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A recent inspection presented one of the more demanding pipeline configurations: 🔷 8” into 6” diameter reducer 🔷 Immediately followed by 1.5D back-to-back bends This type of geometry is where many conventional tools struggle, or fail completely. But this is exactly what PAUT-PIG™ is designed for. Our tool passed through the full section smoothly. Need pipeline inspection? Speak with our team today:

In pipeline inspection, performance isn’t assumed. It’s proven. That’s why testing isn’t a one-time phase at Vector Inspection, it’s continuous. Our PAUT PIG™️ tools are repeatedly tested through demanding scenarios to validate performance: ⚪ Multi-diameter pipeline configurations ⚪ Defect spools with real corrosion, cracks and anomalies ⚪ Challenging flow conditions Learn more:

Tracking a tool in ideal conditions is one thing. Proving it in real world terrain is another. At Vector Inspection, our tracking services are continuously validated in some of the most challenging environments: 🌿 Dense vegetation with limited visibility ⛰️ Rugged and uneven terrain 🏗️ Built-up areas with complex access constraints When terrain becomes challenging, tracking accuracy becomes critical. Reach our team directly:

If you want to understand the capability behind our PAUT-PIG™ technology, this video explains the full technical specification of the service we deliver. ◼ 2” and above pipelines ◼ Combined wall loss, crack detection, geometry and XYZ mapping ◼ Capability to pass 1D bends ◼ Multi-diameter configurations ◼ Bi-directional operation ◼ Integrated AGM tracking for accurate above-ground positional correlation Built for challenging pipelines. Delivered as a complete inspection solut

This PAUT-PIG™ is now sitting in the launcher, prepared for its next inspection run. At Vector Inspection, every tool is designed for real-world pipeline conditions, delivering high-resolution ultrasonic data where conventional solutions often fall short. Real Data. Real Results. Get In Touch To Learn More:

An advanced inspection tool engineered specifically for fired heater and furnace tube inspection, delivering high-resolution Phased Array ultrasonic data in challenging high-temperature environments. Designed for small-diameter tubes, it provides: ✔ Accurate wall thickness measurement ✔ Corrosion detection & sizing ✔ Full length data coverage ✔ Repeatable, high-resolution results Smart technology. Reliable data. Safer operations. Get in touch for more information:

In the shipping industry, wharf loading lines and jetty pipelines are critical assets. With complex geometries, tight bends, and limited pigging infrastructure, many of these lines are left without reliable inspection data. At Vector Inspection, our PAUT-PIG™ technology is built to overcome these challenges. We enable inspection of ship-to-shore transfer lines that conventional tools cannot access. For terminal operators, this means greater confidence in pipeline integrity wi

If you’re interested in understanding the technology behind our HEATER-PIG™ inspection service, this video explains the principle in detail. Our system is designed specifically for furnace tubes and coiled tubing, combining intelligent tool design with advanced ultrasonic inspection to deliver accurate wall thickness and corrosion data in challenging environments. The technology allows precise defect detection, metal loss measurement, and full tube coverage, giving operators

At Vector Inspection, we’ve recently made significant investment into expanding and enhancing our in-house testing facility. Our upgraded facility now includes: 🔷 2"–16" test loops specifically designed for unpiggable pipelines 🔷 Furnace coil loops tight, back-to-back bends to simulate the most demanding heater geometries 🔷 Defect test spools containing cracks, wall loss, and geometry anomalies for high-fidelity validation 🔷 Bi-directional loops enabling advanced pigging

Not all pipelines are inspection-friendly. 🔷 1D bends 🔷 Major diameter restriction 🔷 Multi-diameter pipelines 🔷 Valves & complex geometries Where conventional tools stop, advanced in-line inspection keeps moving. Our PAUT-PIG™ technology is engineered to navigate these challenging conditions while still delivering: ✔️ High-resolution wall loss ✔️ Crack detection ✔️ Geometry inspection ✔️ XYZ mapping At Vector Inspection, we specialise in inspection challenging pipelines w

From dense jungles to remote, rugged landscapes, our pipeline tracking services go to some amazing places. At Vector Inspection, we operate in the toughest environments, navigating challenging terrain to accurately locate, track and support inspection of critical pipeline infrastructure. When access is difficult… precision matters even more. 📍 Remote locations 🌿 Jungle environments ⛰️ Harsh terrain Let’s discuss your next project:

🔷 Tight 1D bends 🔷 Complex valve configurations 🔷Diameter transitions PAUT-PIG™ is designed for exactly these are the areas where inspection typically breaks down. Developed by the team at Vector Inspection, our Phased Array technology navigates challenging geometry while still delivering high-resolution wall loss, crack detection, and geometry data. No compromises. Just inspection where it matters most. Challenging pipeline? Let’s discuss:

Jetty and wharf lines are some of the most challenging pipelines to inspect, limited access, complex routing, and harsh environments. Our PAUT-PIG™ inspection services delivers high-resolution data on corrosion, wall loss, and geometry without disruption. ✔ Minimal access required ✔ No excavation ✔ Accurate, actionable results Keeping critical transfer lines operating safely. Get in touch for more information:

HEATER-PIG™ delivers high-resolution internal inspection of furnace and boiler tubes, giving operators the clarity needed to make confident integrity decisions. Our technology enables accurate detection and sizing of critical defects, including: ⚪ Internal & external corrosion ⚪ Erosion and wall thinning ⚪ Pitting and localised metal loss ⚪ Manufacturing defects and inclusions ⚪ Deformation, bulging and ovality With detailed ultrasonic data and full tube coverage, HEATER-PIG™

Our PAUT-PIG™ collects billions of ultrasonic data points during every inspection, converting them into actionable integrity insights. Accurate detection and sizing of a geometric anomaly identified during a recent inspection: ⚪ Log Distance: 1045.554 m ⚪ Circumferential Position: 165.9° ⚪ Max Depth: 9.4% OD When pipeline operators assess integrity threats, they need: ✔ Clear visualisation ✔ Precise location ✔ Accurate anomaly sizing ✔ Data they can trust This is where our ad

When pipeline operators need more than just wall thickness data, they turn to PAUT-PIG™. Our advanced phased array ultrasonic in-line inspection tool delivers: ▪ Corrosion / wall loss measurement ▪ Geometry & deformation assessment ▪ Crack detection & sizing ▪ True XYZ positional mapping No multiple tools. No multiple runs. No compromise. Real data. Real results. Real pipeline integrity. Get In Touch with Our Team:

If you’re interested in understanding the technology behind our PAUT in-line inspection tool, this video explains how the sensor itself operates. Our circular Phased Array sensor contains hundreds of individual ultrasonic elements that fire in precise sequences. By controlling the timing (phasing), we steer and focus the ultrasonic beam, allowing us to scan the full 100% pipe wall without moving parts. It’s precision electronics, advanced signal processing, and ultrasonic phy

Our PAUT-PIG™ is engineered to pass challenging features that stop most conventional tools. ✔ 1D bends ✔ Multi-diameter transitions ✔ Vertical sections ✔ Back-to-back bends ✔ Complex onshore & offshore routes All while delivering high-resolution crack detection, wall loss, geometry and XYZ mapping data in a single run. Speak to one of our team to learn more:

Our Phased Array intelligent pigging tools haven’t just been through our test loops once or twice, they’ve been through hundreds, possibly thousands of times. Every run teaches us something: • New data patterns • Subtle performance improvements • Small refinements that make a real difference in the field R&D isn’t a phase at Vector, it’s part of the company DNA. Every engineer, technician, and analyst is encouraged to question, refine, and improve. We care deeply about margin

At Vector Inspection, our advanced Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAUT) in-line inspection technology is engineered to accurately detect and size corrosion defects in pipelines. Using multiple ultrasonic beams and real-time A-Scan data capture, we generate high-resolution C-Scan corrosion maps, allowing precise wall thickness measurement, pitting identification, and metal loss assessment. The result? ✔ Early defect detection ✔ Accurate remaining wall thickness calculations ✔ Reliab

Vector Inspection deploys proprietary Phased Array in-line inspection technology anywhere in the world with rapid mobilisation options. Onshore or offshore. Remote or complex. We mobilise fast, integrate locally, and deliver consistent, high-quality data, wherever the pipeline is. Get in touch to learn more: #InLineInspection #PipelineIntegrity #PAUT #GlobalOperations

✔ Wall loss / corrosion ✔ Crack defects ✔ Geometry changes & dents ✔ Full XYZ mapping Designed for 2" and above, the PAUT-PIG™ can navigate 1D bends, multi-diameter sections and complex pipeline configurations, providing operators with real data, real accuracy, and real confidence. When failure isn’t an option, inspection quality matters. Get in touch to find out more: #PipelineIntegrity #PhasedArray #InlineInspection #PAUTPIG

At Vector Inspection, our team of technicians are trained on every aspect of in-line inspection, right down to the ultrasonic set-ups on the tool itself. We don’t just run tools, we understand the data thoroughly. From Phased Array configuration and calibration to real-time data validation, our technicians ensure every inspection delivers the highest possible data quality. Get in touch to find our more:

At Vector Inspection, inspection is only half the story. The real value lies in how the data is analysed, interpreted, and presented. Our Integrity Management Platform transforms high-resolution in-line inspection and phased array data into clear, structured, and actionable reports — giving operators the confidence to prioritise repairs, manage risk, and plan future maintenance effectively. We provide: ✅Detailed anomaly classification (wall loss, cracking, geometry) ✅Engineer