During the Pan American Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (PANNDT), organized by CINDE, James Denton, National Sales Manager of JME Advanced Inspection Systems, shared how the British company is consolidating its leadership in radiographic inspection of pipelines for the oil and gas industry.
Who are JME and what do they do
Founded in 1986 on the east coast of the United Kingdom, JME Ltd has almost four decades of experience in developing solutions for non-destructive testing. The company specializes in manufacturing X-ray inspection systems for circumferential welds in pipelines for new oil and gas projects.
The company has distinguished itself by developing robust, reliable, and adaptable technologies, exporting its equipment worldwide. Additionally, its portfolio focuses on two main lines, pipeline crawlers and high-energy X-ray generators known as Betatron.
Featured technology presented at PANNDT
During the event, the company presented its renowned pipeline crawler systems, designed to inspect welds in pipelines between 6 and 48 inches in diameter, traveling inside the pipelines to capture high-precision images and identify structural defects without interrupting operations.
They also presented the Betatron, a high-energy X-ray source that reaches up to 9 MeV, highly valued for its ability to inspect dense materials and complex structures, offering an effective alternative to traditional radioactive sources. Moreover, it stands out for its portability and its profile as a source replacement technology, aligned with stricter international regulations.
Adaptability to extreme environments
One of the most important differentiators of the company’s products is their design to operate in extreme environmental conditions. James Denton commented that their systems are prepared to function in temperature ranges from -40 °C to +70 °C, allowing them to work efficiently in both the scorching heat of the Middle East and the freezing of Alaska.
All our equipment is designed with safety as a priority. We have numerous unique features that offer excellent operator safety.
James Denton.
Technical exchange and international projection
From the company’s perspective, events like PANNDT 2025 allow not only direct contact with current and potential clients but also valuable exchange with other technology providers and developers.
They give us the opportunity to interact not only with end users, our valuable customers, and receive their feedback in terms of how they find the equipment in the field, but also the opportunity to network among suppliers, learn about product innovation, see what’s happening in the market, and, in some way, shape our direction for the future.
James Denton.
Thanks to this type of feedback, the company can adjust its technological developments and anticipate sector demands. Additionally, the event also serves as a showcase to position solutions like the Betatron in a context where international regulations demand more control and traceability in the use of radiation for industrial inspection.
A global strategy in radiographic inspection
With a consolidated trajectory and a clear focus on specialized industrial radiography, JME demonstrates that the combination of applied engineering, operational safety, and active market listening is key to staying relevant in a demanding industry. Its presence at PANNDT not only reaffirms its position as a reliable provider but also marks a roadmap towards more efficient technology adapted to the real needs of the field.
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Source: Inspenet.
