MagCrawler™

The TSC Subsea MagCrawler™ represents the latest in remote subsea inspection technology. It was developed specifically to enable the ROV deployment of TSC Subsea’s exclusive ACFM® Array Probes to inspect subsea geometries such as circumferential welds in pipes/tubulars, fillet and full-penetration welds in plates.

MagCrawler™

The MagCrawler™ provides access to areas that are restricted, dangerous or expensive to reach using divers, such as the splash zone and confined compartments.

The MagCrawler™ offers smart deployment and operation:

  • Once the MagCrawler™ magnetically attaches to the inspection surface, the ROV releases it.
  • Two rubber caterpillar tracks provide crawler traction and are easily maneuverable to steer the crawler over the inspection surface.
  • Motorised mechanisms allow the probe to be deployed accurately over the weld to be inspected.
  • A 360° rotational head allows flange welds to be inspected with full coverage of the weld and the heat-affected zone.
  • Passive compliance holds the probe in contact with the inspection surface, ensuring the probe is aligned correctly with the inspection surface during operation.
  • Dedicated control software follows simple weld paths.
  • Positional adjustments can be made in both longitudinal and transverse directions, which allows full coverage of the area to be inspected.
  • The MagCrawler™ captures high-quality ACFM® data with the fine motor controls and on-board, backlit cameras provide real-time visual feedback to verify that the stipulated scan criteria are being met.

The MagCrawler:

  • Can be deployed by ROV or via deck launch
  • Can be deployed with ACFM®, ART or PEC
  • Has typical inspection speeds of 30mm/s (1.18ins/s), with a multiple pass inspection being 15 mins/m
  • Is rated for water depths up to 150m (493ft)
  • Can easily maneuver on diameters greater than 760mm (30 ins)
  • Uses a closed-loop feedback motor control for accurate weld tracking and a uniform scan speed
  • Can inspect through paint and other coatings
  • Is tolerant of residual marine growth

Our Services

Subsea Structures

Splash Zone

Vessels and FPSOs

Flexible Risers

Pipelines

Grouting

Case Studies

Subsea Grout Integrity Assessment with ART

Grout integrity verification of subsea structures is now possible thanks to TSC Subsea’s innovative technology and the development of its unique solution, the ART GUIDE scanner.

Subsea Grout Integrity Assessment with ART

Subsea Grout Integrity Assessment with ART

Grout integrity verification of subsea structures is now possible thanks to TSC Subsea’s innovative technology and the development of its unique solution, the ART GUIDE scanner.

Deploying dual NDT methods for the inspection of complex welds.

Deploying dual NDT methods for the inspection of complex welds.

The Challenge TSC Subsea received a request from a major operator, Equinor AS, to evaluate the feasibility of inspecting subsea risers coated with thermally sprayed aluminium (TSA). Specifically, the inspection focused on assessing the fillet weld surrounding an anode...

Inspecting Concrete Weighed Pipes with SPECTA

Inspecting Concrete Weighed Pipes with SPECTA

The Challenge TSC Subsea was contracted by a client to  carry out wall thickness assessment of Condensate Export Pipeline (CEP) and Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM) without removing the protective concrete weight coat (CWC). The assessment was required as the client...

Subsea Phased Array (SPA)

Subsea Phased Array (SPA)

TSC Subsea were challenged to investigate sand erosion concerns on subsea structure piping off the coast of Western Australia. The inspection campaign covered multiple assets including Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM), tie in spool and subsea cooling skid in the Halyard Field and a PLEM in the East Spar Field.