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Schonstedt Instrument Company

Schonstedt is a leader in manufacturing and the distribution of precision instruments that locate underground objects.

Schonstedt Magnetic Locators detect ferrous metal objects. Pipe & Cable Locators trace and detect underground utilities.

05/28/2026

We recently welcomed participants from Leadership Jefferson and Leadership Berkeley, sponsored by their local Chambers of Commerce, to our facility in Kearneysville, West Virginia, as part of their Economic Development program.

During the visit, the group toured our operations and learned how Schonstedt technology supports land surveyors, water and sewer departments, humanitarian demining teams, and others working in the field worldwide.

We also introduced Radiodetection, Schonstedt’s parent company, and its role in damage prevention, particularly how contract locators responding to 811 and "Call Before You Dig" tickets use Radiodetection precision locators to help identify, mark, and map buried utilities.

One conversation especially stood out. An attendee shared a personal connection to Schonstedt’s history through a relative involved in early detection work and recalled seeing our locators used in unexploded ordnance detection efforts in Palau. It was a meaningful reminder of the long history and real-world impact behind the work we do every day.

Learn more about Schonstedt’s history: https://www.schonstedt.com/about/our-history/

05/25/2026

Our office in Kearneysville, West Virginia will be closed on May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. We'll be back at work on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/20/2026

What's the difference between a Magnetic Locator and a Pipe & Cable Locator?

A Schonstedt magnetic locator identifies ferrous metal by measuring variations in the earth’s magnetic field. It does not use a transmitted signal and is used to locate buried iron and steel objects such as survey pins, valve boxes, manhole covers, and tanks.

A Schonstedt pipe & cable locator is used to locate and trace underground utilities by detecting electromagnetic signals. A transmitter can apply a signal to a target line for active locating, or a receiver can detect existing signals in passive mode. This approach is used in utility locating and supports damage prevention practices.

Understanding the difference helps ensure the right tool is used for the right application.

Learn More: https://www.schonstedt.com/whats-the-big-diff/

05/13/2026

Customer Story:

"I love a good piece of technology. I had the chance to break out my metal detector to help a client on a project of mine. We’re looking to clean and repair a CMP culvert the original builder installed back in 1970.

The inflow and outflow of this culvert are buried in silt and in an active stream. I was racking my brain trying to figure out how we could locate the culvert. Then I remembered I had recently purchased the Schonstedt GA-92XTd and figured it was a great time to put it to the test.

Within 10 minutes I knew exactly where the inflow and outflow were and could develop a plan of how we are going to unclog this culvert!"

Thank you for sharing your experience and pictures, David Harris, EIT

05/06/2026

Land surveyors often work across challenging terrain, carrying multiple tools to get the job done. In these conditions, portability and efficiency matter when locating property corners and pins.

Schonstedt magnetic locators are designed to help detect ferrous survey markers, supporting accurate and efficient fieldwork.

Read more about how Schonstedt benefits the Surveying industry: https://www.schonstedt.com/industry/surveying/

04/29/2026

At the 29th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and United Nations Advisors in Geneva, discussions focused on advancing the tools, standards, and coordination required to reduce contamination from mines and explosive remnants of war.

Schonstedt is proud to support this work through our Humanitarian Demining Initiative. By providing magnetic locators to vetted demining teams across 30+ countries, we’re helping those on the front lines detect hidden threats and restore land for safe use.

Behind every cleared field is a deeply committed team. We’re honored to play a small part in that effort.

02/25/2026

During a recent intersection reconstruction, survey crews uncovered two 1947 brass cap monuments buried 18 inches beneath a city roadway, with the assistance of a Schonstedt GA-52Cx Magnetic Locator.

Before any construction begins, contract surveyors are responsible for researching, locating, and tying all public and private survey monuments within the project limits. That work spans city, county, highway department, and other public records, ensuring critical reference points are identified before they’re disturbed.

Magnetic locators could play a key role in this phase, helping crews locate historic survey monuments hidden below pavement and time. Once located and surveyed, monuments can be preserved or properly replaced, maintaining continuity between past records and future infrastructure.

(Story and pictures courtesy of on Instagram)

02/11/2026

Choose the right u-LOCATE model for your job:

u-LOCATE
Built for utility detection with 82 kHz active frequency and passive power mode.

u-LOCATE+
Offers an extended frequency range (33 & 82 kHz), sonde tracing for non-metallic pipes, and additional locating capabilities.

Affordable and dependable, this tool is designed to integrate into standard safety practices.

Learn more here: https://www.schonstedt.com/products/u-locate/

02/05/2026

At Geo Week, Schonstedt joins Radiodetection to showcase our flagship magnetic locators.

Visit us at Booth #828 to explore how magnetic locators work alongside precision utility locating and mapping technologies — using HeliFlux® dual-sensor technology to help detect magnetic fields from buried ferrous metal (iron) objects, as part of a more complete subsurface picture.

Use our promo code GEO2630128 for a free Exhibit Hall Pass or $100 off a Full Conference Pass.

02/04/2026

We’d like to thank the Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club – West Virginia Chapter for their recent donation in support of the Schonstedt Humanitarian Demining Initiative.

Contributions like this help put magnetic locators into the hands of demining teams working around the world to detect landmines, unexploded ordnance, and explosive remnants of war.

Thank you, Nam Knights WV, for your support. Interested in helping? Learn more: www.schonstedt.com/shdi

Nam Knights MC West Virginia Chapter

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100 Edmond Road
Kearneysville, WV
25430

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.schonstedt.com/

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