V1800 ROBOTIC PLATFORM

Product quality and food safety are top priorities in your industry. Defects or the finest crack in your production assets can pose considerable product quality risks.

The patented vacuum crawler technology featured in our ​V-, M- and H-series robotic platforms​, helps you identify and track even the smallest defects. The technical integrity of your equipment is guaranteed thanks to advanced, NDT inspection technology​.

With a setup time that is significantly shorter than when using traditional inspection methods, our robotic inspections are faster. Your production will be up and running again quickly.

Create a significantly safer working environment: the robots are remotely operated so there is no need for inspectors to enter confined spaces. Whatever size tank, spray dryer, boiler, silo or vessel, our highly manoeuvrable robots climb on all smooth ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces.

Weight: 8 kg (without camera)
Dimensions: 395 x 320 x 297 mm (W x L x D)

Material: Any smooth surface such as glass, plastics, composites, stainless steel, aluminium
Maximum cable length: standard 40 m can be extended up to 100 m
Constr. materials: UHMWPE, aluminium, rubber

PERFORMANCE

Power consumption: 350 W
Power supply: 35V / 10amp
Operational temperature range: -10°C to 50°C
(configuration for other temperatures are available)
Nominal diameter for operation (mm): 1800
Maximum diameter for operations (mm): 1600
Maximum height for operations (m): 50
Maximum surface roughness (μ Ra): <6.5
Maximum payload: 5 kg

SPEED

Maximum linear speed: 200 mm/sec
Tracked based differential steering: Yes

ADHESION SYSTEM​ (VACUUM)

• Active and passive sliding suction adhesion system
• 4x adhesion pads - redundancy built into the suction system
• Active vacuum pump system, prevents the robot from fallin in case of power loss
• Adhesion system force (max) (N) 528

CERTIFICATIONS

• CE- and AVI-certified
• All robotic surfaces that touch vessels are made of food grade materials
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU Harmonised Standards IEC 60950-1, Ed 2.2(2013) including national variations for EN 60950-1(2006 + A2:2013)
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2014/30/EU) Harmonised Standards EN 55032:2015 Electromagnetic compatibility of multi- media equipment EN 61000-6-2: 2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61000-3-2: 2014 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits EN 61000-3-3: 2013 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits
• RoHS 2 directive (2011/65/EU)

CONTROL CASE

• Easy to set up and versatile
• Fully integrated control system
• Standard game controller to drive the robot
• Daylight readable LCD screen – even in the brightest light
• Pelican Air 1637 carrying case
• Tested against the ISTA-6-FedEx-A standard

WORKING SURFACES

• Stainless and carboAny smooth surface, including stainless and carbon steel, glass plastics, composites and aluminiumn steel

PAYLOAD CAPABILITY

• Visual inspection cameras as standard payload
• Ultrasonic thickness tester
• Customized NDT tools

OTHER CAPABILITIES

• Transitions at any angle between floor and wall with or without payload

HOW OUR ROBOTIC PLATFORMS BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

LOWER COSTS AND IMPROVED SAFETY

No need for scaffolding means less costs. And no working at heights. With no scaffolding there is no risk of dents, scratches or other damage to the vulnerable surface of food production equipment. Most importantly, there is no need for human entry into confined spaces, thereby significantly boosting worker safety.

COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHTS INTO EVEN THE SMALLEST DEFECTS

Thanks to the high definition ​30x optical zoom camera,​ our robots can detect and precisely localize defects as small as 65 microns that are invisible to the naked eye. ​Scan and size​ the exact dimensions of any defects, including pitting and cracks. Or measure wall thickness using the ​UT probe​.

HIGHLY ACCURATE AND HIGH TURNAROUND TIME

Any defects are marked by the robot and reported real-time. If required, our ​repair team​ can carry out instant repairs. The robot moves to the next asset as the repairs get carried out. This highly efficient system minimizes downtime while increasing the accuracy of repairs.

IMPROVE PRODUCTION RELIABILITY

Extend the life cycle of resources and optimize your equipment performance. Use the ​data​ from the robotic inspection for better maintenance planning. Accurate localization enables follow-up inspections of wear and tear to sustain asset operations over time.