AUTOMATED DEVICE FOR SURVEYING SLAB DELAMINATION
Delamination detection has long been a slow, subjective process, dependent on methods like chain drag and hammer sounding – both are labour-intensive and prone to human error. XRSounder changes that.
Designed and engineered in Canada by Xradar’s R&D team, this automated, non-destructive system removes uncertainty from concrete delamination surveys. Using precision sensing and real-time digital visualization, XRSounder transforms a once-manual process into a consistent, data-driven approach.
By digitizing what was previously a qualitative assessment, XRSounder provides inspectors and engineers with reliable, repeatable insights at speed. The result: faster surveys covering more ground, better accuracy (inches), and greater confidence in maintenance and repair decisions.
Built from field experience and developed for real-world performance, XRSounder helps engineers, municipalities, and NDT companies monitor the health of critical concrete infrastructure safely, efficiently, and objectively.
PROVEN IN THE FIELD
Built to remove guesswork in concrete delamination assessments
XRSounder is designed for large concrete structures such as parkades, where delamination is common and difficult to assess reliably.
The system provides clear, visual results that allow inspection teams to understand conditions quickly and make informed decisions. By combining accuracy, reliability, and ergonomic design, XRSounder improves on traditional sounding methods and introduces a more consistent approach to concrete delamination detection.
By importing the data into XRMapper, you can get insights that are simply not achievable through traditional methods of sounding such as chain drag.
KEY FEATURES
Visual Console
Live (via console) and report overlay, allowing data and integrity comparison over time. Not interfered with by external noise or ambient sound.
High Resolution
Pinpoint detection of defects as small as 1 sq ft allows for early intervention, preventing costly repairs.
Simple to Understand
Unbiased, data-driven accuracy that enhances decision-making speed, flexibility, and reliability.
Effortless vs Chain Drag
Effortless in comparison to chain drag. Foldable, lightweight, and convenient.
Consistent Results
Consistently reliable results eliminate the need for complementary tests, reducing overall inspection time and costs.
Membrane & Surface Coating Delamination Detection
Locating and mapping areas where protective coatings or membranes have lost adhesion – helping prevent costly water ingress and surface failure.
REPORTING WITH XRMAPPER
Digital data mapping
With the more physical methods, aside from marking on slab, there is no way to map the information digitally and overlay large areas to identify required actions.
Post-Processing
Data post-processing and survey mapping is easy with XRSounder and XRMapper, giving you the ability to historically track condition assessments
XRMapper Included
XRMapper post-processing software is included in your purchase of XRSounder
Contact us for more information
Enquire here and learn more about the XRSounder
FAQS
Your questions about XRSounder, answered
XRSounder (like any of our Technology) was designed, tested, and very thoroughly used by our own teams across Canada before it reaches the field.
Explore these FAQs to see how XRSounder can help deliver you unmatched precision.
ALL XRSOUNDER FAQS-
XRSounder is an automated, non-destructive impact-echo scanner designed to survey concrete slab delamination. It transforms manual, qualitative assessments into consistent, data-driven geomapping. XRSounder utilizes ‘Concrete Sounding’ to determine the positions of delamination within the survey area. The device drags brass-ball chains to excite the concrete and produces signals of various frequencies, these signals are then captured and processed in real time, to produce an objective survey map highlighting areas of concrete delamination.
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XRSounder was created by the talented Research & Development team at Xradar BC Incorporated, based out of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
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The prototype of XRSounder (as seen at World of Concrete 2025) weighs 50lbs, and has the following dimensions:
Folded W85 D95 H50cm
Unfolded W85 D95 H100cmThe measurements of our final go to market product are unconfirmed though. This is information that will be presented within quarterly updates. We are motivated by ensuring the product is compact and agile, whilst being large enough to cover a significant survey area.
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No. The system’s consistently reliable, data-driven results eliminate the need for complementary testing methods, which drastically reduces overall inspection time and field costs.
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Not at all. Designed for field convenience, XRSounder is an ergonomic, foldable, and lightweight system that requires only a single operator, making it far less labor-intensive than traditional chain dragging.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
dimensions
110 x 120 mm
scan depth
Up to 2m
output formats
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battery life
12,000Mha (14 hours)
data storage
10GB
OS compatibility etc
10.4+
System Requirements
Windows 10 or newer (64-bit recommended)
Outputs
CAD, GIS, raster and vector formats, simplified PDF report
Integrations
XRSounder dataset
Import file formats
XRMapper project file (*.xrs), XRSounder data file (*.hdf)
data storage
10GB
OS compatibility etc
10.4+
USE CASES
Where XRSounder is being used
XRSounder is already being used across a range of infrastructure and maintenance projects, from bridge decks and parking structures.
TRUSTED BY
Trusted by professionals across engineering and construction.
What people say
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It was really exciting to see this product demonstrated, live in person. I am very impressed with the team at XRSounder and their dedication to improving our industry, looking forward to see how it changes the game!
Vice President, ICRI BC
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XRADAR ACADEMY
Enroll in our comprehensive development program in order to advance your skills in delamination detection.
AcademyPARTNERING WITH LIPMAC Construction Technologies
Xradar has partnered with LipMac Construction Technologies to serve as the dedicated North America commercial arm for the XRSounder.
Founded by industry veterans with over 70 years of combined experience in construction materials and specification, LipMac is committed to replacing subjective, manual inspection methods with objective, data-driven solutions.
Together, we are helping contractors, engineers, and facility owners across North America retire the traditional chain drag and transition to defensible, square-foot-accurate delamination geomapping that protects margins and mitigates liability.