VortexScanner – Advanced Vacuum Adhesion Inspection Crawler

VortexScanner is a light weight vacuum Adhesion Crawler, designed for cost-effective NDT inspection of various large non-magnetic surfaces in difficult to access and hazardous environments with ease.

It’s compact yet robust design makes it perfect for providing rapid deployment and on-site inspection, whilst increasing safety; eliminating human exposure to potentially hazardous environments by allowing for inspection from a safe and remote location.

Key Benefits

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Ease of use and deployment.

VortexScanner's weight (3 kg) makes it easy to be deployed and controlled by a single operator from any location with ease. With less than 15 minutes to attach/detach the inspection packages, VortexScanner guarantees a quick and seamless inspection.

Provides Auditable data

VortexScanner significantly improves the quality of data collected as it moves over inspection surfaces, providing auditable results with the elimination of human error. VortexScanner’s ability to continuously record NDT signals also ensures instant reporting of signals in real-time for data analysis by the operator.

Allows for frequent cost-effective inspection

Vortex Scanner provides a faster solution over manual inspection allowing increased inspection; significantly improving the probability of defect detection. VortexScanner’s unique advantage is its ability to conduct both statutory Inspection and Risk Based Inspection (RBI), guaranteeing cost savings for the asset owners.

Typical Applications

Key Features

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Portable

Fall protector

Multifunctional

Technical specifications

Technical Specification

Dimensions:380mm x 270mm x 130mm (L x W x H).
Adhesion:Vacuum suction.
Wheels:Rubber swappable tyres.
Weight (crawler):3Kg.
Drive:4 x 12V DC Motors.
Payload:5Kg.
Speed:220mm/s max.
Camera:8MP.
Power Supply:30V, 400W.

Media

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Downloads

  • CUI TRIALS – Assessment of VortexScanner, commissioned by Shell Global Solutions. HERE