{"id":20,"date":"2026-09-17T19:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T17:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r41789370401rk.wp1.ncsrv.de\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-09-21T16:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:45:14","slug":"spc-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"SPC Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\">Self-Propelled Pipeline Inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DIROTEC&#8217;s self-propelled pipeline inspection technology provides an efficient alternative to conventional pressure-driven inspection methods, particularly for large-diameter pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By eliminating the need for additional propulsion compressors in suitable applications, our technology can significantly reduce operational costs, minimize preparation time and enable faster inspections of large-diameter pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compressor-Free Operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eliminates the need for additional propulsion compressors in suitable applications, reducing equipment requirements and operating costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faster Inspection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduced preparation time and efficient self-propelled movement enable faster pipeline inspections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced Operating Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lower equipment requirements and shorter inspection times help reduce overall project costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bilder-iphone-11.05.11gemischt-043-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"Self-propelled pipeline inspection equipment at a pipeline job site\" class=\"wp-image-25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bilder-iphone-11.05.11gemischt-043-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bilder-iphone-11.05.11gemischt-043-767x573.jpg 767w, https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bilder-iphone-11.05.11gemischt-043-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bilder-iphone-11.05.11gemischt-043-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bilder-iphone-11.05.11gemischt-043-2048x1530-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SPC at jobsite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Pipeline Diameter<\/td><td>36\u2033\u201356\u2033 (smaller on request)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating Range<\/td><td>&gt; 50 km (30 miles)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pulling Force<\/td><td>&gt; 30,000 N<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diameter Reduction<\/td><td>Up to 20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Travel Speed<\/td><td>Up to 1.5 m\/s<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive System<\/td><td>Electro-hydraulic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Energy Supply<\/td><td>On-board energy unit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operation<\/td><td>Tetherless, bi-directional<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application &amp; Capabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SPC Shuttle is a self-propelled robotic platform designed to transport inspection equipment and other payloads through pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Camera and video inspection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport of inline inspection equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital laser surveys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal coating applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipeline drying systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positioning of welding alignment equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inliner installation support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Operational Advantages:<\/strong> Tetherless operation, bi-directional movement, constant travel speed and precise positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:dietrich@dirotec.eu\">Request Technical Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore DIROTEC&#8217;s engineering and pipeline inspection solutions.<a href=\"https:\/\/dirotec.eu\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8\">Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-Propelled Pipeline Inspection DIROTEC&#8217;s self-propelled pipeline inspection technology provides an efficient alternative to conventional pressure-driven inspection methods, particularly for large-diameter pipelines. 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