Identify pipe seam type
with confidence.

PLX-Portable material verification tool from Plastometrex

Advanced in-field technology,  ready for any challenge

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Streamlined & scalable testing

Simplified surface preparation, followed by a 30-minute per quadrant test, delivers quick results, while 2-day training gets your teams up and running fast.

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Industry-leading accuracy

The PLX-Portable has set a new industry standard, with record MAPE values for yield and tensile strength.

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Final results delivered in-ditch

Results are generated straight from the dig site, with report-ready data available immediately and accessible from anywhere via cloud-based platform.

The PLX-Portable Seam ID accessory (patent pending) gives you accurate results in 30 minutes - from prep to report - with no damage to the weld.

Pipe prep to final results in 30 minutes

Get definitive seam type data in under half an hour, start to finish, with immediate reporting at the test site.

No mechanical interrogation

Collect critical seam data with minimal mechanical risk; no indenting or scratching the weld.

1-day user training

Certified User training can be completed in just one day, ensuring techs are up and running in no time.

Smaller surface, less room for error

Minimal prep area means faster testing and reduced technician variability.

80+ welds analyzed

In over 80 weld analyses to date, the system has achieved 100% correct seam-type classification, evidencing consistent accuracy across all cases.

By capturing numerous data points, the system provides clear and conclusive weld identification.


How it works

From surface prep to report in 4 simple steps:

1. 15-minute surface prep

2. Mark up the weld

3. Snap a photo

4. Report delivered

Instant reporting

Once testing is complete the final report, containing a clear and ranked probability of weld type, is delivered immediately.

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Find out how the PLX-Portable could work for you

The Seam ID accessory works seamlessly alongside the PLX-Portable - your go-to tool for fast, accurate, and cost effective material verification.

Get in touch today to find out how the PLX-Portable can support your operations and save you time and money.​

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