The Milliscope™ flexible borescope is an affordable inspection system suitable for multiple applications. Outstanding optical clarity produces crisp images of the smallest defect. A flexible working length allows inspectors to snake around bends and corners to reach to most inaccessible areas.

The new instruments are available in diameters of 1.5 and 2.5 millimeters (.059 and 0.98 in.). These small diameters allow the borescopes to fit in the tightest areas and confined spaces to perform internal inspections. The flexible borescopes are also available in lengths up to 1000 millimeters (39.3 in.).

The Milliscope™ easily accepts a borescope video camera to allow recording of inspection results for later review and inclusion in reports. An adjustable eyepiece is focusable to allow for the most precise and clear images. The 32mm DIN eyepiece also means that the Milliscope™ flexible borescope can be adapted to any CCD camera system.

The universal AMCI light post allows connection to any borescope light source with a convenient adapter. An Optional mirror sleeve allows a forward view bore scope to have a side view capability. The new borescopes also offer a Wide 55° field of view allows a wider area to be inspected in a single pass for faster and more efficient inspections

AIT expects that the new Milliscope™ flexible borescope will be used for remote visual inspection in a variety of industries and applications. Typical industries that will find the new borescope useful include: Castings, Automotive, Manufacturing, Gun Barrel Inspections, Locksmiths, Security, Construction and Aviation.

For more information, please contact Advanced Inspection Technologies at +1 (321) 610-8977 – www.aitproducts.com]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:43:15 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/vuman_video_vorescope_new video borescope is capable of fully articulating while completely coiled on the reel. This is not possible with any other video borescope. Using an advanced micro compressor the Vuman video borescope allows the tip of the borescope to be steered up to 100 ft (30 Meters) while wrapped up on the storage reel or passed through unlimited bends. Other systems are bulky and not able to articulate unless they are laid end to end in a straight line.

Other video borescopes rely on cables to manipulate the tip of the borescope. Cable articulation has always had limitations due to tension that is present in the cable over great distances or multiple bends. This tension causes the cables to fail or become unresponsive. The Vuman offers a tremendous advantage over these systems because no tension is present regardless of length or the number bends. Compressed air is push through the length of the video borescope to manipulate the tip with astonishing results.

Another ground-breaking feature of the Vuman video borescope is remote focus. The vuman video borescope has eliminated the need for multiple tip adapters be allowing the user to remotely focus the optics of the video borescope. Remote focus capability allows the Vuman video borescope to provide astonishing high resolution images over a variety of distances without the need to change tip adapters.

Remote focus is an incredible advantage over traditional video borescope and videoscopes that rely on the need to change are variety of tip adapters depending on the distance the video borescope is viewing. Video borescope tip adapters have always forced a compromise with image resolution along with a variety of other issues that remote focus now overcomes. Tip adapters often forced the operator to remove the video borescope from an inspection to change tip adapters, using up valuable time. Tip adapters have also been a source of cross threading causing expensive repairs or being lost and becoming foreign object debris. Video borescope or videoscope tip adapters are also expensive and often add thousands of dollars to the cost of a video borescope or videoscope. The Vuman's remote focus feature eliminates all the issues that have been associated with tip adapters.

The Vuman video borescope is currently the most advanced borescope manufactured for industrial applications. The system remains portable, light weight and durable with carbon fiber construction and aluminum alloy construction. Advanced features of the Vuman video borescope also include; an internal 320 GB hard drive for storage of jpeg and mpeg video, powerful HID light source, user friendly menus and an on board operators guide.

The Vuman video borescope is designed for remote visual inspection at power generation, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, process and other industrial plants. Applications will include: turbines, boiler tubes, heat exchangers, steam feed lines, foreign object search and retrieval, orbital weld inspections, pressure vessels, purity piping, rotating machinery, pipes, gear boxes, and other difficult to inspect areas of industrial plants. ]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:15:06 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/Powergen2011 Power-Gen International conference and trade show will be held this year December 13-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Once again Nuclear Power International will be co-located with Power-Gen International. If you're doing business in the nuclear or fossil power sector, this is where you need to be. Advanced Inspection Technologies will be exhibiting with the Electrical Generating Systems Association at booth 4731.

