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Fisher Research Labs: The Original Name in Underground Detection

Fisher Research Labs is the pioneer of metal detection technology, founded in 1931 by Dr. Gerhard Fisher, the inventor of the world's first portable metal detector. At SCHNAP, we are proud to supply Fisher’s professional range of industrial utility locators and line tracers, designed for serious contractors and utility workers.

Moving beyond hobbyist gear, Fisher’s industrial division offers rugged, high-performance equipment like the legendary TW-6 and TW-82 split-box locators. These tools are essential for tracing underground pipes, cables, and locating manholes or valve boxes with pinpoint accuracy. Known for their extreme durability and ease of use, Fisher instruments help prevent costly excavation accidents. Shop our genuine Fisher Research Labs inventory today for reliable underground detection equipment that stands the test of time.

Precision Utility Locating with Fisher Research Labs at SCHNAP

Digging blind is a risk no professional can afford to take. Striking an underground power cable or bursting a water main is not only dangerous but incredibly expensive. SCHNAP is your premier partner for Fisher Research Labs, the oldest and most respected name in metal detection technology.

We supply civil contractors, electricians, and plumbers with Fisher’s industrial-grade utility locators. While Fisher is famous for hobby detectors, their industrial "TW" series is the standard-bearer for locating underground infrastructure. These tools are built to survive the back of a ute and the mud of a job site, delivering reliable results day in and day out.

The Pioneer of Detection 

Fisher Labs was founded in 1931, giving them nearly a century of engineering experience. By sourcing Fisher products through SCHNAP, you are using technology perfected over decades. Their industrial detectors are renowned for their "Split-Box" design, which allows for versatile operation—inductive tracing, conductive tracing, and inductive locating—making them capable of finding everything from deep pipes to shallow cabling.

Our Fisher Product Range 

At SCHNAP, we stock the equipment professionals need to survey a site before breaking ground. Our inventory includes:

  • TW-6 "Split Box" Locator: The industry workhorse. An easy-to-use crystal-controlled instrument for finding pipes, cables, and other metallic objects. It can be mounted on a handle or used separately for tracing.
  • TW-82 Digital Locator: A modern, single-frequency line tracer featuring simple one-button operation and a digital display for precise depth estimation and signal strength.
  • Gemini-3: A deep-seeking "two-box" detector designed to find larger objects and pipes at greater depths where standard detectors fail.
  • Valve & Box Locators: High-sensitivity magnetic locators for finding buried manhole covers, survey markers, and valve boxes hidden under dirt or asphalt.

Prevent Damage, Save Money 

Investing in a quality locator is cheaper than repairing a severed fibre optic cable. SCHNAP offers a seamless online ordering experience for Fisher Research Labs equipment. We ensure you have access to the best detection gear in the market, delivered fast so you can map your site and dig with confidence.

Shop Fisher Research Labs at SCHNAP 

Browse our catalog and locate your utilities accurately today.