack test system ROTO-SCAN was specially developed for the testing of rings. The mechanical equipment has been developed for the gentlest possible handling of the test pieces and features a compact and low-maintenance design. The test probes seamlessly scan the inner and outer contours of the test pieces, thus ensuring 100 % testing of the rings.

  • Fully Automatic Eddy Current Crack Test System

    ROTO-PUSH - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    The ROTO-PUSH test station, which is integrated in production lines, serves to test cylindrical components for cracks in the liner surface. The testing configuration has to be rotated for automatic crack testing. After the test, the test pieces are sorted and separated. The continuous test run ensures a high testing rate, which increases profitability.

  • Magneto-inductive Testing

    MAGNATEST D-HZP - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    The MAGNATEST D-HZP by FOERSTER is the ultimate magneto-inductive test instrument: the fully automatic system tests materials for their properties. It operates in single coil absolute mode, making a comparator coil unnecessary. The combination of high excitation currents and complex evaluation electronic equipment detects even very small structural discrepancies. The MAGNATEST D-HZP also provides comprehensive options for documenting test results, such as test piece statistics, histogram, and test data export, which are displayed clearly on the large color display.

  • System for the Measurement of Coercivity HCJ,

    KOERZIMAT® 1.097 HCJ/J-H - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    Magnetic values such as coercivity HCJ correlate with numerous important process parameters and material properties in the production of sintered hard metals and powder-metallurgical components. The KOERZIMAT 1.097 HCJ measuring system by FOERSTER facilitates the accurate, automatic, and fast measurement of the coercivity HCJ. The largely geometry-free measurement is particularly suitable for testing samples with complex shapes. The extension module J-H measurement offers the possibility to determine the complete J-H Hysteresis on soft magnetic steel incl. the initial curve.

  • Systems for Measuring the Saturation Polarization σs and Js

    KOERZIMAT® 1.097 MS - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    The KOERZIMAT 1.097 measuring system by FOERSTER facilitates the accurate, automatic, and fast measurement of the weight-specific saturation polarization σs and volume-specific saturation polarization Js. The largely geometry-free measurement is particularly suitable for testing samples with complex shapes. The KOERZIMAT 1.097 MS is used for applications such as controlling the sintering level during hard metal sintering processes and determining the tungsten content dissolved in cobalt as well as the free iron, cobalt, and nickel content in powder / hard metals. The saturation polarization Js in Tesla can also be determined in soft magnetic components of magnetic circuits.

  • Magnetic Field and Permeability Measurement

    MAGNETOSCOP® 1.070 - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    The MAGNETOSCOP 1.070 is a portable magnetometer system with microprocessor and probes for measuring the magnetic flux density as an absolute or differential value (gradient). It has a USB port for simple data transfer and an SD card for saving measurement data and parameters. The measuring system also facilitates the recognition and saving of peak values and the adjustment of thresholds for limit values. The unit can be used for series and individual measurements. The data can be easily analyzed and documented with the PC software included in the scope of delivery. The MAGNETOSCOP 1.070 thus facilitates the portable and fast measurement of the relative permeability within the scope of the quality control of stainless steel and low-permeable (non-magnetic) alloys as well as the localization of ferrite enclosures. Changes in material (sulfidation, degradation of lamination, structural changes) can also be proven thanks to permeability comparative measurements.

  • Magnetic Field And Permeability Measurement

    MAGNETOMAT 1.790 - Foerster Instruments, Incorporated

    The MAGNETOMAT 1.790 is a measuring system for the precision detection of magnetic flux density and relative permeability. The MAGNETOMAT software is used for displaying the measured values and saving and exporting data. The wide range of probes facilitates optimal adjustment to the conditions of the application, such as the measurement of relative permeability within the scope of the quality control of stainless steel and low-permeable (non-magnetic) alloys. Further applications include the long-term monitoring of the magnetic environment, e.g. prior to installing magnetically sensitive devices, and the localization of ferrite enclosures in stainless steel and NE materials. Changes in material (sulfidation, degradation of lamination, structural changes) can also be proven thanks to permeability comparative measurements.

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