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ATEX/IECEx Zone 0 Inspection Robot

by Valkim Technologies

ATEX/IECEx Zone 0 Inspection Robot

Specifications

Certification
ATEX (EU directive 2014/34/EU) and IECEx, assessed by Eurofins and CML notified bodies

Overview

The first-of-its-kind ATEX/IECEx Zone 0 certified robotic crawler for inspection of live hydrocarbon storage tanks. It eliminates confined-space entry, roof access, and hot work permits, keeping the asset in service and reducing downtime. Captures high-resolution visual, thickness, and corrosion data streamed in real time. Standard sensors include HD visual, UT thickness, gas, temperature, and orientation. Custom sensor packages can be integrated. Certified by Eurofins and CML notified bodies.

Key features

  • First-of-its-kind ATEX/IECEx Zone 0 certified robotic crawler
  • Operates inside live, in-service tanks — no drain/degas/recommission cycles
  • Eliminates confined-space entry, roof access, and hot work permits
  • Reduces downtime and cost — cuts weeks of lost production and six-figure shutdown costs per inspection cycle
  • Captures high-resolution visual, thickness, and corrosion data streamed in real time
  • Standard configuration includes HD visual, UT thickness, gas, temperature and orientation sensors
  • Custom sensor packages can be integrated
  • Certified through ATEX (EU) and IECEx (international) with third-party Eurofins and CML notified-body assessment
  • Onboard intelligence for real-time inspection data capture, processing, and streaming
  • Designed for petroleum storage, refining, defence fuel infrastructure, aerospace fuels, and hazardous storage assets
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