Audubon adopts the PLX-Portable solution from Plastometrex.
Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon) is set to adopt the PLX-Portable non-destructive pipeline material verification system from Plastometrex. The EPC solutions provider hopes the system will provide reliable, immediate data support when it comes to integrity management and regulatory compliance.
Additionally, the PLX-Portable solution should provide Audubon’s engineers with non-destructive, reliable, in-situ support when it comes to gas pipeline operations. This should lead to a reduced risk for operators and improve the predicted lifespan of assets while also complying with the US Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Mega Rule.
“Audubon is dedicated to innovation in all we do. Applying cutting-edge technologies for pipeline integrity management enhances our service offerings to the benefit of our customers and our communities,” said Joel Troyer, Vice President of Industrial Solutions at Audubon. “The PLX-Portable tool enables us to provide fast and reliable material verification, which will result in safe, compliant pipelines and facilities over their lifetime.”
“We are excited to support Audubon in its mission to enhance pipeline integrity with our PLX-Portable system,” added Dr James Dean, CEO of Plastometrex. “This collaboration highlights the value of our PIP technology in delivering accurate, non-destructive material verification data swiftly, setting a new benchmark in the field.”
About the PLX-Portable system
Plastometrex’s material verification system is powered by its Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) technology. This is a testing method which provides enhanced levels of accuracy and aims to maximise data reliability, while testing processes and in-built system safeguards remove data uncertainties. The test itself requires minimal surface preparation with an estimated 30-minute test time per quadrant.