Kat controls manufactures model std-10 dc spark testers. The dc spark testers are able in performing non-destructive tests on all insulated cables detecting pinholes, cuts, slits, bare patches, etc in cable insulation. The company provides the spark testers in various types of models i] model std-10 - 0.5 kv to 10 kv dc with bead chain electrode and ii] model std-tw-10 - 0.5 kv to 10 kv dc with 10 pair group twinned electrode. The dc spark testers are available with salient features like extremely sensitive fault detection; bare wire and pinhole differentiation even at fastest wire speeds; compact construction and digital voltmeter for accurate setting. The dc spark testers find applications in up to 2500 m/min high line speed applications on insulating/ tandem lines, rewinding and group twinned lines.