Las Vegas will have a wide variety of borescopes, videoscopes, pipe inspection cameras and thermal cameras available for attendees to try out and review. The Power-Gen show will be a perfect opportunity for power plants from around the world to view the latest remote visual inspection technology and products. Anyone that has on going need in interest for borescopes, videoscopes, pipe inspection cameras and thermal cameras should attend the Power-Gen Show at Las Vegas, Nevada this year. Anyone with a remote visual inspection application will be able to visit with several manufacturers and discuss their application all under one roof.

Advanced Inspection Technologies inc. (AIT) is proud to be exhibiting at the Power-Gen show this year and will have a large selection of remote visual inspection equipment on display. AIT plans to exhibit their wide selection of borescopes, videoscopes, pipe cameras, infrared and thermal cameras as well as foreign object retrieval tools. Advanced Inspection Technologies will be located at booth # 4076 and is looking forward to demonstrating their products and discussing applications with customers.

Attendees that are looking for borescopes will be pleased with the large selection and choices that all the vendors will have available for demonstration. AIT plans to have several new borescope instruments available for customers to review. AIT's economy borescopes will be show specials and offered at special discounts if ordered during the conference. The borescopes will include the Video Pro Scope and the Cobra-Scope. These borescopes will be perfect for quick inspections with easier access where a large capital budget does not exist for the more advanced borescope instruments.

Videoscopes or video borescopes are becoming a more common sight at the Power Gen Conference. A videoscope uses a small camera at the tip of the flexible scope to view remote areas. The image is typically displayed on a LCD monitor and an inspector is able to capture digital images during the videoscope inspection. AIT will be displaying the latest version of the iTool Videoscope. The iTool Videoscope is an advanced industrial instrument designed to inspect inside turbines, boiler tubes, heat exchangers and other industrial systems. The iTool Videoscope is available in a variety of lengths and diameters to suite multiple applications. The Videoscope is extremely portable and very affordable.

Pipe inspection cameras are typically used to inspect long lengths of industrial lines for scale, rust, corrosion, cracking, pitting and other defects. AIT will be displaying the Duo and Basic pipe inspection camera. Possibly the perfect pipe inspection camera! The Duo and Basic pipe cameras are completely configurable with different lengths of push rods and camera diameters. Double reel systems are available in the Duo series for multiple applications. a wide variety of accessories are also available to perform the most difficult inspection with ease. Perfect for inspecting boiler tubes, heat exchangers, steam lines, headers and a variety of industrial lines. The Duo and Basic pipe inspecton camera are able to navigate distances up to 200 ft (30 Meters) and through pipe as small as 1/2 in. (13mm) in diameter.

Finally, one of the more interesting aspects of remote visual inspection is the retrieval of foreign objects discovered in an industrial system during an inspection. Foreign object search and retrieval tool or foreign material exclusion will be on exhibit only at the Advanced Inspection Technologies' booth. AIT has the largest selection of FME retrieval tools in the industry and all these instruments will be available for demonstration at the Power-Gen Conference.

The Power-Gen conference promises to be an exciting and information event for the remote visual inspection industry in 2011. Attendees can be certain that their requirements for borescopes, videoscopes, pipe cameras and thermal cameras will be well served this year.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:36:03 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/drain-camera drain cameras to be designed to access drain lines as small as 1/2 inch. The new generation of drain cameras offer length of up to 50 feet, still image recording and video recording. The small diameter drain cameras also included a removable SD or USB to transfer files to a PC.

Drain cameras have many applications to include plumbing, heat exchanger tubes, small diameter boiler tubes, interior of aircraft wings, drain lines, HVAC, and many other commercial and industrial inspections. Industrial customers such as power generation, petrochemical, process and food plants have found the new generation of cameras extremely useful for all of their small diameter applications.

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:41:24 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/Utility-Working-Conference Advanced Inspection Technologies will be attending the 2011 Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo August 14-17. This years conference will be held at the Westin Diplomat located in Hollywood, FL. AIT The conference is dedicated to identifying innovations in all areas of nuclear power plant operations. The functional area tracks/sessions bring together professionals with different perspectives focusing on current issues and innovations.

