| Micro-drills
IML
Resistograph
The IML Resistograph is an
instrument used for detecting and measuring cracks, voids, cavities and
decay inside a tree. The small drilling needle extends as it penetrates the
wood, measuring the resistance of the wood to reveal the relative density
distribution. The density measurements, at a scale of 1:1, are recorded on
waterproof wax paper strips or stored in an electronic unit to be downloaded
with the integrated wireless Bluetooth adapter. The device can be used for
tree care inspection, utility pole inspection, playground inspection,
termite inspection, bridge inspection, and building inspection, anything
where wood has been incorporated. Their web site offers useful information
on available brochures (in multiple languages), downloadable videos and
manuals, upcoming events and seminars, customer servce, a glossary, and
photo gallery.
IML, Inc.
1275 Shiloh Road, Suite 2780
Kennesaw, GA, 30144, USA
Email:
imlusa@gmail.com
Phone: (678) 819-2030
Toll free: 800-815-2389
Website:
http://www.imlusa.com
Contact: Oliver Hein
Trephor
tool for
extracting microcores
Trephor
is a tool specifically designed for extracting small cylindrical wood
fragments named microcores (15 mm in length and 2 mm in diameter) from
living trees. The microcores contain the outmost stem tissues (bark,
phloem, cambial zone) and the most recently formed tree rings. The tool
was designed and tested by Sergio Rossi of the Department of Land and
Agro-Forestry Systems at the University of Padova in Italy. An article
about this tool can (soon) be found in the IAWA Journal. For more
information, contact:
Sergio Rossi
c/o Dept. TeSAF - University of Padova
viale dell'Università - Agripolis
35020 Legnaro (PD)- Italy
tel. +39 0498272745
fax +39 0498272686
email: sergio.rossi@unipd.it
Sibtec
Digital microProbe
"The Sibtec DmP provides
reliable non-destructive detection and analysis of decay in all types of
wood. The DmP is a lightweight, battery powered portable tool that uses a
1mm diameter probe to penetrate timber up to 1 meter deep. The tool
measures the resistance to penetration of the probe and downloads the
resulting data in digital form for analysis. Supplied with the microProbe
is the 'Drill Control Centre' software for Win 95/2000 which provides a
quick graphical view and transfers the raw data into Microsoft Excel®.
Leaving a virtually undetected test hole the DmP is powered by a
rechargeable battery pack which can provide up to 100 tests, making it
ideal for field work."
Frank C. Buddingh’ F.Arb.A.FRIH
Consulting Arborist
529 Weaver Street,
Larchmont NY 10538-1013
Phone/Facsimile: 1 914 833 8857
Resistograph
The Resistograph is a micro-drilling device
created by Frank Rinn in Heidelberg, Germany. As the microdrill enters
into the sample, the resistance of the wood will change the rotation speed
of the drill bit. These changes mark changes in the density of the wood,
and can therefore be used to obtain ring width information without coring
or sawing into the sample. The device can also be used to determine the
amount of decay in living trees, dead stems, roof beams, bridge timbers,
wooden frame houses, and streetside poles. It comes with a rechargeable
battery pack, built-in printer and computer memory, and software. The
drill comes in three sizes from 1 mm to 1/25 mm. For more information,
contact:
Frank Rinn,
Engineering and Distribution
Bierhelder Weg 20
D-69126 Heidelberg
Tel: +49-6221-314 387
Fax: +49-6221-315 406
info@rinntech.com
Wood
Decay Detection Drill
This
product was created by Allied
Associates Geophysical Limited in the
United Kingdom, and the company also has sales offices in Germany and
Belgium. The device is hand-held and lightweight, and capable of drilling
all types of wood. All data generated by the drilling device is
automatically digitized, and rapidly provides an accurate cross-section of
the wood structure. Their brochure states that the drilling device can
analyze "density, patterns of decay, and dendrochronology." The
device also is useful for sampling of archaeological timbers
non-destructively, and is most often used to detect decay in transmission
poles and structural timber. Write or call them at:
Allied Associates
Geophysical Ltd
Concept House
8, The Townsend Centre
Blackburn Road. Dunstable
Bedfordshire. England LU5 5BQ
Tel: ++44 (0) 1582 606 999
Fax: ++44 (0) 1582 606 991
info@allied-associates.co.uk
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