01↗CORE / 6–24 IN
Deep Trekker A-150
Portable, steerable and fully submersible, with a pan-and-tilt HD camera. It centres in approximately 150–600 mm pipe and supports efficient municipal and industrial CCTV work.
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Pipe Inspection Equipment.
Built for the inside.
Ven-Tech Pipe Inspection Equipment combines robotic crawlers, long-range flooded-pipe ROVs, magnetic platforms and measurement sensors for municipal, industrial, energy and marine infrastructure across Canada.
5 kmSelected flooded-pipe reach
4 in+Compact crawler access
3DMeasured deliverables
Purpose-selected platforms
Not one crawler.
The right system.
Pipe Inspection Equipment performs best when it is selected around the asset—not forced into it.
Ven-Tech reviews pipe diameter, material, length, bends, slope, contents, access, deposits, water level, pressure or flow and the evidence the owner actually needs. We then configure the crawler, ROV, camera, tether, traction, lighting, cleaning tools and sensors around that mission.
Availability, model, configuration, operator requirements and suitability are confirmed during project planning. The result is one integrated inspection package aligned with the asset, field conditions and required engineering or maintenance decision.
Model-matched imagerySafe recovery planningDecision-ready outputs
Robotic crawler fleet
Pipe Inspection Equipment.
Compact to all-terrain.
Core, specialist and rental-access Pipe Inspection Equipment is chosen for the actual line. External model links open the manufacturer or rental source used to verify each platform.
Clear fleet status“Rental access” means project-selected equipment sourced subject to vendor availability, application review and mobilization—not guaranteed standing inventory.
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02↗CORE / 8–36 IN
Deep Trekker A-200
A larger portable crawler for approximately 200–900 mm pipe. Its adjustable camera position and robust wheel configurations suit mainline, storm, process and water infrastructure.
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03↗MAGNETIC / FERROUS
Deep Trekker MAG
A magnetic utility crawler for suitable ferrous pipe, tanks and steel structures. Available tooling can include ultrasonic thickness, pressure washing, imaging sonar and vacuum attachments.
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04↗RENTAL ACCESS / 4–36 IN
Pearpoint P350 flexitrax
A modular CCTV platform with pan-and-tilt or PTZ cameras, inclinometer, sonde and elevator options. Cable configurations reach up to approximately 250 m for suitable straight-run surveys.
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05↗SPECIALIST / 300 M TETHER
Inuktun VT100 MKII
A configurable crawler for small and medium pipes, tanks, ships and boreholes. Inline, parallel and magnetic arrangements help match confined geometries and vertical or inverted ferrous surfaces.
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06↗SPECIALIST / COMPLEX TERRAIN
Sarcos Guardian S
A man-portable remote inspection platform for difficult terrain, hazardous interiors and larger accessible conduits. It supports remote video, voice and data where human exposure should be reduced.
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07↗SPECIALIST / DN600+
X5-HR4 all-terrain robot
A spiral-propulsion platform intended for large pipe with heavy silt or high water. Project options can include sonar, 2D laser and inertial measurement for difficult mainline conditions.
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08↗RENTAL ACCESS / 4 IN+
TROGLOTREK portable crawler
A battery-operated, steerable crawler with a 300 m cable, reverse camera, inclinometer and sonde. Wheel kits and a powered camera riser extend its useful diameter range.
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09↗MAINLINE / CONFIGURABLE
TROGLOTREK mainline configuration
A mainline configuration using larger wheels, elevated camera positioning and field reporting compatibility for sewer, storm, culvert and utility inspection programs.
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10↗ALL-TERRAIN / 300 M
TRACER T3 tracked robot
A tracked all-terrain crawler for silt, standing water, slopes and trenches. Swing-arm control, PTZ viewing and optional 3D laser support challenging large-diameter assets.
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11↗RENTAL ACCESS / UT
Silverwing Scorpion2
A magnetic ultrasonic crawler for suitable pipelines, vessels and tank shells. It captures thickness data with full A-scan and B-scan records for corrosion assessment.