Advanced Inspection Technologies will be demonstrating their full line of remote visual inspection products and rentals. Long length video borescopes and new pipe inspection cameras designed for a variety of inspections at nuclear power plants will be available to conference attendees. Advanced Inspection Technologies is rapidly becoming the leading supplier of remote visual inspection equipment to both nuclear and non nuclear customers world wide.

This year Advanced Inspection Technologies can be found at booth 517. For more information or to discuss your inspection requirements contact AIT at +1 (321) 610-8977.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:40:37 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/electric_power_2011

The 13th Annual Electric Power Conference & Exhibition will be May 10-12, 2011. Located at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The Electric Power Conference will be an excellent place for professionals interested in learning more about remote visual inspection equipment and thermal cameras to see the latest technology. Several Companies including Advanced Inspection Technologies will have the newest remote visual inspection equipment available for hands on demonstration.

Advanced Inspection Technologies plans to have the most advanced video borescopes, pipe inspection cameras, boiler tube cameras, heat exchanger cameras, thermal cameras and foreign material retrieval tools on display. AIT plans to show off the new Testo 882 thermal camera, the sidewinder heat exchanger inspection camera, the INVU pipe camera, and the updated iTool videoscope with video recording and a higher resolution display.

Programmed by a 100-member industry based committee, the electric power conference covers the most important strategic and tactical issues in the power industry. With powerful content and top-caliber speakers electric power is able to provide the industry with the most comprehensive conference.

Attend workshops to learn the latest tools and technologies to help advance your career and network with your peers at the end-of-day receptions on the exhibit floor.

Electric power is the largest coal power conference in North America, it offers more sessions and speakers and attracts more coal power producers than any other event. In addition, the leading users’ group for PRB Coal holds its primary meeting at electric power each year.

With the uncertainty in oil and natural gas markets, there are more big issues than ever to discuss. Electric power offers you the industry’s best gas turbine based plant coverage. Electric power is also home to the combined cycle users’ group annual meeting, which addresses the concerns of the total plant.

Electric power offers an entire track dedicated to addressing key questions regarding where the nuclear industry is headed. Plus see the latest technologies and solutions at a special nuclear pavilion on the exhibit floor.

Solar, wind, biomass, tidal/wave, fuel cells, smart grid, energy storage and distributed energy. All of the hottest renewable energy power issues are covered at the electric power conference.

Advanced Inspection Technologies looks forward to seeing their customers at the conference. The Electric Power Conference offers AIT and opportunity to demonstrate the latest advancements in Video borescopes, pipe inspection cameras, boiler tube cameras, heat exchanger cameras, thermal cameras and foreign material retrieval tools. ]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:45:55 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/Invu_pipe_camera Advanced Inspection Technologies (AIT) introduces the INVU pipe camera. The INVU™ is a portable pipe camera system designed for industrial and commercial applications. The new hand held pipe camera can inspect heat exchanger tubes, HVAC, septic lines & tanks, boiler tubes, steam lines, conduit, process lines, and other applications that were previously impossible to inspect.

The INVU™ is a hand held, video inspection system made with highly durable material and a powerful internal system. Its unique 25 ft. spring cable allows you to quickly inspect pipes with multiple angles. The INVU™ is a unique miniature camera push camera system, with the rigidness of a fiberglass push rod and the flexibility to easily get into the smallest of confined spaces. The INVU™ pipe camera is Simple and easy to use, with a one-inch diameter head and 25 foot spring system it is designed for quick and simple inspections. Inspectors will no longer need large cable reels or bulky cases to transport the system.

The new portable hand held INVU™ pipe camera weighs in at only 7 pounds (3.2 Kg) and can snake through incredibly small accesses as small as 25mm (1.0 inch). This is the first push camera or pipe inspection camera to break the barriers of such portability while offering a true high-resolution image. The INVU™ will be a welcome tool for remote visual inspection professionals across a wide range of industries. Advanced Inspection Technologies expects robust sales of the INVU™ pipe camera due to the portability, high resolution and low price.

