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PIPELINE
ZENITH is a flexible, self-driven, remote-controlled robot
designed for ultrasonic, eddy current and visual inspections of
unpiggable pipelines. Different modules provide inspection of
carbon steel and/or austenitic steel pipelines with 80 mm ID
and with 1.5 diameter elbows. It is a self-driven device capable
of inspecting pipelines throughout their entire length, even in
a vertical configuration.
KEY FEATURES
 unique, custom-made lead screw allowing high force drive
through the pipeline and elbows
 smoothly passing through demanding shapes of pipelines
 complete volumetric examination
 inspection module containing ultrasonic
and eddy current sensors
 P&T camera mounted on the front of the manipulator
used for pipeline ID visual inspection
 possibility of use in dry pipelines due to self-water supply
 IP68 protection level provides inspection
of the pipelines filled with water
 position verification
 user friendly manipulator control software
 manual, semi-automatic and/or automatic mode of operation
 linear axial speed up to 50 mm/s
 inspection module rotating speed up to 20˚/s
 possibility of manual manipulator retraction from the pipeline
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