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12↗SPECIALIST / UP TO 5 KM
Long-range Mini Pipe ROV
An engineered battery-powered ROV configuration for selected flooded pipelines and tunnels. Depending on diameter, route, access and recovery planning, communications can extend from 1 km to 5 km.
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Pipe Inspection Equipment.
Compact to all-terrain.
Each Pipe Inspection Equipment platform is chosen for the actual line, inspection objective, access conditions and required deliverables.
Mission-configuredFinal vehicle, tether, wheel or track arrangement, camera, sensor payload, cleaning tooling and recovery provisions are confirmed before mobilization.
01CORE / 6–24 IN
Deep Trekker A-150
Portable, steerable and fully submersible, with a pan-and-tilt HD camera. It centres in approximately 150–600 mm pipe and supports efficient municipal and industrial CCTV work.
02CORE / 8–36 IN
Deep Trekker A-200
A larger portable crawler for approximately 200–900 mm pipe. Its adjustable camera position and robust wheel configurations suit mainline, storm, process and water infrastructure.
03MAGNETIC / FERROUS
Deep Trekker MAG
A magnetic utility crawler for suitable ferrous pipe, tanks and steel structures. Available tooling can include ultrasonic thickness, pressure washing, imaging sonar and vacuum attachments.
04MODULAR / 4–36 IN
Pearpoint P350 flexitrax
A modular CCTV platform with pan-and-tilt or PTZ cameras, inclinometer, sonde and elevator options. Cable configurations reach up to approximately 250 m for suitable straight-run surveys.
05SPECIALIST / 300 M TETHER
Inuktun VT100 MKII
A configurable crawler for small and medium pipes, tanks, ships and boreholes. Inline, parallel and magnetic arrangements help match confined geometries and vertical or inverted ferrous surfaces.
06SPECIALIST / COMPLEX TERRAIN
Sarcos Guardian S
A man-portable remote inspection platform for difficult terrain, hazardous interiors and larger accessible conduits. It supports remote video, voice and data where human exposure should be reduced.
07SPECIALIST / DN600+
X5-HR4 all-terrain robot
A spiral-propulsion platform intended for large pipe with heavy silt or high water. Project options can include sonar, 2D laser and inertial measurement for difficult mainline conditions.
08PORTABLE / 4 IN+
TROGLOTREK portable crawler
A battery-operated, steerable crawler with a 300 m cable, reverse camera, inclinometer and sonde. Wheel kits and a powered camera riser extend its useful diameter range.
09MAINLINE / CONFIGURABLE
TROGLOTREK mainline configuration
A mainline configuration using larger wheels, elevated camera positioning and field reporting compatibility for sewer, storm, culvert and utility inspection programs.
10ALL-TERRAIN / 300 M
TRACER T3 tracked robot
A tracked all-terrain crawler for silt, standing water, slopes and trenches. Swing-arm control, PTZ viewing and optional 3D laser support challenging large-diameter assets.
11MAGNETIC / UT
Silverwing Scorpion2
A magnetic ultrasonic crawler for suitable pipelines, vessels and tank shells. It captures thickness data with full A-scan and B-scan records for corrosion assessment.
12SPECIALIST / UP TO 5 KM
Long-range Mini Pipe ROV
An engineered battery-powered ROV configuration for selected flooded pipelines and tunnels. Depending on diameter, route, access and recovery planning, communications can extend from 1 km to 5 km.
Engineered long-range capability
Up to 5 km.
When the line supports it.
For selected flooded pipelines and tunnels, long-range Pipe Inspection Equipment can extend communications from 1 km to 5 km.
This is a specialist Mini Pipe ROV configuration—not a blanket crawler rating. Ven-Tech screens diameter, geometry, bends, current, contents, access, communication path, navigation, sensor payload, battery endurance and vehicle recovery before defining a practical reach.
