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When The Pipeline Geometry Gets Difficult
PAUT-PIG™ is engineered for challenging pipeline systems, combining bi-directional and multi-diameter capabilities with advanced crack, wall loss, and geometry inspection.
Aug 171 min read


What Makes PAUT-PIG™ Different?
PAUT-PIG™ uses a circular phased array sensor with sub-mm pitch elements and multiple firing groups to deliver focused ultrasonic coverage, detailed defect detection, and comprehensive pipeline integrity data.
Aug 141 min read


Reduce Risk. Increase Uptime. Maximise Efficiency. Extend Asset Life.
Tight bends. Elevation changes. Congested routing. Multiple diameters. These are the kinds of conditions that can make a pipeline difficult or even considered “unpiggable”. This is where PAUT-PIG™ is designed to perform. ✔ Bi-directional capability ✔ Multi-diameter inspection ✔ Designed for challenging pipeline geometry ✔ High-resolution PAUT inspection data The aim is simple: Inspect the asset properly, even when the pipeline itself presents the challenge. Learn more about P
Aug 141 min read


Inspection in High-Complexity Plant Pipelines
PAUT-PIG™ is designed for high-complexity plant pipeline systems, helping operators obtain reliable inspection data across changing directions, congested pipework, and challenging configurations.
Aug 131 min read


PAUT In Line Inspection for Complex Pipelines
PAUT-PIG™ is engineered for complex inside-the-fence pipeline environments, navigating short runs, tight bends, valves, tees, and restricted access to deliver high-quality inspection data.
Aug 121 min read


Better Inspection. Lower Asset Risk.
PAUT-PIG™ combines crack detection, wall loss measurement, geometry assessment, and XYZ mapping in a single inspection run, delivering high-resolution data to help operators reduce asset failure risk.
Aug 121 min read


Advancing Pipeline Dent Detection With PAUT
PAUT-PIG™ uses high-resolution phased array ultrasonic data to create detailed 3D visualisations of pipeline dents, giving operators greater insight into dent geometry and pipeline condition.
Aug 111 min read


HEATER PIG™ For Advanced Fired Heater Inspection
HEATER PIG™ is a bi-directional PAUT intelligent pigging tool designed for fired heater and furnace tube inspection, providing crack detection, wall loss measurement, geometry assessment, and de-coking verification.
Aug 111 min read


Controlled Testing Before Live Operations
Mock up testing provides an important opportunity to validate inspection readiness before deployment into operational pipelines. During these activities, our PAUT PIG™ completed controlled launcher and receiver operations as part of project preparation in the field. ✔ Controlled tool movement testing ✔ Launcher and receiver validation ✔ Inspection readiness preparation ✔ Support for reliable deployment operations Operational confidence is built through preparation, testing, a
Aug 101 min read


Advanced Phased Array ILI Solutions Across Multiple Industries
Vector Inspection delivers advanced PAUT-PIG™ phased array inline inspection and intelligent pigging solutions across oil and gas, refining, offshore, power generation, mining, and other challenging industrial applications.
Aug 101 min read


Why Phased Array ILI Excels on Stainless Steel Pipelines
Stainless steel pipelines can challenge conventional ultrasonic inspection. PAUT ILI uses advanced beam steering and multiple focal laws to improve signal quality, defect detection, and sizing.
Aug 71 min read


One Inspection. Multiple Datasets. Maximum Efficiency.
PAUT-PIG™ delivers multiple high-resolution integrity datasets in a single inline inspection, helping operators reduce downtime, lower inspection costs, and make faster, more informed maintenance decisions.
Aug 61 min read


Engineered for Complex Wharf & Marine Pipeline Inspections
PAUT-PIG™ is engineered for challenging wharf, jetty, and marine pipeline inspections, delivering high-resolution phased array inline inspection through complex geometries and demanding offshore environments.
Aug 51 min read


Proven Phased Array PAUT In-Line Inspection Solutions For Demanding Pipeline Environments.
Our advanced in-line inspection technology delivers high-resolution ultrasonic data, accurate defect characterization, and consistent, repeatable results across complex and historically difficult to inspect pipeline systems. Integrated ultrasonic inspection capabilities include: ✔ Crack Detection ✔ Metal Loss Assessment ✔ Geometry Measurement ✔ XYZ Mapping 🔗 Contact Us to Learn More:
Aug 51 min read


Advanced Corrosion Detection with PAUT In-Line Inspection
Vector Inspection's advanced PAUT inline inspection technology delivers accurate corrosion detection and high-resolution wall thickness measurements, helping operators make informed pipeline integrity decisions.
Aug 41 min read


When Pipeline Layouts Become More Demanding A Better Solution Is Required.
PAUT-PIG™ is engineered for complex plant pipeline systems, helping operators inspect vertical sections, multiple bends, and dense pipe networks while delivering reliable pipeline integrity data.
Aug 41 min read


Navigating Tight 1D Bends Requires Innovation, Not Compromise.
Our advanced Phased Array in-line inspection (ILI) technology is purpose built to accommodate complex pipeline geometries, with flexible and adaptive designs that preserve sensor engagement and deliver high quality inspection data through challenging bend configurations. Ready to learn more? Visit our website and explore our technology:
Aug 31 min read


Experts In Advanced Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) In-Line Inspection.
PAUT-PIG™ combines proprietary phased array UT technology with intelligent pigging to deliver high-resolution volumetric inspections, accurate defect sizing, and repeatable results for pipeline integrity management.
Aug 31 min read


Not All Pipelines Are Easy to Inspect
Not every pipeline follows a straight path. PAUT-PIG™ is engineered to inspect complex pipeline geometries, including multi-diameter sections, tight-radius bends, and challenging transitions.
Jul 311 min read


At Vector Inspection, We’re Pushing The Boundaries Of What’s Possible In Pipeline Inspection With Our Phased Array Ultrasonic In-Line Inspection Service.
PAUT-PIG™ is an advanced phased array inline inspection solution engineered for challenging pipelines, combining crack detection, wall loss assessment, geometry inspection, and mapping in a single high-resolution inspection run.
Jul 311 min read


PAUT-PIG™ Can Identify High Resolution Geometry Defects In Your Pipelines Using Advanced Phased Array (PAUT) In-Line Inspection Technology.
PAUT-PIG™ provides high-resolution geometry inspection for complex, small-diameter, and difficult-to-pig pipelines, accurately identifying dents, ovality, buckles, wrinkles, misalignments, and other geometric anomalies.
Jul 301 min read


Our Phased Array smart pigging technology provides ultra high-resolution geometry inspection data that goes far beyond conventional UT tool capability
PAUT-PIG™ uses advanced phased array ultrasound to create high-resolution 3D reconstructions of pipeline dents, providing accurate measurements of depth, shape, and extent for confident integrity assessments.
Jul 301 min read


Real Data. Real Results. Real Pipeline Inspections.
Our PAUT-PIG™ tool located and accurately detected and sized a dent defect on a recent pipeline inspection with precision using our advanced Phased Array in-line inspection technology. ▪️ Log Distance: 110.779m ▪️ Circumferential position: 307.9° ▪️ Max Depth: 6.4% OD When operators make integrity decisions, they need: ✔ Exact distance ✔ Exact orientation ✔ Accurate geometry ✔ Reliable data This is what separates true high-resolution inspection from basic detection. At Vector
Jul 291 min read


🔍 In Plant Environments, Pipeline Systems Rarely Follow A Simple Route.
Complex plant pipeline systems require advanced inspection capabilities. PAUT-PIG™ is designed to navigate valves, branch connections, and interconnected assets while delivering reliable pipeline integrity data.
Jul 291 min read
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