BIKE Platform

Name: BIKE Platform
Brand: Nexxis

Mobile inspection and maintenance robotics is a fast growing industrial market. One of the main advantages of mobile robots is that they can reach locations inaccessible by humans because of size constraints, temperature, immersion in liquids or safety reasons.

More info about product

Certified and experienced engineers today enter and “look” at the predefined locations to take pictures for reporting. Beside very expensive organizational issues such as watchmen and ventilation this procedure is very dangerous for the experts.

In this framework, the BIKE inspection robot has been developed. The BIKE platform is a magnetic wheeled robot capable of inspecting power plant facilities and multiple applications in the oil&gas industry, such as vessel or pipe inspection.

At a Glance

The BIKE platform is a lightweight (10kg) ultramobile robotic platform.
Capable of passing convex and concave corners of up to 90 degrees (steps, obstacles, flanges)
Fully remote controlled and equipped with navigation aids (front & rear view cameras and 3D pose view.
Payload of 5kg can be equipped with NDT sensors (Ultrasonic / Phased Array, Eddy Current) and/or Pan-Tilt inspection camera

How it Works

To climb obstacles (e.g. stairs) Inspection Robotics introduced the innovative locomotion concept with climbing and obstacle passing capabilities. It consists of four magnetic wheels aligned in 2 rows which allows the robot to pass convex and concave 90 degree corners.

Main Features

ultra compact robotic platform
2 integrated inspection/navigation cameras
lightweight and fully remote controlled
crossing convex and concave 90 degrees corners

Applications

The BIKE platform can be used for all visual inspections on ferromagnetic steel structures.

oil rigs
pipelines
ship hulls
steel factories
steel bridges

Nexxis

Hi we’re Nexxis,

We’re about so much more than just hiring and selling top quality technical equipment.

Our flexible, solutions-driven approach helps our customers make smarter and more profitable business decisions of their own. When they choose Nexxis as their technical equipment supplier, they enter into a value-driven partnership which enables them to achieve better outcomes for their business and their own clients too.

At the heart of our operation is the supply of an extensive range of leading-edge inspection, testing and measuring equipment for a variety of applications including offshore oil rigs, subsea installations, engines, machinery, mining operations, infrastructure projects and manufacturing processes. All these products are available for hire, lease or purchase.

We know from experience that industrial projects are fluid and that requirements change all the time. We also know that our customers’ circumstances are constantly changing and that they need rapid and practical responses. That’s where our ‘flexible adaptability’ gives our customers a distinct competitive advantage.

Our whole aim is to reduce project downtime so when you buy, lease or hire any of our technical equipment, you enjoy innovative and flexible contract options, the very best and most advanced equipment on the market, highly skilled and experienced technical support and the benefit of our downtime mitigation guarantee.

As a business we keep up with rapidly evolving technological developments and bring you the most advanced equipment in the world with a continually expanding our range to ensure we have the right equipment to suit your needs.

We’re with you all the way. Comprehensive training on all of our products, either at our Perth offices or on-site, ensure that you maximise the benefit of your investment, plus our team of highly skilled and field-trained technicians are available 24/7 for emergency support.

We believe that our genuine solutions-driven approach, flexible financing options, expert advice and the very latest global technologies set Nexxis apart from other technical equipment companies. We will help you make more profitable business decisions and do the best job possible for your clients.

Choose from our extensive range of top quality, reliable equipment which includes:

Inspection Cameras (RVI)
Crawlers & Robotics
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment
Mechanical Tooling
Measurement and Alignment
Foreign Object Search and Retrieval (FOSAR) equipment

Nexxis acquired SixDe (formerly known as GMT) in 2018 to expand their machining capabilities and offer a more diverse range of services to their clients? SixDe specialise in a range of services including CNC Machining, Precision Machining, Roll forming, Polyurethane Mouldings and more.

To discuss your requirements and discover how Nexxis can help your business, contact us today.