Laser profile sensor measures size and shape of pipe girth welds

Non-contact, laser profile displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are being utilised on a new, groundbreaking internal weld inspection system. The sensor measures the internal size and shape of girth welds on pipes that are destined for use in subsea oil and gas applications.

UK-based company Optical Metrology Services Limited (OMS) has integrated Micro-Epsilon’s scanCONTROL 2700 laser profile sensor on its new Internal Weld Scanning Tool. This innovative tool is used to internally scan welds inside pipes – both visually and dimensionally – enabling engineers to quickly and confidently assess the quality of the root weld.

OMS is a specialist measurement technology company that provides measurement services and precision measurement systems to the oil and gas industry. A key focus for the company is in the dimensional measurement of oil and gas pipes or other similar structures such as aero engines, process industry tubes or manufactured cylindrical objects, where dimensions are critical.