Fast & Reliable Pipeline Material Verification
Boasting industry-leading accuracy, the PLX-Portable delivers reliable stress-strain results quickly, non-destructively, and in-situ, with report-ready pipeline material verification data available immediately from the dig site.
PLX-Portable
Employing the proven scientific methodology - PIP - the PLX-Portable provides non-destructive and reliable material verification data, straight out of the ditch and available immediately from anywhere via our cloud-based platform, PLXUS.
Industry-leading accuracy
The PLX-Portable has set a new industry standard, with record MAPE values for yield and tensile strength.
Reliable data
Simple, guided operation, automated testing and system safeguards keeps you free from risk of technician error and data uncertainties.
Streamlined & scalable testing
Simplified surface preparation, followed by a 30-minute per quadrant test, delivers quick results, with 2-day training to get your teams up and running fast.
Final results in the ditch
Results are generated straight from the dig site, with report-ready data available immediately and accessible from anywhere via cloud-based platform.
Our partners
Globally leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in all areas of asset integrity
Leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services
National measurement standards laboratory for the UK
UK Government Award
How it works
- Grind surface using hand-held, off-the-shelf tools.
- Attach cradle to pipe using our bespoke strap-tightening system.
- Connect the indenter module and perform an indent.
- Our software - CORSICA - then analyses the profile shape and gives a full stress-strain curve and real-time strength data. The whole process takes under 30 minutes and requires only one person to operate.
Included kit
Cradle and supporting accessories
Indenter
module
Optical profilometer
module
Setting the standard for accuracy
MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) is a common assessment method for material verification systems in the pipeline industry, where a lower value indicates better performance.
The PLX-Portable consistently achieves the lowest MAPE value in the industry, most recently of 3.6% for yield and tensile strength, as well as lowest maximum error, as cited in a key industry report.
The cost of inaccuracy
Tune into our upcoming webinar where CTO, Dr Jimmy Campbell, uncovers how common material verification technologies can misjudge pipe strength by up to 25%, and shares solutions to protect pipeline integrity.
Register now for The Cost of Inaccuracy: How to Achieve Material Verification Reliability
“The PLX-Portable tool enables us to provide fast and reliable material verification, which will result in safe, compliant pipelines and facilities over their lifetime.”
Joel Troyer, Vice President of Industrial Solutions
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