Sound velocity measurement
with the IML Micro Hammer

Learn more about the benefits of measuring the speed of sound with the IML Micro-Hammer

Sound Velocity Measurement
Modern technology, easy handling
For a gentle measurement of inner defects.

The IML Micro Hammer measures the time it takes an impulse to travel through the tree. Due to the characteristic sound velocity of each tree species, the measurement values clearly display the interior conditions of a tree.

For a gentle measurement of inner defects.

The IML Micro Hammer localizes:

  • Decay in early stages of growth
  • Brown and white decay
  • Cavities, wet cores
  • Cracks in forc areas

Application areas

Tree care and inspection to maintain safe parks, roadways and forests
Detect remaining wall thickness

Articles about tree inspection

16. August 2022

IML-Partnermeeting 2022

Last week we had the great pleasure of welcoming our international sales partners to the IML partner meeting in Wiesloch, Germany.First of all, a big thank you for the participants who have…

18. March 2022

Wood inspection confirms suitability of wood as building material in avalanche protection

Student of the University of Applied Sciences Munich uses IML-RESI PowerDrill® with more than 450 measurements in his final thesis In the context of traffic safety, various wooden structures are used in…

12. November 2021

The IML group is growing – argus electronic becomes IML Electronic

The IML group is growing – argus electronic becomes IML Electronic As a manufacturer of wood and tree inspection equipment, IML and argus have already collaborated in the past. We decided that…

25. March 2021

Tiny helping tools for timber pole and tree inspection: the new IML measuring gauge

IML (Instrumenta Mechanik Labor) has developed a measuring gauge with which you can measure four parameters at once.

19. February 2021

Restoration of the Vineum in Meersburg – How Holzbau Schmäh impresses with the IML PowerDrill®

Restoration of the Vineum in Meersburg – How Holzbau Schmäh impresses with the IML PowerDrill®

20. July 2020

Feed force measurement – Simply know what nobody sees – Advantage through technology

High accuracy for hard wood and early wood decay The feed force is the force required by the drilling needle to penetrate the wood. Besides the drilling resistance it is the second…

5. December 2019

IML PowerDrill Basics: Online training series

We have created a video article series for you to learn how to use the IML-RESI PowerDrill® online.

1. January 2017

Playground Inspection

Safety, stability and regular inspections      How secure is the playground equipment? Playground Equipment Inspection with the IML-RESI PowerDrill ® The decay diagnostics for playground equipment detects defect and decayed…

1. January 2017

Construction Wood Inspection

Stable inside, makes the outside safe How sturdy is the wooden construction? The examination of construction timber in timber, bridge and pile dwellings reveals weaknesses and safety risks. We evaluate the inside…