Precision Inspection for Long-Products
Ensure consistent material quality and reliable production performance. FOERSTER Test Systems delivers advanced non-destructive testing solutions for the inline and offline inspection of long products such as bars, tubes, and wires.
Our systems enable manufacturers to detect defects early, verify material integrity, and maintain efficient production processes. Designed for seamless integration into manufacturing and finishing lines, FOERSTER solutions help reduce scrap, improve process stability, and support high-performance operations for steelmakers and processors worldwide.
Complete Metal Inspection You Can Trust
Our systems address every critical inspection requirement:
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Early Detection: Identify longitudinal, transverse, and point indications in real time.
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Surface Quality: Locate fine cracks using advanced rotating probe technology.
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Material Verification: Validate alloys, magnetic properties, and heat treatment conditions.
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Mechanical Validation: Measure hardness and structural properties in-line or offline.
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Production Repeatability: Enable 100% testing at high speeds with durable sensors.
DEFECTOMAT Product Family
High-speed eddy current testing for quality control of long products including tubes, rods, wire, and profiles. Detect short and transverse defects automatically while marking, classifying, and sorting defective material at production speeds up to 150 m/s.
CIRCOGRAPH Product Family
Rotating probe eddy current systems for high-sensitivity detection of longitudinal surface defects in bright materials such as wire, tubes, and rods. Designed for seamless integration into drawing lines and finishing processes with precise, repeatable inspection results.
EDDYCHEK Product Family
Advanced digital eddy current testing for reliable detection of surface and near-surface defects in semi-finished products. High-resolution signal processing and intuitive operation enable stable inspection, fast integration, and dependable performance in modern production environments.
FlexDrive
Modular drive table designed to improve material handling and inspection stability in long-product testing lines. Ensures smooth material flow, reduced vibration, and consistent probe engagement to support accurate, repeatable inspection results.
CIRCOFLUX DA
AC flux leakage testing for reliable detection of longitudinal surface defects in ferromagnetic steel bars. Rotating probe sensors deliver high sensitivity at production speeds up to 4 m/s while automated adjustment and diagnostics ensure stable, repeatable inspection.
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