Product Definition + Application Scenarios
The K18 is an intelligent robot designed for industrial and municipal pipeline inspection, specializing in visual data collection of internal pipeline conditions. It supports DN300 to DN2000 pipelines, including municipal water supply/drainage networks, industrial process corridors, and gas/heat transmission pipelines—commonly buried underground and reliant on manual inspections for extended periods.
Common Pipeline Issues & Challenges in Manual Inspection
Underground pipeline hazards are often hidden and complex:
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Obvious Defects: Wall cracks, joint misalignment, deformation, root intrusion, or sediment blockages.
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Hidden Risks: Early-stage leaks (manifesting as localized dampness), uniform corrosion causing wall thinning, which may escalate into road collapses, water contamination, or gas leaks.
Manual inspection faces significant limitations:
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High Safety Risks: Requires entering confined spaces (wells/narrow pipes), exposing workers to oxygen deprivation, toxic gases, and collapse hazards.
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Low Efficiency: Relies on flashlights and smartphone cameras, with limited visibility and light, achieving only ~100 meters of inspection daily.
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Inaccurate Data: Blurry images and detail loss prevent precise detection of 0.5mm cracks or minor corrosion.
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Poor Environmental Adaptability: Equipment damage from water/mud, frequent repositioning during long inspections, and time-consuming workflows.
K18’s Core Functions
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2-Megapixel High-Definition Imaging: Captures wall cracks, sediment thickness variations, and subtle corrosion spots, delivering engineering-grade clarity for analysis.
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100-Meter Wireless Transmission: Operates wirelessly inside pipelines, enabling real-time remote monitoring and eliminating cable retrieval delays, improving long-distance inspection efficiency by over 3 times.
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One-Click Screenshots + Continuous Recording: Quickly save high-resolution screenshots of anomalies, with timestamp-marked videos for traceable defect localization.
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IP68 Waterproof/Dustproof: Thrives in waterlogged or muddy environments, operating reliably in humidity and dust.
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360° Rotatable Camera: Navigates bends, diameter transitions, and complex pipe geometries, eliminating blind spots through adaptive angle adjustments.
Conclusion
Redefining Reliability in Pipeline InspectionThe K18 transforms underground pipeline inspection through technology—enhancing visibility, efficiency, and data accuracy. By replacing subjective human judgment with digital precision, it mitigates risks, shortens maintenance cycles, and ensures objective, actionable assessments of pipeline health.