- 01 Suitable flooded pipe generally from DN300
- 02 Imaging or profiling sonar options for low visibility
- 03 Route-specific launch, tracking and recovery planning
- 04 Staged proof testing before full-distance deployment
Sensors, tools & attachments
See it. Measure it.
Act on it.
Not every payload fits every piece of Pipe Inspection Equipment. Ven-Tech confirms clearance, traction, contact, power, data, hose or tether loading and recovery before specifying tooling.
HD, PTZ & rear cameras
High-definition forward, pan-tilt-zoom and rear views with lighting configured for the pipe diameter, surface and expected defects.
Ultrasonic thickness
Single-point UT, dry-coupled magnetic systems, encoded corrosion mapping and suitable A-, B- or C-scan data packages.
Laser profiling
Diameter, deformation, ovality, joint displacement and measurable surface features captured with compatible laser hardware.
3D LiDAR
Point clouds, spatial measurements, digital twins and repeatable geometry for large pipe, culverts, chambers and connecting infrastructure.
Multibeam & imaging sonar
Acoustic visualization for submerged or turbid pipes where conventional video cannot show the complete internal geometry.
Photogrammetry
Overlapping imagery processed into suitable 3D models, textured surfaces and measured records when visibility and access support the workflow.
Pressure washing
Crawler-mounted or project-specific cleaning to expose a viewing area, prepare spot measurements or document the surface condition.
Vacuum & sediment removal
Compatible vacuum, suction or sediment-management tooling for selected tanks, pipes and submerged inspection environments.
Dozer, scraper & retrieval tools
Mechanical aids for light debris management, tether handling, object recovery and safe vehicle retrieval where the platform supports them.
Sonde, IMU & location
Distance counters, inclinometers, sondes, inertial data and surface locators connect internal observations to the asset.
Gas & environmental sensors
Atmospheric, gas, water-quality and environmental monitoring selected for the product, hazard and inspection objective.
Manipulators & custom payloads
Grabbers, tooling mounts and mission-specific sensors engineered only after payload, clearance, traction and recovery are confirmed.
Inspection deliverables
More than footage.
Evidence teams can use.
Pipe Inspection Equipment deliverables are agreed around the maintenance, rehabilitation, engineering, integrity or asset-management decision they must support.
Indexed inspection video
HD/PTZ footage organized by asset, direction, distance and observation, with representative defect stills.
PACP-compatible records
Standardized coding and structured municipal condition data when PACP is included in the project scope.
Laser profiles & measurements
Cross-sections, ovality, deformation, joint and feature measurements tied to inspection position.
LiDAR point clouds
Registered point clouds, 3D geometry, selected CAD-ready outputs and measurable digital records.
Sonar imagery & profiles
Acoustic images, profiles or mosaics for flooded assets and low-visibility sections.
UT data & thickness maps
Thickness readings, encoded scans, corrosion maps and raw data where the selected instrument supports them.
Photogrammetric models
Textured 3D models, inspection views and measurable surfaces for suitable visible conditions.
Defect and target register
A concise table of observations, positions, media references, classifications and follow-up priorities.
CAD & GIS information
Agreed drawings, coordinates, tables, media links and exports for engineering or asset-management systems.
Before-and-after comparison
Repeatable evidence for cleaning, rehabilitation, repair verification or recurring condition programs.
Engineering summary
Methods, coverage, limitations, key findings and recommended next actions written for the project team.
Secure project package
Organized media, reports and data prepared for controlled review, retention and handover.
Mission-to-platform guide
Start with the pipe.
Then choose the robot.
This Pipe Inspection Equipment guide is a first screen only. Final selection follows drawings, access review, hazard assessment and deployment testing.
