Inspecting chemical pipelines for defects is a risky business. For that reason, Specialized Maintenance Services Inc. (SMS) in Pasadena, Texas (a Carylon Company), relies heavily on its fleet of seven EX-Zone Approved pipelineinspection cameras made by Pearpoint/SPX.
The cameras are made mostly of brass and are equipped with Kevlar-coated cables that are sealed on the ends. That enables the tractor-mounted cameras to safely inspect hazardous environments without creating explosion-igniting sparks, says Darrell Martin, president of SMS, which cleans industrial pipelines and tanks and also provides hydroexcavating services.
"It's extremely dangerous work," Martin explains. "When
