Machines for In-Pipe Inspection

Alexander Gmiterko¹, Ivan Virgala¹, Lubica Miková¹, Peter Frankovský¹, Tatiana Kelemenová¹ and Michal Kelemen^1,

¹Department of Mechatronics, Technical University of Kosice, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Kosice, Slovak Republic

Cite this paper:
Alexander Gmiterko, Ivan Virgala, Lubica Miková, Peter Frankovský, Tatiana Kelemenová and Michal Kelemen. Machines for In-Pipe Inspection. Journal of Automation and Control. 2015; 3(3):79-82. doi: 10.12691/automation-3-3-8

Abstract

The paper deals with in-pipe machines based on directional friction and inertial stepping principle. Both type are developed for inner pipe with diameter 11 mm. The main purpose is inspection of inner pipe wall as prevention of cracks.

Keywords:
In-pipe machine locomotion insert template

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