The new INVU™ pipe camera offers users a variety of useful features: Constructed of durable nickel-plated stainless steel spring for added durability inside the toughest environmental conditions. A high resolution CMOS provides brilliant images, The entire working length of the push camera is water proof, a minimum bending radius of 3 inches provides the flexibility to negotiate several 90 degree bends, Powerful Dual LED lights illuminates the area being inspected, The INVU™ system can be quickly connected to virtually any viewing and recording device through the standard composite video output.

The INVU™ pipe camera is designed for industrial remote visual inspection at power generation, petrochemical, process, food, and pharmaceutical plants. Other professionals will also find the portability and features of the new pipe camera useful. Applications include: HVAC, industrial and commercial pipes, Wall Interiors Crawl Spaces, Drain or Water Lines, Pools & Spas, Wells, Heating Ducts, Process Lines, Heating Ducts, Conduit, Exhaust Vents, Tanks & Voids, Heat Exchange Tubes, Steam Lines, Valve Operations, Drain Lines, House Laterals, Vent Stacks, Slabs, Septic Lines & Tanks, Water Lines, Heaters, Yard & Floor Drains]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:12:33 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/inspection-camera Advanced Inspection Technologies (AIT) introduces a new portable pipe inspection camera. The Sidewinder™ [Patent Pending] is an inspection camera designed for industrial, HVAC, welding, cleaning validation, law enforcement and other applications. The new hand held inspection camera can inspect boiler tubes, floors drains, process lines steam line, HVAC, ducts and other difficult to reach areas up to a distance of 100 feet (30 Meters).

The new portable hand held push camera weighs in at only 4.5 pound (2.0 Kg) and can snake through pipes as small as 19.0mm (.75 inch). This is the first inspection camera to break the barriers of portability while offering a true high-resolution image and advanced features. The Sidewinder™ will be a welcome tool for remote visual inspection professionals across a wide range of industries. Advanced Inspection Technologies expects robust sales of the Pilit-Sidewinder™ inspection camera due to the advanced features, portability and low price.

The new Sidewinder™ inspection camera offers users a variety of useful features: A tough stainless steel cable reel offers a durable system, high resolution 720 x 480 pixel imager for the clearest images, water proof 30-meter fiberglass/stainless steel reinforced push rod with water-tight connectors for durability, a brilliant adjustable LED light illuminates the area being inspected, still images and video can be recorded on the removable 16 GBSD memory card, the internal battery can be recharged for 3 hours of continuous operation.

“One of the neatest things about the new Pilit-Sidewinder™ in the detachable wireless LCD video screen. This gives inspectors a lot of flexibility on the job site," said Paul Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Advanced Inspection Technologies.

The Sidewinder™ inspection camera is designed for industrial remote visual inspection at power generation, petrochemical, process, food and pharmaceutical plants. Law enforcement officials and other professionals will also find the portability and features of the new video borescope useful. Applications include: HVAC, industrial and commercial pipes, boiler tubes, process lines, floor drains, bore holes and plumbing.

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:28:14 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/powergen The Power-Gen International conference and trade show will be held this year December 14-16 at the Orange County Convention Center. Once again Nuclear Power International will be co-located with Power-Gen International. If you're doing business in the nuclear or fossil power sector, this is where you need to be.

This year several exhibitors will have a wide variety of borescopes, videoscopes, pipe inspection cameras and thermal cameras available for attendees to try out and review. The Power-Gen show will be a perfect opportunity for power plants from around the world to view the latest remote visual inspection technology and products. Anyone that has on going need in interest for borescopes, videoscopes, pipe inspection cameras and thermal cameras should attend the Power-Gen Show in Orlando, Florida this year. Anyone with a remote visual inspection application will be able to visit with several manufacturers and discuss their application all under one roof.

Advanced Inspection Technologies inc. (AIT) is proud to be exhibiting at the Power-Gen show this year and will have a large selection of remote visual inspection equipment on display. AIT plans to exhibit their wide selection of borescopes, videoscopes, pipe cameras, infrared and thermal cameras as well as foreign object retrieval tools. Advanced Inspection Technologies will be located at booth # 4076 and is looking forward to demonstrating their products and discussing applications with customers.

