Lateral Launch System
Inspect Mainline And Lateral Pipelines In A Single Run.
This single, fully integrated unit does double duty, increasing your productivity day-in and day-out. Dual video monitors simplify both launching and retrieval, while a rugged, six-wheel-drive tractor powers through the lines. Mainline and lateral launch cable reels offer easy retrieval after inspection.
General Features
- For 6″-24″ diameter mainlines and 4”-8” lateral lines.
- Capable of mainline inspections up to 500 feet in length and lateral inspections of up to 200 feet.
- Three forward speeds, reverse and freewheel.
- Single-conductor technology for significant cost and performance advantages over multi-conductor technology through interchangeability of components, backwards and forwards compatibility, and reduced downtime.
- Integrated 512Hz beacon (sonde) for locating.
- Water resistant per IP68 requirements.
- Integrated pan/tilt mainline camera.
- High-resolution 1545 lateral camera.
- Integrated rollers for assistance on deployment.
- Lifting hooks for easy deployment and retrieval.
- Single-bolt mounting point for quick wheel removal and installation.
- Stainless-steel skids protect from pipe joints which could snag or flip unit.
- Powerful 90W motor.
- Tilt-up connector reduces wear and tear on pigtail connection.
- Integrated rollers to assist tractor over offsets during retrieval.
- Lateral cable drive system with six stainless-steel, gear-driven drive rollers.
SinCon cable features a 5,400-pound breaking strength (versus 500 to 2,000 pounds for multi-conductor cable).
Options
- Optional locating receiver available.
Available Wheels
Mainline Camera
- High-resolution video (2.38 megapixel) with a total zoom of 120:1 (10X optical and 12X digital).
- Integrated pan/tilt head with 270° of pan and 180° of rotation for full 360° inspection capabilities.
- Auto iris and auto focus.
- Programmable pan and rotate limits with on-screen instructions.
- Scratch-resistant sapphire window cover for durability.
- Adjustable, ultra-bright LED dual light array (1,300 total lumens) with remote-controlled settings allows inspection of pipes without additional lights.
- Home function to return camera head to straight-ahead position.
- Optional inclinometer and integrated lasers for crack measurement.
Lateral Line Camera
- High-resolution 1545 lateral camera with auto-uprighting picture and built-in 512 Hz locating beacon (sonde).
- Elevating mount rotates 180° and elevates up to a 90° position for ease of launching into the lateral.
- Can deploy and retract at a rate of up-to 30 feet per minute.
Rear View Of Unit
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Lateral line camera rotates up to 90 degrees.
Compare Transporters
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Lateral Launch | Transtar II | Transtar | Protrak | Storm Drain |
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| Pipe Sizes | 4" to 12" | 6" to 24" | 6" to 24" | 6" to 30" | 6" (relined) to 30" |
24" and up |
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| Weight (w/o camera) |
15 lbs | 42.5 lbs | 30 lbs | 37.5 lbs | 33 lbs | 100 lbs |
| Length (w/o camera) |
11" | 32" | 14" | 19" | 27" | 36" |
| Speeds (Forward/Reverse) |
3/1/freewheel | 3/1/freewheel | 3/1/freewheel | 3/1/freewheel | 3/1/freewheel | 3/1/freewheel |
| Motor/Power | 90W | 90W | 2 x 90W | 2 x 90W | 150W | 125W |