Press Release 10/01/01

Locate Embedded Metal Before Your Drill Bit Does!

Zircon Corporation introduces MT 6, the electronic answer to finding rebar, conduit, junction boxes and more that are hidden behind walls or embedded in materials such as concrete, tile or marble. With MT 6 – a major upgrade to the popular MetalliScanner® – contractors can scan through up to six inches of non-metallic construction materials, eliminating guesswork and breakage of costly drill bits.

A new, more user-friendly interface means there is less of a learning curve for using MT 6. A large plus/minus icon indicates proximity to the target. And depth bars, prominently featured in the center of the LCD screen, make it easier to see the depth of the target. MT 6 also takes the guesswork out of identifying the target material, automatically determining and reporting whether the target is ferrous or non-ferrous. There's no switch to turn on, so users can search for both types of metal at the same time and know exactly what has been found.

The MT 6 is a "must-have" for any job site. Concrete and electrical contractors can use it to find rebar in concrete floors, walls, driveways, roads and partitions. The MT 6 will help plumbers and masonry contractors in the hunt for pipes, junction boxes and conduit.

"The MT 6 gives a craftsperson 20/20 vision when working through the surface of solid construction materials," said Zircon President Charles Stauss. "Locating metal embedded up to a half foot deep, even in solid concrete, and automatically determining its magnetic properties, is invaluable on many jobs, saving time and eliminating costly guesswork. Until now, the only alternative was to destroy the walls or crack open the concrete to see what was in them. Without MT 6, you might as well be working blind."

With a suggested retail price of $199.95, MT 6 comes with a one-year limited warranty. It can be found at leading contractor supply houses and wholesale distributors. To find a nearby store, call 1-800-245-9265.

Silicon Valley-based Zircon is dedicated to delivering innovative, easy-to-use technology to the world's toolboxes. Founded in 1975, the company uses patented technology to design, develop, manufacture, and market one-of-a-kind hand tools that perform critical, everyday jobs, saving users time and money. Zircon's products include the StudSensor™ family, the original and best-selling line of stud and joist finders, and a full line of electronic scanning, measuring, and leveling tools for almost every job. For more information about Zircon's family of products, call 1-800-245-9265.

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