​Robotic inspection systems for restricted access environments

 

Advanced Mechanical Systems Ltd; AMS; designs and builds bespoke robotic tools and mechanical solutions for Non Destructive Testing. Our systems enable inspections inside pipework and structures where access is restricted; allowing inspection teams to reach safety critical locations while working within tight time; access and regulatory constraints.

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What we do

AMS is a specialist engineering company focused on custom robotic inspection solutions; not generic off the shelf products. We design; build and support equipment that allows clients to obtain clear; repeatable inspection data from challenging environments.

Our work centres on practical mechanical platforms; crawlers; carriers and tools that integrate into existing inspection procedures and instrument setups. Clients use their preferred NDT techniques and instrumentation; we provide the robotic and mechanical hardware that makes those techniques usable in restricted access areas.

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Miniaturised crawlers and carriers

We develop compact robotic platforms for internal inspection of pipes and other confined spaces; including small diameters; tight bends and complex route geometries. Our crawlers and carrier systems are designed to provide dependable traction; positioning and coverage; placing client specified probes; sensors or cameras exactly where they are needed and enabling repeat inspections over the life of an asset.

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Custom tools and fixtures

Many inspection problems cannot be solved with a general purpose tool. AMS designs and manufactures bespoke insertion tools; adaptors; carriers and fixtures that hold and position client specified NDT probes; sensors and cameras. These tools are tailored to real access conditions; flange layouts; valve interfaces and pipe runs; so that established inspection methods can be applied effectively without unnecessary changes to proven techniques.

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