Inuktun Services Ltd.
Inuktun Services Ltd. designs and manufactures a unique product
line of rugged and reliable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV).
These vehicles are commonly used as transporters for
instrumentation or video inspection systems. They travel
overland, underwater and through pipes and conduit. Inuktun
also carries out the design and manufacture of many custom ROV
systems as well as contract mechanical designs such as
manipulators, mechanisms and underwater equipment.
Company Details
Year Established:
1989
Total Sales ($CDN):
$1,000,000 - $5,000,000
Number of Employees:
25
Company Information
Colin Dobell
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(250) 729-8080
Fax:
(250) 729-8077
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Michael Reintgen
Title:
Manager
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(250) 729-8080
Fax:
(250) 729-8077
Email:
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Amanda Stewart
Telephone:
(250) 729-8080
Fax:
(250) 729-8077
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Terry Knight
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(250) 729-8080
Fax:
(250) 729-8077
Email:
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Zelda Johnson
Title:
Office Administrator
Telephone:
(250) 729-8080
Fax:
(250) 729-8077
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Products
Robotics
Remote Vehicles
Inuktun Services remote vehicles are the premier choice for
transporting various equipment packages. These are powerful and
sophisticated vehicles that include proportional direction
control and an integrated control station. Many of the
platforms can change shape, pan and tilt a camera or articulate
an equipment component while moving. The majority of the
systems are built from modular components and the tracks,
lights, and cameras can be purchased separately for personalized
robotic projects. Inuktuns vehicles and the equipment on them
is typically operator controlled but this provides a base for
semi-autonomous operation to be added. Customizations in this
regard have been done previously.
Surveillance Systems
Inuktun caries a number of robotic vehicles that would be useful
for surveillance. The Micro VGTV can crawl under very low
clearance items (2.5') and then change its shape and camera
orientation (10' high and 180 degree tilt)to record the
environment. Similarly, the Scissors vehicle can extend its
height from 16 to 65 inches and pan its camera 300 degrees and
tilt it 150 degrees. This versatility allows the vehicle to
find the best surveillance location. Inuktuns Scallop ROV is
the leading ROV for underwater surveillance since its small size
and affordable price make it applicable to many situations.
Underwater Camera Systems
Inuktun carries three varieties of underwater cameras. The
first is a stationary camera and light on an extendable rod.
The rod has multiple joints that can be set at necessary angles
for the viewing requirements. The second camera is contained in
a clear sphere at the end of a tether. It can pan and tilt 180
degrees. The third option for viewing underwater is the Scallop
ROV which can maneuver in all directions and adjust its camera
tilt by 180 degrees.
Pipe Inspection Systems
Inuktun is a leading provider for pipe inspection systems. Its
foundation is the rugged and extremely powerful tracked
propulsion system available in two sizes, Microtracs and
Minitracs. Each of these tracks are depth rated to 100 ft. and
capable of carrying 100lbs and pulling 1000ft of tether.
Inuktuns pipe inspection vehicles are built to carry camera and
lights in pipes from 4 to 30 inches in diameter. The VersaTrax
system can be easily adjusted on site to inspect 6 to 30 inch
diameter pipes. The Vertical Crawler system changes shape on
the fly to accommodate 8 to 12 inch diameter vertical and
horizontal pipes. All systems come with a tether, tether
management system, control station and power supply.
Submersible Remotely Operated Vehicle Systems (rov)
Inuktuns submersible ROV is the smallest, full functional,
commercially available ROV in existence. Measuring 14 x 9 x 8.5
inches, the Scallop ROV weights only 9 lbs and its complete
system is contained in two hand carried rugged plastic cases.
The ROV is flown through the water through joystick control of
its two horizontal thrusters and dial control of its vertical
thruster, which sets the vehicles depth. The tether is 125
long and is neutrally buoyant for easy maneuverability of the
small ROV. The Scallop has a color CCD camera with a 180-degree
tilt. Three options are available with the system, a depth
gauge, a compass and a manipulator.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Remote controlled, rugged, stable tracked vehicle. 18X color
optical zoom camera, 2 Helium Neon Laser aiming system, 40 W
Halogen lights, variable tilt disrupter. Option of Neutrex
Waterjet Disrupter MK II 29mm mounted on Inuktun's MiniTracs or
Proparms 12.5 Recoilless Waterjet Disrupter mounted on Inuktun's
MicroTracs. Tether, power and controls interchangeable so one
low price for both sizes.
Environmental Products And Services
Micro Vgtv Duct Crawler.
Inuktun Services Ltd. provides a unique, video camera equipped, mobile robotic duct crawler, known as the MICRO VGTV. The small, portable, Variable Geometry Tracked Vehicle provides users with real-time video information regarding the condition of ductwork and other confined space areas.
The MICRO VGTV is equipped with either a black & white or colour video camera and variable intensity lights. The vehicle can be deployed in ductwork as small as 8 inches and is supplied with a 100 ft. multiconductor tether cable, power supply and controller. A video monitor and recorder can be connected to the system to provide the operator with real-time visual information regarding the internal condition of ducting.
The MICRO VGTV is unique in that its geometry can be varied from a lying down position, in which the tracks are configured much the same as those on a bulldozer, to standing up, in which case the tracks take on a triangular configuration. This allows the operator to raise or lower the video camera height as well as change the center of gravity of the vehicle to assist in negotiating obstacles or other operational constraints. In addition, the video camera and lights can be remotely tilted allowing the operator a better view of a particular area of concern.
Minitrac And Micro Trac Mobile Robotic Vehicles.
Inuktun Services Ltd. provides Minitrac and Micro Trac units which are small, powerful remotely operated crawler type robotic transporters. The company provides these units as stand-alone items to clients wishing to develop their own robotic vehicles or provide a complete design and integration service to clients having unique applications.
The equipment is designed in a manner that allows video cameras, lights, data acquisition sensors, and specific task related tooling to be readily integrated with it. The crawler units are versatile, powerful and small enough to be deployed through small access openings. Equipment available with these units includes video cameras, camera pan and tilt units, variable intensity lights, camera/sensor package raise/lower mechanisms, and a variety of data acquisition sensors.
The equipment is modular and can be easily reconfigured to serve a variety of remotely operated mobile robotic tasks.
Isl Remotely Operated Vehicle (rov).
lnuktun Services Ltd. designs and manufactures high quality mobile robotic systems and modular system components for use in the transport, delivery and positioning of data acquisition instrumentation and task performance tooling. The company is highly regarded for its development of small, cost effective, remotely operated robotic vehicles and systems such as MINITRACS, MICROTRACS, MICROVGTV, CIRCUMSPECTOR, VERSATRAX and ROV SEAMOR. This equipment is particularly well suited for applications in hazardous areas and/or confined spaces such as the inspection/characterization of vaults or bunkers, pipe and duct systems, and tanks and pools.
Representative projects/sales for: Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Company (WINCO): An internal duct characterization system (IDCS) with remotely operated inspection vehicle, pan and tilt camera, tether management system and computerized control/monitoring system.
GE Nuclear Energy: A remotely operated video camera manipulator system for integration and operation with a submersible ROV.
Redzone Robotics: A set of heavy duty MINITRAC transporter units designed to carry equipment loads of up to 200 lbs. in confined operating spaces.
NDT Design: A remotely operated, modular vehicle to transport and control existing non-destructive examination equipment for inspecting welds in 22 inch diameter pipe to a distance of up to 2500 feet.
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