EnvironmentTypical platform familyUseful capability
014–8 in straight runsA-150 or TROGLOTREK
Compact CCTV, sonde, distance and inclinometer
028–36 in mainlineA-200, P350 or TROGLOTREK
PTZ CCTV, centred camera, laser and reporting
03Large, silted or high-water pipeX5-HR4 or TRACER T3
Tracked/spiral traction, sonar and laser options
04Ferrous pipe, tank or vertical surfaceMAG, VT100 or Scorpion2
Magnetic traction, visual, cleaning or UT
05Flooded long-range pipelineMini Pipe ROV
Engineered communications, sonar and recovery plan
06Hazardous or irregular interiorGuardian S or configured crawler
Remote observation and application-specific payload
Mission-to-platform guide
Start with the pipe.
Then choose the robot.
This Pipe Inspection Equipment guide is a first screen only. Final selection follows drawings, access review, hazard assessment and deployment testing.
EnvironmentTypical platform familyUseful capability
014–8 in straight runsA-150 or TROGLOTREK
Compact CCTV, sonde, distance and inclinometer
028–36 in mainlineA-200, P350 or TROGLOTREK
PTZ CCTV, centred camera, laser and reporting
03Large, silted or high-water pipeX5-HR4 or TRACER T3
Tracked/spiral traction, sonar and laser options
04Ferrous pipe, tank or vertical surfaceMAG, VT100 or Scorpion2
Magnetic traction, visual, cleaning or UT
05Flooded long-range pipelineMini Pipe ROV
Engineered communications, sonar and recovery plan
06Hazardous or irregular interiorGuardian S or configured crawler
Remote observation and application-specific payload
Controlled field execution
Protect the people.
Protect the asset.
Remote Pipe Inspection Equipment can reduce exposure, but it never replaces isolation, atmospheric review, access control, energy management and a credible recovery plan.
Review the asset
Confirm purpose, diameter, length, material, route, bends, access, contents, operating state, drawings and required decision.
Plan safe access
Address pressure, flow, stored energy, valves, contamination, atmosphere, traffic, access control and return-to-service boundaries.
Configure the system
Match traction, camera height, tether, sensor payload, lighting, cleaning tools, recording and recovery provisions to the pipe.
Test before entry
Complete dry-fit, communications, camera, sensor, distance, tether and retrieval checks before committing the platform.
Quality-control live
Monitor coverage, position, media quality, data integrity and vehicle condition while the field team can still correct gaps.
Build the record
Process, index and report the agreed video, measurements, point clouds, sonar, NDT data, findings and limitations.
HSE remains the operating system.Review Ven-Tech’s health, safety and environmental approach for diving, robotics, UAS, confined space and pipe work.
Review Ven-Tech HSE →Pipe Inspection Equipment FAQ
Plan with
better inputs.
Send drawings, access photos and the required decision. Ven-Tech will screen the practical Pipe Inspection Equipment, tooling and deliverables.
What Pipe Inspection Equipment does Ven-Tech use?+
Ven-Tech configures Pipe Inspection Equipment from compact Deep Trekker crawlers through magnetic, tracked and long-range ROV systems. Project-selected rental access can add Pearpoint, Inuktun, TROGLOTREK, TRACER, Eddyfi, Sarcos and other specialist RVI or NDT platforms, subject to availability and suitability.
Can Ven-Tech inspect up to 5 km inside a pipe?+
For selected flooded pipelines or tunnels, Ven-Tech can engineer a long-range Mini Pipe ROV configuration with communications options from 1 km to 5 km. Five kilometres is not the standard range of every crawler; feasibility depends on diameter, bends, access, flow, contents, communications and a safe recovery strategy.
What is the smallest pipe that can be inspected?+
Some Pipe Inspection Equipment can work from approximately 4 inches or 100 mm in suitable straight pipe. Actual access depends on the opening, bends, reducers, deposits, water level, traction, camera configuration and retrieval clearance.
Can the crawlers carry UT, laser, LiDAR or sonar?+
Yes, compatible platforms can be configured with ultrasonic thickness, laser profiling, 3D LiDAR, imaging or multibeam sonar and other sensors. Payload, clearance, surface contact, power, data link and inspection objective must be reviewed before a configuration is promised.
