Pipe Trekker manufactures durable, portable pipe inspection crawlers designed for the trenchless industry. These battery-powered systems offer reliable deployment in various pipe diameters, including fully submersible operations. The accompanying software facilitates intuitive data capture, organization, and report generation for thorough asset condition assessment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Sewer and stormwater pipe inspections often require cumbersome equipment and complex setups, making thorough assessments challenging and time-consuming. Missed defects or obstructions can lead to costly mistakes for contractors and municipalities.
Solution
Pipe Trekker offers a range of portable, battery-powered robotic crawlers and software solutions designed to simplify sewer pipe inspections. Their crawlers are built for durability and ease of use, enabling efficient data capture in harsh environments. The company's solutions range from basic video and data recording to advanced NASSCO-compliant PACP reporting with GIS integrations. Pipe Trekker's crawlers are depth-rated and equipped with features like magnetically coupled drives and sapphire-coated lenses.
Target Audience
The primary customers are municipalities, contractors, and inspection service providers responsible for maintaining and assessing sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
Features
- Battery-powered crawlers with up to 8 hours of battery life for portability
- A-200 crawler suitable for 8" pipes and above, with a modular robotic elevating arm to center the camera head
- A-150 crawler designed for 6" and larger pipes, featuring a full HD pan/tilt camera
- Rugged design with magnetically coupled drives, anodized aluminum construction, and waterproof rating (164' depth)
- Integration with leading software providers like WinCan and SewerAI for comprehensive reporting
- Optional PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) camera, 512 Hz sonde, and floodlights
- Custom van solutions with stainless steel and aluminum construction, integrated cranes, and a 5000W inverter
- Software options ranging from simple SD card recording to Pipe Trekker CONTROL software with live grading/scoring and report generation