AN INNOVATION IN THE FIELD OF WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
Developed and tested by Inspection GC and its collaborators, the SKY Wire Rope Climbing Robot allows for the electromagnetic inspection and lubrication of hard-to-reach wire ropes, all in complete safety.
Unique in Quebec and a rarity in Canada, this specialized and innovative equipment simplifies inspections and significantly reduces their cost.
ADVANTAGES
- Reduces costs ;
- Avoids shutdowns ;
- Avoids the need for cranes ;
- Avoids working at heights ;
- Adapts to a wide range of wire rope diameters ;
- Climbs wire ropes on steep slopes ;
- Detects both external (e.g., lightning) and internal defects in the wire ropes, and archives the results ;
- Lubricates wire ropes, thus extending their lifespan ;
- Equipped with cameras, it allows for inspection of upper attachments and records the entire length of the wire rope
TARGETED EQUIPMENT
Inaccessible or hard-to-reach wire ropes
Guy wires
Telecom. towers
Industrial chimneys
Flare stacks
Road bridges
Zip lines
Any other wire rope whose integrity needs to be verified
Inspection GC particularly stands out for the advanced technology of its inspection machines.
Independant studies have shown that the LMA-300 offers superior results compared to many other inspection machines available on the market.
Reference : GAP503 (1999) / OTO 2000 64 (2000)