TPi November 2016

Pipel ine inspect ion

Inspection, measurement and repair solutions

whether inspecting a structure to provide condition or shape information, looking for defects in pipework and plant, implementing corrective actions, or even identifying potential problems as pipeline systems are assembled and deployed. The inspection tools are capable of navigating the most difficult situations, including 3D bends, horizontal, diagonal and vertical pipe structures, and both long and short distances. Tools provide feedback from forward- and side-looking cameras with high quality images, and real-time video including laser measurement data and detailed mapping, with results compiled into a comprehensive report. OMS’s ability to inspect, measure, repair and verify any necessary remedial action, combined with visual, accurate dimensional analysis, allows clients to see the ‘bigger picture’, make the right decisions, then recommend and implement the right repair solutions immediately, rather than delaying important work. Optical Metrology Services Ltd – UK info@omsmeasure.com www.omsmeasure.com

seemingly out of reach locations, OMS can provide a range of inspection and corrective repair solutions to address challenging problems faced by the pipeline construction industry, highlighting potential issues before they occur or carrying out risk-based inspection work. Using innovative technology, the company provides techniques to identify potential problems, confirming tight tolerances are within specification; identifying oxidation, corrosion and wrinkling; checking wall thickness; and inspecting welds; then implementing corrective repairs such as grinding, filling or welding.

OMS (Optical Metrology Services) is an award-winning technology company with a track record of inspection, repair and maintenance in difficult-to-reach or confined spaces such as pipelines. Twice winner of the Queen’s Award for Innovation, the company’s team of specialist engineers work with asset owners, installation companies, fabricators and operators to inspect, repair and verify, as well as manage the integrity of plant and pipelines. The company’s goal is to provide efficient, flexible services to industry, allowing organisations to successfully grow their businesses, safe in the knowledge that their assets are fit for purpose, ensuring maximum performance. Utilising its suite of versatile crawler units to access

OMS understands the critical impor- tance of accuracy to its customers,

Borescopes add speed and efficiency to tube and pipe inspection

Hawkeyes suitable for internal inspection of seam welds, orbital welds and internal surface finish. Made in the USA, in Rochester (New York) and Phelan (California), Gradient Lens Corporation’s patented endoGrins ® gradient-index lens technology is built into its exclusive line of borescopes. The latest borescopes display high- quality inspection images on portable or desktop video monitors, and laptop or desktop computers. The images can also be saved, documented and emailed.

The newest addition to the Hawkeye line – the Hawkeye V2 Video Borescope – represents the next generation of fully portable, articulating video borescopes manufactured by Gradient Lens. For more than 20 years, Gradient Lens has designed and manufactured precision optics and instruments. In addition to its Hawkeye borescopes, the company offers Hawkeye and Luxxor ® Light Sources.

Manufacturers of tubes and pipes are increasingly utilising borescopes in their visual inspection processes, according to Dr Douglas S Kindred, president and chief scientist of Gradient Lens Corporation, manufacturer of Hawkeye ® precision borescopes. The Hawkeye systems allow fast, reliable visual inspection inside even long, narrow or bent tubes and pipes. Gradient Lens manufacturers more than 80 models of patented Hawkeye Rigid, Flexible and Video Borescopes. Diameters range from 0.5 to 8mm, with lengths from 2" to 20ft, making

Gradient Lens Corp – USA info@gradientlens.com www.gradientlens.com

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Tube Products International November 2016

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