Inspector Systems Rainer Hitzel GmbH
German manufacturer of self-propelled pipe inspection and maintenance robots for nuclear, petrochemical, and industrial pipeline inspection since 1983.
Inspector Systems Rainer Hitzel GmbH is a German manufacturer of pipe crawler robots founded in November 1983 by Rainer Hitzel and headquartered in Rödermark, south of Frankfurt, Hessen. The owner-managed company specializes in self-propelled, tethered, and remotely operated robots for the internal inspection, non-destructive testing, and maintenance of industrial pipelines and pipe systems. Products include video and laser inspection crawlers, ultrasonic inspection robots, and customized pipe robots designed for challenging buried or difficult-to-access pipelines.
Primary application sectors include nuclear power stations, conventional power plants, refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants, district heating systems, gas pipelines, and offshore infrastructure. Inspector Systems has deployed robots in 31 countries across five continents, establishing a global presence as a specialist in complex pipeline inspection.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Video and Laser Pipe Inspection Robot
Self-propelled tethered pipe crawler for video and laser interior inspection of industrial pipelines in nuclear, petrochemical, and power plant applications.
Ultrasonic Pipe Inspection Robot
Remotely operated pipe crawler equipped with ultrasonic sensors for non-destructive wall-thickness testing in industrial pipelines.
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WEBSITE
https://inspector-systems.com/PHONE
+49 6074 9171230HEADQUARTERS
Germany
Company Facts
Founded
1983
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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