Attendees that are looking for borescopes will be pleased with the large selection and choices that all the vendors will have available for demonstration. AIT plans to have several new borescope instruments available for customers to review. AIT's economy Borescopes at the Power Gen Show will be show specials and offered at special discounts if ordered during the conference. The borescopes will include the Video Pro Scope and the Cobra-Scope. These borescopes will be perfect for quick inspections with easier access where a large capital budget does not exist for the more advanced borescope instruments.

Video borescopes are becoming a more common sight at the Power Gen Conference. A videoscope uses a small camera at the tip of the flexible scope to view remote areas. The image is typically displayed on a LCD monitor and an inspector is able to capture digital images during the videoscope inspection. AIT will be displaying the latest version of the iTool Videoscope. The iTool Videoscope is an advanced industrial instrument designed to inspect inside turbines, boiler tubes, heat exchangers and other industrial systems. The iTool Videoscope is available in a variety of lengths and diameters to suite multiple applications. The Videoscope is extremely portable and very affordable.

Pipe inspection cameras are typically used to inspect long lengths of industrial lines for scale, rust, corrosion, cracking, pitting and other defects. AIT will be displaying the Pilit pipe inspection camera. The Pilit pipe inspection camera is the first push rod type camera systems that is designed specifically for industrial applications. The Pilit pipe inspection camera is perfect for inspecting boiler tubes, heat exchangers, steam lines, headers and a variety of industrial lines. The Pilit pipe inspecton camera is able to navigate distances up to 200 ft (30 Meters) and through pipe as small as 1 in. (25mm) in diameter. The Pilit pipe inspection camera constructed completely of stainless steel to resist corrosion and contamination. the system is also designed to be completey self contained with a built in LCD flip up monitor and 65 GB hard drive to record video.

The Power Gen Conference will also provide an opportunity for attendees to see the latest infrared and thermal cameras. Thermal cameras are used to see temperature diffences that are otherwise not visible. A thermal camera is very helpful to see electrical problems, issues with motors and pumps and viewing tank levels. AIT will be showing the VisIR and Testo Thermal Cameras. The VisIR thermal camera is the most advanced and high resolution system available. Features of this advanced thermal camera include a 640 x 480 resolution and advanced route planning for thermal surveys. The Testo thermal cameras will be available for demonstration also. The Testo 881 is the most powerful thermal camera in its class and price range.

Finally, one of the more interesting aspects of remote visual inspection is the retrieval of foreign objects discovered in an industrial system during an inspection. Foreign object search and retrieval tool or will be on exhibit only at the Advanced Inspection Technologies' booth. AIT has the largest selection of FME retrieval tools in the industry and all these instruments will be available for demonstration at the Power-Gen Conference.

The Power-Gen conference promises to be an exciting and information event for the remote visual inspection industry in 2010. Attendees can be certain that their requirements for borescopes, videoscopes, pipe cameras and thermal cameras will be well served this year.]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:42:35 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/video-borescope-cobrascope Advanced Inspection Technologies(AIT) introduces an incredibly portable new hand held video borescope that will fit in your pocket. The Cobra-Scope™ is a video borescope designed for industrial, automotive, HVAC, aircraft, welding, law enforcement and other applications. The new hand held video borescope can inspect the interior of castings, machined parts, aircraft, HVAC ducts, pipe, tubes, welds, automotive components and other parts that were previously impossible to inspect.

The new portable hand held video borescope weighs in at only 1 pound (.5 Kg) and can snake through incredible small accesses as small as 4.5mm (.177 inch). This is the first video borescope to break the barriers of such portability while offering a true high-resolution image and advanced features. The Cobra-Scope™ will be a welcome tool for remote visual inspection professionals across a wide range of industries. Advanced Inspection Technologies expects robust sales of the Cobra-Scope™ due to the advanced features and low price.

The new Cobra-Scope™ video borescope offers users a variety of useful features: A tough aluminum molded hand piece offers a durable system, high resolution 1/18" CMOS imager for the clearest images, water proof probe length is constructed from flexible stainless steel and PVC goose-neck for durability, a brilliant adjustable LED light illuminates the area being inspected, still images and up to one hour of video can be recorded on the removable SD memory card, law enforcement will be able to take advantage of the motion sensor that automatically starts recording and the internal battery can be recharged for 4 hours of continuous operation.

