Customer Case Study: Dacon
Dacon, a Quanta Services Subsidiary, Uses Scope Technology to Enhance Inspection Safety
Customer Case Study: Dacon
Dacon, a Quanta Services Subsidiary, Uses Scope Technology to Enhance Inspection Safety
Dacon, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional solutions in high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) construction and maintenance projects.
Dacon, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, has a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional solutions in high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) construction and maintenance projects.
As industry demands for safety, precision, and efficiency continue to evolve, Dacon sought out cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the curve. Enter Scope Computer Vision Technology, a state-of-the-art tool that automates visual inspections of fiber and wire rope. Partnering with SWOS, a trusted rigging shop based in Houston, TX, Dacon has successfully integrated Scope into its inspection process, enhancing both productivity and safety.
As industry demands for safety, precision, and efficiency continue to evolve, Dacon sought out cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the curve. Enter Scope Computer Vision Technology, a state-of-the-art tool that automates visual inspections of fiber and wire rope. Partnering with SWOS, a trusted rigging shop based in Houston, TX, Dacon has successfully integrated Scope into its inspection process, enhancing both productivity and safety.
The Challenge
Dacon faced a significant challenge with the manual inspection of fiber and wire rope used in its HV and MV projects. Traditional inspection methods, though reliable, were time-consuming, prone to human error, and dependent on the availability of highly skilled personnel. In an industry where safety and precision are paramount, the need for a more efficient and accurate inspection solution was evident. Equipment failure in the field can lead to substantial project downtime resulting in significant financial losses. Scope’s technology has been leveraged to inspect over 80 million feet of rope. Data from the technology shows ~25% of rope coming in for inspection is below a suitable break strength.
Traditional visual inspections only check one side of a line at high speeds, leading to risky, split-second decisions about its safety. Accurately determining line health has been difficult, often requiring breaking the line to assess residual strength. Wagner-Smith Equipment emphasizes the importance of identifying and resolving stringing line defects.
With one of the most expansive rental fleets across the continental United States, the inspection of stringing lines is a daily, ongoing effort at Wagner-Smith Equipment Co. Even with standardized procedures in place, manual visual inspections of these lines are extremely labor intensive and require technicians to maintain constant focus on the line while it being paid out and back in.
Dacon faced a significant challenge with the manual inspection of fiber and wire rope used in its HV and MV projects. Traditional inspection methods, though reliable, were time-consuming, prone to human error, and dependent on the availability of highly skilled personnel. In an industry where safety and precision are paramount, the need for a more efficient and accurate inspection solution was evident. Equipment failure in the field can lead to substantial project downtime resulting in significant financial losses. Scope’s technology has been leveraged to inspect over 80 million feet of rope. Data from the technology shows ~25% of rope coming in for inspection is below a suitable break strength.
“Across North America, utilities and contractors are partnering with our network to ensure stringing line health for transmission and distribution projects. We now have better insights and data from our utility and contractor partnerships allowing us to develop best practices. The support from utility commissions, safety committees and contractor operations has been incredible.”
“Across North America, utilities and contractors are partnering with our network to ensure stringing line health for transmission and distribution projects. We now have better insights and data from our utility and contractor partnerships allowing us to develop best practices. The support from utility commissions, safety committees and contractor operations has been incredible.”
Justin McCoy, CEO
Scope Computer Vision Technologies
Justin McCoy, CEO
Scope Computer Vision Technologies
The Solution
In collaboration with SWOS, a leading supplier of rigging and lifting solutions, Dacon deployed Scope’s Computer Vision Technology. Scope’s technology uses computer vision methods to automate the inspection of fiber and wire rope, detecting minute defects and wear that might be missed. By enabling the human technician inspecting rope, Scope ensures consistent, repeatable, and precise inspections, providing comprehensive reports in real-time.
In collaboration with SWOS, a leading supplier of rigging and lifting solutions, Dacon deployed Scope’s Computer Vision Technology. Scope’s technology uses computer vision methods to automate the inspection of fiber and wire rope, detecting minute defects and wear that might be missed. By enabling the human technician inspecting rope, Scope ensures consistent, repeatable, and precise inspections, providing comprehensive reports in real-time.
Results
Since deploying Scope’s Computer Vision Technology, Dacon has experienced remarkable improvements:
Since deploying Scope’s Computer Vision Technology, Dacon has experienced remarkable improvements:
Enhanced Inspection Accuracy: The automated system detects wear and damage that may have been overlooked during manual inspections, reducing the risk of equipment failure and improving overall safety.
Increased Efficiency: Inspection times have been significantly reduced, allowing Dacon to meet project deadlines faster without compromising on quality or safety.
Cost Savings: With fewer errors and reduced inspection times, Dacon has achieved substantial cost savings, particularly in the reduction of equipment downtime and the prevention of accidents.
Improved Safety: With more accurate inspections, the likelihood of equipment failure during critical operations has decreased, creating a safer working environment for field personnel.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
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With Scope systems already deployed nationwide, a wealth of inspection data is being used to refine and train networks to accurately identify and predict potential issues. The possibilities for innovation in safer operations are boundless, including the ability to detect different types of splices and more nuanced degrees of damage, as well as leveraging tension data and line health to alert operators before critical thresholds are reached.
With Scope systems already deployed nationwide, a wealth of inspection data is being used to refine and train networks to accurately identify and predict potential issues. The possibilities for innovation in safer operations are boundless, including the ability to detect different types of splices and more nuanced degrees of damage, as well as leveraging tension data and line health to alert operators before critical thresholds are reached.
About Dacon
Dacon is an operating company of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR). Quanta is a leading specialized contracting company delivering comprehensive network solutions to the electric power, gas, telecommunications and renewable energy industries.
About Dacon
Dacon is an operating company of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR). Quanta is a leading specialized contracting company delivering comprehensive network solutions to the electric power, gas, telecommunications and renewable energy industries.
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