R. Brooks Associates

Engineered Solutions 

 

Since 1995 the Brooks Engineering team has been providing innovative solutions to technical issues covering a wide variety of applications.  From custom robotics and delivery systems to specialty tooling and inspection systems. 

 

Custom Tooling 
Below is just a sample of the many different capabilities possessed by the Brooks engineering team.  Each of these systems was custom designed to fill a special inspection need and has now been adopted into the standard Brooks  tooling arsenal.  All Brooks tooling can be controlled with the custom GUI developed for that specific tool through the Universal Control Station (UCS), making inspections faster and more reliable. 
  
 
 
SWATS PT (Shell to Wrapper Annulus Transport System)

 Brooks SWATS PT Remote Annulus Inspection System

 

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Originally designed to support annulus and tubelane inspections for nuclear facilities, SWATS PT has made a place for itself as a universal inspection tool.  Outfitted with one fixed navigation camera and one PTZ capable high resolution inspection camera SWATS PT supports both generator and heat exchanger inspection. For more information on the SWATS PT and standard SWATS PT services available, download the Brooks Remote Annulus Inspection brochure or contact a Brooks representative. 

 

Key System Features 

 

> Magnetic Wheel Drive Base

> One Fixed Navigation Camera

> One PTZ Capable Inspection Camera

> CIS Image Capture Capable

 

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MIGS (Manual In-bundle Guidetube System)


 

  

Brooks MIGS/BICS (Manul In bundle Guidetube System)

 

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Developed to inspect the narrow gaps of tri-pitched steam generators, MIGS (Manual In-bundle Guidetube System) is a boom guidetube system that is capable of precisely positioning a specialized video probe and retrieval tooling for in-bundle services, making characterization and trending easier than ever. For more information on the MIGS system and standard MIGS  services available, download the Brooks Tri & Square Pitch In-bundle Inspection & Retrieval Services brochure or contact a Brooks representative.  

 

 

Key System Features 

 

> High resolution imaging with high intensity LED
   lighting

> Operates in square and  tri-pitched generators with
   tube gaps of .116 in or greater

>Precise column indexing with visual location feedback
   to ensure accuracy

> Working channel accommodates:

 

- Retrieval Tooling

- Abrasive Cutting Tools


>  CIS Image Capture  Capable

 

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 UBIB (Upper Bundle In-bundle Inspection System)
 

Brooks Upper Bundle In-Bundle Remote Inspection System

 

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UBIB was specifically designed to reach upper in-bundle regions of steam generators and  heat exchangers, areas previously inaccessible with older inspection technology.  The system provides valuable information regarding support plate fouling, cracking and in-bundle deposit accumulation.For more information on UBIB or to see how Brooks can help you, contact a brooks representative.

 

Key System Features 

 

> Patented Technology

> Precise Alignment and Positioning Feedback

> Exclusive Capability to Access Inter-bundle Area at
   TSP (Specific Row & Column Indexing)

> Capable of Inspecting Many Steam Generator Models

CIS Image Capture  Capable 

 

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 Control Systems
   
UCH (Universal Control Station

  

 Brooks UCS (Universal Control Station) Custom Engineerede Control Station 

 

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With a variety of different tooling and inspection applications throughout the marketplace, having a versatile control system is a key component to success.  Our engineering expertise and extensive inspection experience has enabled us to produce a highly efficient Universal Control Station.  Designed to run form a remote location the Brooks UCS contains the multiple software programs and user controls to command every piece of robotic tooling we offer. For more information on the Brooks UCS or to see how Brooks can help you, contact a Brooks representative.

 

 

Key System Features 

 

> Robust Control and Hardware

> Remote Tooling Control

> Remote Delivery Control

> 8 Pneumatic Control Axis

> 1 Hydraulic Control Axis

> 6 Servo Control Axis

> Full Intercom Communication

> 4 Video Channels

> 2400 ft. Remote Operation via
   Fiber

> 600 ft. Remote Operation via
   Copper

 

Key System Features 


 

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 User Interface Controls
   
GUI Interface Controls

   Brooks GUI (Graphical User Interface) Custom Designed Software

 

 

 

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Brooks provides a custom GUI for every robot and inspection tool.  Each interface is customized to that specific piece of tooling and inspection type, providing the necessary feedback to conduct inspections quickly and safely. For more information on the Brooks user interface controls or to see how Brooks can help you, contact a Brooks representative.

Key System Features 

 

> Location Feedback

> Motor Status

> Temperature Readings

> 3-D Positioning Sensors

 

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Custom Robotics 
Below is just a sample of the many different capabilities possessed by the Brooks engineering team.  Each of these systems was custom designed to fill a special inspection need and has now been adopted into the standard Brooks  tooling arsenal.  All Brooks tooling can be controlled with the custom GUI developed for that specific tool through the UCS, making inspections faster and more reliable.  
  
 
 
Brooks Pipe Navigator

 Brooks Engineered Solutions Navigator Pipe Inspection System

 

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Navigator serves as a sophisticated workhorse for the inspection, characterization, cleaning, sampling and measurement of industrial piping systems.  Navigator comes fully equipped with a full color PTZ camera, non-contact laser scanning measurement capabilities and multiple contingency end effectors with abilities ranging from gripping and scraping to suction.  A 20 lb. payload capacity gives Navigator the unique ability to transport various other forms of NDT equipment including Eddy Current, Ultrasonics and Liquid Penetrant. For more information on the Brooks Pipe Navigator or other Brooks robotic developments, download the Brooks Pipe Inspection brochure or contact a brooks representative. 


 

Key System Features 

 

> Magnetic Wheel Drive Base

> One Fixed Navigation Camera

> One PTZ Capable Inspection Camera


         

       

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