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Articulating Fiberscopes

Articulating Fiberscopes

GE Inspection Technologies provides high-resolution articulating flexible fiberscopes, featuring densely-packed, 7-micron diameter imaging fibers to reveal more detail than other scopes, in diameters as small as 2.4 mm.

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Features

Large Family of Rugged, High-Performance Inspection Tools

A wide range of diameters, lengths and viewing options, combined with a highresolution image guide, make GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies flexiblefiberscopes ideal for a variety of remote visual inspection applications. They excel in capturing bright, clear images from deep inside turbines, compressors, pipes, tanks and other hard-to-reach places.

Full Range of Models

With over 30 standard models from which to choose, you are sure to find the right fiberscope for your inspection application. Standard articulating models have diameters as small as 2.4 mm (0.94 in.) and lengths up to 2.7 m (8.9 ft.). Non-articulating models are available from 0.5 mm (0.20 in.) diameter and in lengths as long as 2.0 m (6.6 ft.).

High-resolution Images

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The super thin fiberoptic technology used by GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies fiberscopes allows thousands more fibers to be packed into the same size image bundle. Our “Superfine” image guides have up to 50 percent more fibers than other fiberscopes of similar diameter. The high quality of smaller fibers provides a sharper, smoother image and reveals finer details of the inspection surface.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Superior Resolution
  • Durable Construction
  • Ergonomic Body
  • Standard 32 mm Eyepiece

Ergonomic Body

The trim, sleek body is comfortable for hands of all sizes and the conveniently-placed articulation and focus controls enable single-handed operation.

Designed To Be Used

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Our flexible fiberscopes are built to withstand today’s tough industrial applications. With a stainless steel monocoil core, waterproof sealant, and stainless steel or tungsten outer braid, the scopes are built for durable performance in a ariety of inspection environments.

UV Inspections

Quartz illumination fibers are available for applications where a UV light source is required with the fiberscope. Quartz has much greater efficiency when transmitting UV light and will provide more intense output to stimulate UV-sensitive dyes and penetrants.

Applications

  • Turbine Inspections
  • Airframe Inspections
  • Explosive Ordanace Disposal
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Process Piping
  • Weld Inspections
  • Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
  • Small Diameter Pipes

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Specifications

Operating Temperature -18˚ to 82˚ C (0˚ to 180˚ F)
Watertight Insertion Tube and Bending Neck to 1 bar (14.7 psi)
Scope Body splashproof
Liquid Compatibility Can be immersed in water, synthetic and mineral lubricating oil, mineral and synthetic hydraulic fluid (not Skydrol®), gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. (Instrument must be cleaned of contaminating fluid after use and before storage.)
Insertion Tube Bend Radius Scope Diameter Minimum Bend Radius
2.4 mm to 6 mm 32 mm (1.25 in.)
8.4 mm 36 mm (1.5 in.)
12.5 mm5 1 mm (2.0 in.)
Lengths 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.8, 1.75, 1.8, 2.7 m (1.6, 3.3, 4.1, 4.9, 6.1, 8.9 ft)
Diameters 2.4, 3.2, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 8.0 mm (0.094, 0.126, 0.157, 0.197, 0.236, 0.331 inches)
Direction-of-View 0º and/or 90º
Field-of-View 45º
Depth-of-Field 4.0 mm (0.16 in) - infinity, 6.0 mm (0.24 in) - infinity
Side-View Tip Yes
Insertion Tube/
Bending Neck Braid
Tungsten and stainless steel. Polymide cover over braid optional

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