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“Wow I’ve never seen one of these smart pigging tools running live and collecting data before!” It is rare for a UT smart pigging company to showcase the ultrasonic signal quality of their live tools collecting real data. Usually data and results are kept behind well crafted final reports. We are different at Vector. We love to share our Phased Array UT smart pigging tools and give live demo’s of our technology! Please get in touch to receive a demo of our technology: sales@v

We are here at Aberdeen Today (18th) & Tomorrow (19th) at the PPSA Exhibition and Conference. 📍 Visit us at Booth #12 where we have a live demo of our next generation PAUT-PIG. Also meet our team and discover more about Phased Array pipeline inspection. We look forward to connecting with you in Aberdeen and sharing how we’re driving innovation in the pipeline inspection industry!

The Vector Inspection team is gearing up for the PPSA Pigging Seminar & Exhibition on November 18 & 19 in Aberdeen, UK! 📍 Visit us at Booth #12 Meet our team and discover how our next-generation PAUT inspection tool, a 4-in-1 powerhouse that’s redefining pipeline inspection and integrity. 💬 Let’s Talk One-on-One If you’d like to schedule a dedicated discussion with our experts during the event, drop us a message or reach out at sales@vectorinspection.com We look forward to

The Vector Inspection team is excited to announce our participation in the PPSA Pigging Seminar & Exhibition, taking place November 18 &19 in Aberdeen, UK. 🔍 What to expect at our booth #12: Live demonstrations of our next-generation PAUT inspection tool, a powerful 4-in-1 solution designed to push the limits of pipeline inspection and integrity. If you’d like to set up a one-on-one discussion during the event, feel free to message our team directly or reach out via...

At Vector Inspection, we specialise in inspecting the most challenging and traditionally unpiggable pipelines. Our PAUT-PIG™ (Phased Array UT Smart Pigging Tool) combines four critical inspection technologies in a single run: ✅ Crack Detection ✅ Wall Thickness ✅ Geometry (Dent & Ovality) ✅ XYZ Mapping Instead of mobilising multiple tools, performing multiple cleaning runs, and multiple shutdowns, our PAUT-PIG™ delivers all results in one inspection, reducing t

When it comes to unpiggable pipelines, one of the biggest challenges is navigating tight 1D short-radius bends, areas where conventional intelligent pigs fail, stall, or produce unreliable data. At Vector Inspection, every one of our PAUT-PIG™ intelligent ultrasonic inspection tools is purpose-designed to handle these bends with precision and reliability. ✅ 1D Short Radius Compatible - Engineered to flex and adapt through the tightest geometry. ✅ Multi-diameter Capable - Seam

For decades, fired heater and furnace tube inspections have been limited by coverage and accuracy. At Vector Inspection, we’ve changed the game. The HEATER-PIG™ is a bi-directional intelligent pigging tool that uses Phased Array Ultrasonics (PAUT) to deliver 100% coverage and 4-in-1 performance inside even the most complex heater coils. The tool is designed to travel through the most complicated systems with 1D bends, Mule-ears and plug headers. ✅ ✅ Crack Detection - Identif

In ultrasonic in-line inspection (UT ILI), the A-Scan is the true heartbeat of the data. It’s the raw ultrasonic signal, the untouched waveform that tells the real story of what’s happening inside the pipeline wall. Yet in today’s market, very few inspection providers truly understand or preserve it. Most UT ILI tools on the market either: ❌ ❌ Don’t store the A-Scan data at all ❌ ❌ Heavily downsample it, often losing over 95% of the original data. Unfortunately, if some U

Traditional UT pigging tools often can’t access complex pipeline systems due to their large size, weight and number of pods. That’s where our lightweight and agile intelligent pigging tools make the difference. Utilising 35 years of ultrasonic electronic design experience and the latest ultrasonic chips on the market has enabled us to miniaturise our pigging tools to an unimaginable scale while maintaining a sensor count high enough to achieve 100% internal pipe coverage. Our

Vector Inspection is mobilising once again in October for a particularly challenging baseline inspection on an ammonia pipeline in Brazil . This pipeline stretches over 6 km and features multi-diameter sections (6"→ 8"→ 6") with tight 1.5D bends . A Significant Milestone This project represents a significant milestone. The line has never been inspected before. This makes it the first baseline UT integrity run . Adding to the complexity, a previous inspection attempt by ano

Vector Inspection is proud to announce that in September 2025 we are mobilising to South Korea to deliver a highly challenging pipeline inspection using our advanced PAUT-PIG™ technology . This project represents another step forward in our mission to tackle pipelines once considered unpiggable . We aim to provide operators with the highest-resolution data for safe and efficient asset management. 4-in-1 Technology in Action The inspection will utilise our PAUT-PIG™ 4-in-1 pl

At Vector Inspection, innovation and investment go hand in hand. We are proud to announce the opening of our new manufacturing and testing facility in the North West of England , just 30 minutes from Manchester Airport. With over 10,000 sq. ft of dedicated testing space , this site allows us to rapidly mobilise, replicate real-world inspection conditions, and deliver even greater value to our customers. This facility represents a major investment in our mission to push the b

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Vector Inspection website , a fresh digital platform designed to reflect who we are today and where we are heading. This milestone follows hot on the heels of several successful phased array intelligent pigging campaigns delivered around the world, proving the strength of our technology and the value we bring to operators working with challenging and unpiggable pipelines. Our updated brand identity represents more than j