Sensor innovation for improved inspection.
Pipeline Inspection
Smart Pigs
PIGPROX is a company specializing in pipeline inspection technology, with its main operations base in Houston, Texas.
Committed to innovation and specific solutions, PIGPROX continually develops advanced solutions in sensor technology, mechanical design, electronics, hardware, and software.
The DUTCHWERK and PigProx alliance represents a synergy that extends pipeline service life across multiple areas.
System data and capabilities
- ILI / smart pig technology.
- Metal loss and wall thickness reduction detection.
- Deformation and internal geometry logging.
- GPS location of anomalies for maintenance planning.
Technical specifications
Characteristics
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size range | 3” to 56” |
| Tool length | 11.75 – 15 m (38.5 – 49.2 ft) |
| Applicable materials | Carbon steel, stainless steel, composite pipe, and other conductive materials |
| Bend capability | > 1.5D |
| Launch differential pressure | 20 MPa (2,914 psi) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F) |
| Feature identification | Welds, tees, joints, valves, flanges, taps, etc. |
Size range
3” to 56”
Tool length
11.75 – 15 m (38.5 – 49.2 ft)
Applicable materials
Carbon steel, stainless steel, composite pipe, and other conductive materials
Bend capability
> 1.5D
Launch differential pressure
20 MPa (2,914 psi)
Operating temperature
-20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F)
Feature identification
Welds, tees, joints, valves, flanges, taps, etc.
Performance parameters
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Applicable medium | Gas and liquids |
| Tool weight | 1.5 – 20 kg (3.3 – 44.1 lbs) |
| Compatible pig trap | Standard, full-bore, temporary bypass, and receiver pig traps |
| Deformation passage | 90% compression |
| Operating speed | 0.1 – 5 m/s (0.33 – 16.25 ft/s) |
| Operating pressure | ≤ 10 MPa (≤ 1,450 psi) |
| Defect detection capability | Internal metal loss, internal surface cracks, pitting, dents, wrinkles, and joint anomalies |
Applicable medium
Gas and liquids
Tool weight
1.5 – 20 kg (3.3 – 44.1 lbs)
Compatible pig trap
Standard, full-bore, temporary bypass, and receiver pig traps
Deformation passage
90% compression
Operating speed
0.1 – 5 m/s (0.33 – 16.25 ft/s)
Operating pressure
≤ 10 MPa (≤ 1,450 psi)
Defect detection capability
Internal metal loss, internal surface cracks, pitting, dents, wrinkles, and joint anomalies
El servicio incluye:
Enhanced crack detection through patented technology.
Comprehensive solutions for valve launching and receiving.
Options for small-diameter pipelines.
Lighter design, excellent for low-pressure and downstream pipelines. Does not damage the pipeline coating.
