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TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System

A professional magneto-optical inspection system designed for the non-destructive recovery of erased, altered, or tampered VINs, serial numbers, engine numbers, and other stamped markings on ferromagnetic metals.

TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System
TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System
TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System
TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System
TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System
TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System

The TRACETECH™ RID9900 Erased Metal Stamping Detection System is developed for professional investigators who need to recover original stamped markings that have been removed, altered, or intentionally damaged on ferromagnetic metal surfaces.

Using advanced magneto-optical imaging technology, RID9900 helps reveal residual magnetic deformation beneath the metal surface, making it possible to identify hidden or erased markings without causing further damage to the evidence.

It is widely used in forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, customs inspections, vehicle investigations, and industrial traceability applications.

Highlighted Features

Portable Design – Built for Complex Field Environments

Compact and lightweight construction supports operation in workshops, roadside inspections, warehouses, and on-site forensic environments without bulky setup.

Easy Operation – Minimal Preparation Required

No special surface treatment or complicated calibration is required. Simple cleaning of the inspection area is usually sufficient for efficient operation.

Real-Time Visualization – Instant Results

Magneto-optical imaging displays results immediately on screen, allowing inspectors to observe subsurface stamping anomalies in real time.

Rapid Positioning – Fast Location of Altered VIN Areas

Helps quickly scan and identify suspected tampered or erased marking positions, reducing inspection time and improving efficiency.

High Precision – Resolution Exceeding 530 DPI

Delivers high image clarity with resolution over 530 dpi, supporting accurate detection of fine stamping traces and subsurface deformation patterns.

Built for the Work You Do

Truck Frame

Trailer Frame

Vehicle VINs

Identity Tag

High Value Metal Products

Firearm Serial Number

Mag Stripe Mode

Using magnetic strips and a magnetic excitation rod to directly sample tamping areas, this method is well suited for confined, hard-to-access locations, such as VINs on small vehicles that are often stamped beneath the front seats.

Real-time Mode

Rapid scanning with a magneto-optical probe enables quick detection of suspected tampings locations, making it especially effective when the exact position is obscured by grinding, covering, or corrosion.


Non-Destructive Erased VIN Examination

RID9900 uses advanced Magneto-Optical (MO) technology to detect subsurface magnetic anomalies left by original stampings. It enables fast, precise, and on-site detection of erased VINs and serial numbers without damaging the material.


High Sensitivity & Micron-Level Imaging

Magneto-optical technology converts magnetic signals into high-contrast optical images, enabling micron-level visualization of erased metal stampings. Even after complete removal and up to 0.7 mm additional grinding, subsurface magnetic anomalies reveal the original impressions — meeting millimeter and sub-millimeter inspection standards.

Forged VIN Numbers from Suspected Areas

Case Study

Forged VIN Number Extracted On Site

Recovered VIN result for medium-sized vehicles

Medium-Sized Vehicles

Recovered VIN result for large vehicles

Large Vehicles

Specifications

Materials suitable for inspectionFerromagnetic
Size of the Magnetic Strip25x250mm (Width x Length)
Magnetic stripe reading time30 seconds (for a 250 mm stripe)
Detection depth of metal stamping magnetic traces: 0.7 mm beneath the stamp
File size of metal stamp imagesApproximately 15 MB (BMP format)
Power Supply220V AC for portable computer 5V 4.5A adaptor for magnetic excitation device
Single-frame imaging area18X12mm
Image file formatBMP, JPG, TIFF, AVI (video)
Size515 x 290 x 220mm
Weight10.3Kg (including computer)
Working temperature+10 ~ 35 ℃
Relative humidity80%