Whether you need a metal detector for security purposes or treasure hunting, you will find a Garrett detector ready-made for the task. Garrett also has a proprietary line of accessories that can help make your metal-detecting ventures more fruitful.
How do metal detectors operate?
Metal detectors harness the power of electromagnetism to find buried metals. While various types of metal detectors exist, most metal detectors have certain components in common, such as:
- Field coils
- Pick-up coils
- Oscillators
- Voltage sensors
- Protective housings
- Audio tone generators
- Digital readouts and controls
What are some features of metal detectors?
While the average manual modern metal detector includes sophisticated circuitry, most still work on the same principles that earlier models operated under. The field coil creates an electromagnetic field that interacts with the pick-up coil and produces a slight electromotive force. When the search heads pass over a metal object, the object causes disturbances within the field that translate into audio or video signals for the operator.
What types of detecting equipment does Garrett make?
Many Garrett models incorporate features such as:
- Multiple search modes
- Depth indicators
- Battery-life indicators
- Adjustable arm supports
- LCD displays
- Target I.D. capabilities
- Large side-scan detection fields
- Pinpoint-search capabilities