"The new Cobra-Scope™ is manufactured to exacting detail. It feels like a quality instrument from the moment you pick it up. Nothing else exists that matches the quality, portability, features and price of the Cobra-Scope™," said Paul Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Advanced Inspection Technologies.

The Cobra-Scope™ video borescope is designed for industrial remote visual inspection at power generation, petrochemical, process, food and pharmaceutical plants. Law enforcement officials and other professionals will also find the portability and features of the new video borescope useful. Applications include: HVAC, industrial and commercial pipes, rotating machinery, aircraft, castings, quality control, law enforcement and drug traffic interdiction.]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:32:37 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/videoscope-optics Customers often ask if the tip optics can be scratched on an industrial videoscope. The optics on all iSeries videoscopes, which are part of the iRis and iTool videoscope systems, are constructed from sapphire. Sapphire is an unusually hard gem stone that is only second to diamond in hardness. The use of sapphire on all of AIT's industrial grade videoscopes means that they will resist scratching from even the most rigorous use. Materials such as steel, titanium and other hard metals will not damage the optics of the iSeries videoscope from routine contact. Customers can rest easily knowing that their investment in an industrial videoscope from AIT will withstand the most difficult environments and continue to produce brilliant images.]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:07:38 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/NDT-Source-Book Visit Advanced Inspection Technologies on the NDT Source BookQuality magazine's NDT source book is an industry listing of the best companies in the non destructive testing(NDT) field. Advanced Inspection Technologies can now be found on quality magazine's NDT Source Book. The new listing is among excellent company in the Non Destructive Testing and Remote Visual Inspection community. The latest borescope, videoscope and fiberscope instruments are available for a wide variety of remote visual inspection applications. Borescopes, Videoscopes and Fiberscopes are used by NDT engineers to visually inspect remote and difficult to access areas. Typical applications include inspecting castings, turbines, machinery, small tubing, pipe lines and other impossible to reach areas.]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:26:08 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/Pipecamera-nuclearpower Advanced Inspection Technologies (AIT) was contacted at 10:00 PM on a Friday night and asked if it was possible to have an industrial pipe inspection camera sent to the Crystal River Nuclear Power Plant as soon as possible. AIT always places the customer first and understands the urgent needs of the industrial customers we cater to. It has happened in the past and it will continue to happen. Industrial plants will be in a planned or unplanned outage and need to inspect a critical system before returning the plant to operation. Frantic calls go out looking for video borescopes and pipe inspection cameras in the middle of the night. Most companies work on a 9 to 5 schedule and are not able to assist late in the night. AIT did answer the phone as part of their unique 24/7 service philosophy and provided the Crystal River plant with a pipe inspection camera by 2:30 AM. AIT is proud of their responsive customer service for industrial remote visual inspection applications.]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:37:28 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/micro-borescope Micro borescopes are typically used to remotely inspect the smallest application. Some remote visual inspection applications require access through tiny holes that are less than 2.0 mm (0.078 in). A micro borescope or mini borescope may be semi-flexible or rigid. Typically these small borescopes are limited in length and direction of view is 0° forward with the option for side view mirror sleeves.

These small inspection areas provide remote visual inspection professionals with many challenges. The access dictates the inspection requirements more than any other factor. The smaller the inspection area the more limited the choice of micro borescopes available and the number of manufacturers of these mini borescopes. Finally, Due to the nature of a micro borescope, it is more susceptible to damage. Users need to be aware of the limitations of smaller diameter borescopes and fiberscopes and work within these.

Applications for Micro Borescopes:

• Engineering & Manufacturing. Micro Borescopes provide cost-effective examination of internal structures without tear down. A micro borescope allows engineers to check for pitting, cracking, corrosion, erosion, weld and other defects.

• Quality Control. Micro Borescope instruments allow manufactures to inspect components for defects. Mini borescopes provide the ability to inspect internal components, bore holes, castings and other manufactured items such as turbine blades, automotive components, circuit boards, rifle barrels and welds.

