In industries like oil & gas, municipal utilities, and chemical processing, pipe inspection is essential, not optional. It’s a core part of preventing costly downtime, maintaining safety, and ensuring systems perform under pressure. But the job comes with its fair share of complications.
From navigating complex pipe layouts to capturing clear imagery for documentation, inspectors often work in less-than-ideal conditions, made worse by tools that weren’t built for the realities of the field. These challenges slow down work, reduce accuracy, and increase risk.
The Real Issues in Pipe Inspection
Here’s what inspectors are up against:
- Limited access to narrow or curved pipe runs
- Poor image quality that hides critical flaws
- Bulky or fragile equipment that’s hard to maneuver
- Lack of digital tools for efficient reporting or team collaboration
- Systems that require constant recalibration or frequent repairs
For teams under pressure to detect corrosion, weld defects, or blockages, these issues are more than just inconvenient—they affect performance and timelines.
EPIC: A Practical, Field-Tested Pipe Inspection Solution
Pipe inspection doesn’t happen in clean, controlled environments. It happens in tight spaces, often on a deadline, and always with high stakes. That’s why SPI developed the EPIC Pipe Inspection Camera System—a practical, field-tested solution designed to meet the real-world challenges inspectors face every day.
From navigating complex pipe layouts to capturing crystal-clear visuals and streamlining documentation, EPIC is purpose-built to perform where it matters most: in the field.
Hard-to-Reach Areas
With a 30-meter (100-foot) insertion tube just 5.5mm in diameter, EPIC navigates long, narrow, and complex pipe systems—no teardown required. It’s 4-way, 360° articulation provides full directional control, even in sharp bends and vertical drops.
Image Clarity in Difficult Conditions
Pipes are often dirty, dark, and damaged. EPIC offers two interchangeable camera heads (24mm wide-angle and 40mm rotational) along with Ultra HD imaging, LED lighting, and manual focus to ensure you get the shot you need—no guesswork.
Built for Detailed Inspection
Spotting fine cracks, corrosion, or blockages requires more than just a basic camera. EPIC delivers sharp visuals on a 7” Ultra HD LCD monitor so you can identify issues on the spot—without reruns or second-guessing.
Simple, Effective Documentation
EPIC makes it easy to document your work. It features built-in recording with a removable 32GB SD card and USB support, so you can capture and share footage without juggling extra devices.
Reliable in the Field
This isn’t lab equipment—it’s built for the field. EPIC features a rugged design, a 5-hour rechargeable battery (replaceable), and a modular build that keeps setup simple and downtime low.
Pipe inspection is a critical part of maintaining operational safety and efficiency. At SPI, we understand the challenges teams face in the field and have built solutions like the EPIC system to meet those challenges head-on. Whether it’s navigating tight spaces, capturing clear visuals, or simplifying documentation, EPIC is designed to keep inspections moving accurately, efficiently, and without unnecessary complications.
TLDR:
Pipe inspection is critical in high-stakes industries, but it’s often slowed down by outdated or ineffective tools. The EPIC Pipe Inspection Camera System from SPI is designed to address real challenges in the field, offering better access, clearer imaging, and easier documentation in a system that works the way inspectors need it to.
