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FIBERSCOPE Launches STORMER S Portable Pipe Robot

FIBERSCOPE has officially introduced the STORMER S, a cutting-edge portable pipe inspection robot engineered for professional CCTV inspections of pipes ranging from 4 to 16 inches in diameter. This innovative solution aims to solve a common challenge faced by inspection crews: reaching areas that a traditional inspection vehicle cannot access.

Addressing Accessibility Challenges

Inspection locations often come with restrictions. For instance, backyard easements, ditches, industrial plants, and other constrained spaces may significantly impede access to manholes or pipe entrances. The STORMER S overcomes this challenge with its compact design, which integrates a steerable crawler, a motorized cable reel, and a robust control tablet into a user-friendly platform that can be transported directly to the inspection site.

Powered by two compatible commercial tool batteries tailored to the user's preference, the STORMER S can also be operated with AC power for constant installations in vans or trucks. This flexibility allows inspection teams to tackle a variety of environments without the logistical headache previously associated with using larger vehicles.

Smart Design for Professional Needs

Contractors and utilities know that selecting the right crawler goes beyond mere image quality. Factors such as pipe diameter, access conditions, distance to inspect, viewing requirements, and documentation preferences are crucial. The STORMER S is adaptable for pipes between 4 and 16 inches, equipped with interchangeable wheel configurations for various terrains.

The robot's Full HD pan-and-tilt camera empowers operators to inspect pipe interiors comprehensively. It allows for the examination of pipe walls, connections, joints, and any visible defects, moving beyond just a forward-facing view. Additionally, the STORMER S is outfitted with a rear-view camera, inclination measurement functionality, and an automatic anti-tipping feature to enhance operational safety.

For applications requiring precise measurements, the advanced version of the STORMER S includes laser technology that can assess pipe diameter and ovality.

Comprehensive Inspection and Reporting

Conducting a CCTV inspection involves more than capturing footage; it requires compiling usable records post-inspection. The STORMER S is bundled with the IKAM inspection software and offers a lifetime license. This software facilitates defect coding in accordance with EN 13508-2 standards, inclination plotting, and efficient reporting, supporting exports in ISYBAU XML format.

Different municipalities and contractors may have specific reporting necessities, which should be determined before the equipment is purchased. For instances where NASSCO PACP coding is a requirement, FIBERSCOPE is on hand to assist in confirming the right reporting workflow.

Compatibility with Expansion

One of the key features of the STORMER S is its ability to share various components – including the reel, cable, tablet, software, and power source – with its larger counterpart, the STORMER X crawler. This compatibility allows organizations starting with smaller diameter pipelines to expand their capabilities and add the larger crawler as their inspection needs evolve, rather than needing separate workflows.

The STORMER S can be utilized for various applications, including sanitary sewer condition assessments, stormwater inspections, acceptance testing for new constructions, pre- and post-rehabilitation surveys, industrial drainage, and general CCTV contracting work.

Manufactured in the European Union, the STORMER S is supplied in the North American market with dedicated support from FIBERSCOPE. For further details regarding specifications, configuration options, or demonstrations, interested parties are encouraged to contact FIBERSCOPE at 877-613-2210 or visit the FIBERSCOPE STORMER S page.

About FIBERSCOPE

FIBERSCOPE is renowned for supplying advanced remote visual inspection equipment tailored for plumbing, sewer CCTV, municipal infrastructure, industrial maintenance, and nondestructive testing applications across Canada and the United States. The company extends comprehensive application guidance and technical support from its operational bases across North America.