Tinker & Rasor
Tinker & Rasor
Who is Tinker & Rasor?
For over 75 years, Tinker & Rasor has been a leading manufacturer of corrosion testing equipment, specializing in:
✔ Holiday Detectors – High-voltage & low-voltage detectors for pipeline & coatings inspection.
✔ Pipeline & Cable Locators – Detect buried pipes and cables with precision.
✔ Corrosion Protection Instrumentation – Monitor cathodic protection system performance.
Their products are widely used in oil & gas, water utilities, infrastructure projects, and industrial coatings applications.
Key Products and Features
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High-Voltage Holiday Detectors (Coatings Inspection)
For detecting flaws in protective coatings on pipelines, tanks, and concrete structures.
✔ Models: APS & AP-W
✔ Voltage range: 800V – 35,000V
✔ Safety cutoff switch & digital output display
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Low-Voltage Holiday Detectors
For detecting fine defects in thin film coatings (0 to 20 mils).
✔ Models: M/1 & M/1S Stick
✔ Battery-powered, lightweight, and easy to use
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Pipeline & Cable Locators
✔ Detectron Pipe & Cable Locator – Quickly identify buried pipelines & underground utilities.
✔ Fluid Leak Detectors – Locate leaks in storage tanks & buried pipelines. -
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Why Choose Tinker & Rasor?
- Proven accuracy – Trusted by engineers for decades.
- Durable & field-ready – Designed for rugged industrial environments.
- Precision testing – Meets industry standards for cathodic protection & coatings inspection.
Who Uses Tinker & Rasor?
- Pipeline operators & coating inspectors – Verify pipeline integrity before commissioning.
- Oil & gas & water utilities – Detect coating failures and prevent corrosion.
- Industrial & marine engineers – Ensure coatings meet regulatory standards.
Blog posts
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AC Corrosion Study Challenges ISO Threshold Ass...
This field study uncovers how elevated temperatures and goethite formation at coating defects can significantly reduce AC corrosion rates—even when standard interference thresholds are exceeded.
AC Corrosion Study Challenges ISO Threshold Ass...
This field study uncovers how elevated temperatures and goethite formation at coating defects can significantly reduce AC corrosion rates—even when standard interference thresholds are exceeded.
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A 21st Century Perspective on Cathodic Protection
Corrosion is one of the most persistent threats to global infrastructure—but modern science is turning the tide.
A 21st Century Perspective on Cathodic Protection
Corrosion is one of the most persistent threats to global infrastructure—but modern science is turning the tide.