• Castings. Micro Borescopes can be used to inspect inside casting of engine blocks and other high quality casted components. Micro Borescope instruments as small as 0.5 mm in diameter and larger are offered to accommodate all casting inspection needs. ]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:53:37 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/Videscopes-video-borescopes videoscopes or video borescopes offered by Advanced Inspection Technologies. New products include the iSeries Videoscope. The iSeries videoscope can be interchanged from system to system and allows end users to have one videoscope or video borescope system with multiple lengths and diameters. The iTool Videoscope is also shown. The iTool Videoscope offers a complete industrial grade videoscope or video borescope with a large LCD and image capture capabilities. The iTool videoscope or video borescope is perfect for a wide range of applications. The Extreme Series Videoscope or video borescope is also and attractive choice because of the high resolution and low price. The iCapture videoscope or video borescope is another portable and affordable choice. The icapture uses the same high resolution videoscope as the iTool system but with a more portable monitor. The iCapture is a versitile videoscope or video borescope choice. Finally, The new iRiss videoscope or video borescope is the moost portable choice available. This new and portable videoscope or video borescope is very portable and affordable while offering the highest resolution images possible. ]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:23:35 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/portable-video-borescope iRis™ Portable video borescope. The new portable video borescope is the highest performance remote visual inspection system in its class. The new iRis™ video borescope is a revolutionary remote visual inspection tool that is light weight, easy to use and high performance. The new video borescope produces brilliant high resolution images with a powerful Sony Color SUPER HAD™ CCD camera. Powerful LED’s provide brilliant white light with a color temperature of 6500° K and outperforms all other industrial video borescopes in this category. A high resolution LCD display, 4 -way articulation, text annotation and digital image capture are also included features.]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:06:42 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/Foreign-Object-Retrieval-Tools Foreign object search and retrieval tools can locate can retrieve loose parts, dropped items and other objects from industrial systems and return your plant to full operational status. Advanced Inspection Technologies (AIT) has a wide variety of Foreign Object Search and Retrieval tools to quickly locate and remove any object. Be prepared and speak with one of our sales engineers to assist you to locate and remove foreign material from distances of 200 ft or more.]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:17:05 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/4mm-videoscope 4.0 mm videoscope provides affordable high-quality imaging with easy tip manipulation, digital recording and annotation. The 4.0mm videoscope is standard with a rugged tungsten insertion tube for maximum durability. 2-way articulation, forward and side-view optical tips allow for inspection in all directions. The small videoscope tip provides unprecedented maneuverability in tight spaces - 160º articulation for full-directional viewing. Read more about the new videoscope here. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:51:25 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/itool-videoscope iTool videoscope features a brilliant 7" LCD with digital image capture, text annotation, audio recording, full screen image review and comparison measurement. Recorded inspection can be easily transferred to a PC with a USB cable or compact flash card. Read more about the new videoscope here. ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:39:15 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/AITrents www.aitrents.com was created in response to overwhelming demand for short term borescope rentals. The changing economic climate has forced many companies to reconsider purchasing expensive remote visual inspection equipment such as borescopes, videoscopes, fiberscopes and pipe inspection cameras. Too often an expensive borescope is purchased and only used a couple times a year. Borescope rental has become an attractive option to purchasing. Since renting a borescope only costs a few hundred dollars per day, the cost saving advantages of borescope rental are becoming obvious to the vast majority of remote visual inspection users as money has become tighter. You can read more abouthe the new borescope rental. website here.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:11:11 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/videoscope-image videoscope and video borescope instruments are constructed with an advanced Image Sensor: 1/6 inch Color SUPER HAD™ CCD camera with a 380,000 pixel count. This is the most advanced videoscope camera available to all manufacturers. This advanced videoscope image produces crisp and clear images with the best possible color reproduction in all industrial applications. This advanced videoscope camera is coupled with the most advanced 24 Watt HID light source to illuminate the darkest and most difficult inspections.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:52:36 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/borescope-length borescope possible. This allows for greatest light transmission to the target and therefore the best possible borescope image. Just as important a shorter bore scope is the easiest is the easiest to use and will have the best tip articulation. Remember that any unused length of boroscope not only costs more but will be coiled at your feet or protruding from the inspection area and far more susceptible to damage. ]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:42:21 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/fiberscope fiberscope that is designed for industrial applications must deliver the highest resolution and detailed images. Demanding industrial fiber scope applications expose fiberscopes to metal on metal friction, harsh chemicals and difficult inspection pathways. Tungsten is simply more durable than stainless steel or polyurethane in these types of environments. An AIT fiberscope with a tungsten sheath withstands 5 times more wear and tear compared to other brands. ]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:22:30 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/boroscope Borescope or Boroscope is an optical device consisting of a rigid or flexible tube with an eyepiece on one end, an objective lens on the other linked together by a relay optical system in between. The optical system is usually surrounded by optical fibers used for illumination of the remote object and a rigid or flexible protective outer sheath. The remote object is illuminated and an internal image formed by the objective lens is relayed to the eyepiece which magnifies the internal image and presents it to the viewer's eye. Borescopes are used for inspection work where the area to be inspected is inaccessible by other means.

