No magnets required means no problem for non-ferrous assets requiring inspection
Vehicle generates resistance through an expansion force and is not reliant on gravity or magnets for traction
The VT100 Vertical Crawler™ is a unique inspection robotic solution for asset integrity condition assessments of those seemingly inaccessible industrial locations. Combining the power of three Microtracs™ and an expandable tripod chassis, this robust system can perform difficult inspections over a range of pipe sizes in virtually any orientation.
Features
- Operates in pipes ranging from 200–450 mm (8–18 in) with remote pipe adjusting chassis
- Works on any incline from horizontal to vertical
- Travels distances as far as 300 m (1000 ft) in a single run
- Independent track control for easy navigation around multiple bends and vertical pipe segments
- Rear-facing camera for operator’s complete view including tether management
Details
Key Industries
- Oil and Gas (onshore and offshore)
- Petrochemical
- Nuclear
- Municipal (sewer and water)
- Mining
- Marine
Key Applications
The VT100 Vertical Crawler (VT100VC) employs field proven Microtracs and a Spectrum 45™ pan and tilt inspection camera for a variety of remote visual inspection applications across a range of applications. This remotely operated robotic crawler is ideal for inspection of flexible risers, vertical and inclined pipework and caissons, vertical air and seawater intakes, oil and gas refineries, water and sewer pipelines and other vertical non-ferrous infrastructure requiring integrity assessment.
Benefits
Intuitive functions allow inspectors to quickly learn and operate camera and vehicle
Auxiliary LED lighting to complement camera’s view for comprehensive remote visual inspection
Waterproof up to 30m/100ft for in-service or subsea operations
No fear of standing water when inspecting offline (or even online) assets
Specifications
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Depth rating
30 m (100 ft)
Maximum tether length
300 m (1000 ft)
Maximum speed
9 m (30 ft) per minute
Vehicle payload
5 kg (11 lb)
Front facing camera
Spectrum 45
Rear facing camera
Onyx
Operating temperature
0–50°C (32–122°F)*
Vehicle weight
8.5 kg (19 lb)
Pipe range
- 200 mm (8 in) minimum
- 450 mm (18 in) maximum**
Product family
OnDemand Specialty System
STANDARD COMPONENTS
VT100 Vertical Crawler
- 3 × Microtracs
- 1 × Spectrum 45 camera
- 1 × Onyx camera
- 2 × auxiliary LED lights
- Tripod chassis and wiring harness
- 100 m (330 ft) tether
- PC-based controller with ICON control and reporting software
NOTES
*
Dependent on operating conditions. Ask your sales expert for more information.
**
Track extensions required for full diameter range