Should I choose a 4 mm or 6 mm videoscope for gas turbine inspections?
Choose based on the smallest access opening, probe reach, lighting, and required viewing direction.
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Mentor Visual iQ+ HD VideoProbe
30.0 kg
iRis 7 Pro Articulating Videoscope
30.0 kg
iRis DVR X Articulating Videoscope
30.0 kg
3.5 kg
3.5 kg
3.5 kg
22.0 kg
XL Detect / XL Detect+ VideoProbe
30.0 kg
Use the table below to narrow your options, explore our complete RVI tool selection guide for more detail, or speak with AIT and we’ll help you choose.
| Inspection | What usually matters | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
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Defects requiring dimensional measurement |
Defect size, 3D measurement method, compatible tips |
3D measurement videoscopes: Mentor Visual iQ+, Mentor Flex+ |
|
Gas & steam turbines |
Articulation, image quality, defect measurement |
Measurement videoscopes: Mentor Visual iQ+, Mentor Flex+ |
|
Boiler tubes & Heat exchangers |
Tube ID, bends, reach, inspection record |
Tube inspection camera: Edgevision™ AI Push Camera. |
|
Boiler headers & long internal passages |
Entry diameter, long reach, bends, tip control |
Long-reach videoscope: VUMAN E3/E3+. |
|
Generators, pumps, valves & machinery |
Restricted access, probe diameter, viewing direction |
Configurable and Articulating videoscope: AIT K Series, iRis 7 Pro |
|
Wind turbine gearboxes |
Probe articulation, oil contamination, lighting, inspection access |
Articulating videoscopes: Mentor Flex+, AIT K Series |
|
Large boilers, chambers & vessels |
Camera-head clearance, PTZ movement, lighting, viewing distance |
Large-area PTZ: XyloQ HD PTZ Camera, PTZ90HD |
Choose based on the smallest access opening, probe reach, lighting, and required viewing direction.
Choose 3D measurement when you need defect dimensions; HD imaging may be sufficient for visual assessment and documentation.
Yes, provided its probe diameter, length, articulation, and viewing options suit both applications.
Look for suitable probe articulation, oil-resistant components, and compatible lens-cleaning or oil-clearing options.
Consider cameras with position tracking, distance measurement, or annotation features to help document inspection locations.
Use videoscopes for narrow passages and PTZ cameras for larger spaces requiring wider viewing coverage.
Speak with an AIT inspection specialist about your access point, target area, and inspection requirements.
Prioritize image/video recording, annotations, organized file storage, and compatible reporting software.
Renting may suit occasional outages, while buying may be more practical for frequent inspections and regular equipment access.
Share the equipment type, access diameter, inspection distance, operating conditions, and any measurement requirements.
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