Can a crawler pressure-wash or vacuum inside an asset?+
Selected Deep Trekker and specialist platforms can carry pressure-washing, vacuum, sediment-management or mechanical tooling. The process must account for waste, visibility, hose or tether loading, contamination, drainage, traction and vehicle recovery.
What Pipe Inspection Equipment deliverables are available?+
Deliverables can include indexed video, PACP-compatible records, defect images, laser profiles, LiDAR point clouds, sonar imagery, photogrammetric models, UT scans, thickness maps, CAD or GIS information and an engineering summary. The final package is defined before mobilization.
Does Ven-Tech own every platform shown on this page?+
The page combines Ven-Tech-operated platforms with specialist Pipe Inspection Equipment available through qualified rental partners. Rental equipment is not represented as permanently owned or continuously available; the exact model, configuration, certification and mobilization are confirmed in the proposal.
What information is needed to select the right crawler?+
Provide pipe purpose, material, diameter, length, bends, slope, access dimensions, operating contents, pressure or flow, previous reports, drawings, known hazards, desired sensors and deliverables. Access photos and route drawings help Ven-Tech screen the safest workable solution.
Pipe Inspection Equipment FAQ
Plan with
better inputs.
Send drawings, access photos and the required decision. Ven-Tech will screen the practical Pipe Inspection Equipment, tooling and deliverables.
What Pipe Inspection Equipment does Ven-Tech use?+
Ven-Tech configures Pipe Inspection Equipment from compact Deep Trekker crawlers through Pearpoint, Inuktun, TROGLOTREK, TRACER, Eddyfi, Sarcos, magnetic, tracked and long-range ROV systems. The final platform is selected around the pipe, access, inspection objective and required data.
Can Ven-Tech inspect up to 5 km inside a pipe?+
For selected flooded pipelines or tunnels, Ven-Tech can engineer a long-range Mini Pipe ROV configuration with communications options from 1 km to 5 km. Five kilometres is not the standard range of every crawler; feasibility depends on diameter, bends, access, flow, contents, communications and a safe recovery strategy.
What is the smallest pipe that can be inspected?+
Some Pipe Inspection Equipment can work from approximately 4 inches or 100 mm in suitable straight pipe. Actual access depends on the opening, bends, reducers, deposits, water level, traction, camera configuration and retrieval clearance.
Can the crawlers carry UT, laser, LiDAR or sonar?+
Yes, compatible platforms can be configured with ultrasonic thickness, laser profiling, 3D LiDAR, imaging or multibeam sonar and other sensors. Payload, clearance, surface contact, power, data link and inspection objective must be reviewed before a configuration is promised.
Can a crawler pressure-wash or vacuum inside an asset?+
Selected Deep Trekker and specialist platforms can carry pressure-washing, vacuum, sediment-management or mechanical tooling. The process must account for waste, visibility, hose or tether loading, contamination, drainage, traction and vehicle recovery.
What Pipe Inspection Equipment deliverables are available?+
Deliverables can include indexed video, PACP-compatible records, defect images, laser profiles, LiDAR point clouds, sonar imagery, photogrammetric models, UT scans, thickness maps, CAD or GIS information and an engineering summary. The final package is defined before mobilization.
Is every platform available for every project?+
Platform availability and configuration depend on project timing, pipe geometry, transport, accessories, inspection objectives and field conditions. Ven-Tech confirms the exact Pipe Inspection Equipment, tooling, certifications and mobilization plan in the project proposal.
What information is needed to select the right crawler?+
Provide pipe purpose, material, diameter, length, bends, slope, access dimensions, operating contents, pressure or flow, previous reports, drawings, known hazards, desired sensors and deliverables. Access photos and route drawings help Ven-Tech screen the safest workable solution.
Build the right inspection system
Tell us about the pipe.
We’ll configure the equipment.
Share diameter, length, material, access, bends, operating condition, contents, known hazards, drawings and desired outputs. Ven-Tech will return a focused equipment and execution plan.