Award-winning weld inspection technology
Specialist award-winning camera and laser inspection services for hard-to-reach areas within energy production. Services include cleaning and surface preparation, weld scanning, defect identification and remediation, pre-coating inspection and data analysis. Pipes and welds are independently verified to meet project standards and all data is fully traceable.
Our weld inspection services mostly deploy within the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors and we have successfully carried out a number of one-off inspections in other sectors. Contact us if you have technically challenging inspection requirements.
Weld inspection sectors
Oil and gas
OMS weld inspection technology is regularly used on major oil and gas projects worldwide.
Renewable energy
OMS inspects and repairs welds within major global renewable energy projects such as offshore wind farms.
Visual and laser inspection: AUGA.node
Make rapid, accurate in-field decisions with our self-contained laser and scanning system, which uses ultra HD cameras and state-of-the-art lasers to record comprehensive visual and dimensional information about a weld. Data captured provides a 3D map of the weld, indicating its full profile.
Attach to ILUC, deploy with AGILITY crawlers, or use push rods
Full 360º scan collects data in 25-45 seconds
Early detection of weld defects
Go/no-go indication
Data compatible with grinding or remedial action
Deployment
AGILITY crawlers
Access critical weld sections previously thought to be unreachable.
AUGA.reach
Linear actuators attach directly to ILUC for weld inspection in the firing line.
Pre-coating inspection
Ensure welds are ready for coating with our coatability inspection service. Welds are scanned, repaired with smart grinding unit if necessary, then rescanned and verified to meet project specifications. Extra-wide camera field-of-view, bespoke LED lighting and high accuracy lasers designed specifically to provide data required to confirm weld suitability.
Corrosion identification
Corrosion is one of the biggest challenges facing the energy industry, estimated to be responsible for around 25% of all pipeline failures. Identifying corrosion defects effectively is a vital part of asset management. Our inspection systems help clients detect and identify corrosion problems.
Laser measurement of internal pipe features
Visual record of pipe interior
Accurate, calibrated measurements
Early detection of defects for preventative action
Increased pipeline integrity
360° camera and laser scan
SmartGrind: weld remediation
Inspect, repair, inspect again:
Smart grinding unit resolves weld issues
Grinding and polishing system improves and strengthens surfaces
Post-grinding, inspection system confirms weld quality
Software and analysis: WeldAnalysis
Assess wide range of defects
View laser and camera data in tandem
Rapid go/no go indicator
Results export to Excel
Independent verification and expert advice
Independent verification
As a reliable and trusted independent expert, OMS offers third-party inspection and verification services in pipes and pipe welds, both onshore and offshore. Our services and technology have inspected and verified tens of thousands of oil and gas pipes across the world.
Guide to weld inspection
Every stage in energy production depends on good quality welds. Each weld is a critical link on which the integrity of an entire system rests. Weld inspection plays a vital role in ensuring pipelines are strong, safe and long-lasting.
Recent weld inspection project experience
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