Borescopes or Boroscopes are commonly used in the visual inspection of aircraft engines, aeroderivative industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, diesel engines and automotive/truck engines. Gas and steam turbines require particular attention because of safety and maintenance requirements. Borescope inspection of engines can be used to prevent unnecessary maintenance, which can become extremely costly for large turbines. They are also used in manufacturing of machined or cast parts to inspect critical interior surfaces for burrs, surface finish or complete through holes. Forensic applications in law enforcement and building inspection are also common uses for borescopes.

A rigid borescope or boroscope generally provides a superior image at lower cost compared to a flexible borescope, but have the limitation that access to what is to be viewed is a straight line. A flexible borescope can be used to access cavities which are around a bend, such as a combustion chamber or "Burner Cans" in order to view the condition of the compressed air inlets, turbine blades and seals without disassembling the engine. Source: wikipedia ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:00:02 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/visir-640-Thermal-camera VisIR 640 thermal imaging camera has everything you need for industrial Predictive Maintenance and more; crystal clear thermal images from a highly sensitive 640 x 480 un-cooled infrared sensor, precise temperature measurement and the most powerful range of easy to use infrared camera tools and unique Condition RED® database and software options. With its unique rugged industrial housing, an articulated central optics pod for ergonomic safe operation and high contrast Day Bright™ touch screen, VisIR 640 provides high definition thermal and visual image clarity in any lighting conditions. VisIR 640’s high resolution detector and 1.3MP color camera makes surveys more efficient and cost-effective. With integral LED illuminator/flash, laser pointer and voice recording, VisIR 640 packs a knockout punch in the industrial Predictive Maintenance arena.

Predictive Maintenance, or Condition Monitoring, keeps a check on the health of assets through regular inspection. Effective Predictive Maintenance enables repair to be performed when it is most cost-effective, before assets lose optimum performance and when downtime is minimized. VisIR 640’s superior thermal resolution gives sharp, high definition images, making fault diagnosis fast and reliable. With 4 times the resolution of 320 x 240 infrared cameras and 16 times the resolution of 160 x 120 cameras, VisIR 640 thermal imaging camera allows you to cover the same tasks in a fraction of the time.

VisIR 640 thermal imaging camera and Condition RED® infrared software fully integrates your infrared camera and asset database to create an automated data store, image analysis, route planning and report generation system. Condition RED® supports file formats from all major thermal imager camera manufacturers - including all FLIR Systems, Inframetrics, Agema, Avio and of course, Thermoteknix. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:38:40 +0000 http://aitproducts.com/blog/Remote-Visual-Inspection-definition American Society of Non Destructive Testing (ASNT) does not include the term in the Non Destructive Handbook nor do any manufacturers offer a definition. As an industry insider I have always known that "remote visual inspection involves the use of a borescope, fiberscope, videoscope or other remotely operated camera to remotely view or inspect something that could not be viewed directly." I offer this as the industry definition of Remote Visual Inspection (RVI). Advanced Inspection Technologies specializes in supplying our customers with a wide variety of Remote Visual Inspection equipment.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:30:39 +0000