videoscopes and fiberscopes

Videoscopes and Fiberscopes are two primary types of flexible borescopes used for remote visual inspection (RVI). A Videoscope uses a miniature CCD or CMOS camera at the tip to transmit a digital video signal, providing higher resolution and the ability to record and share images. A Fiberscope uses a coherent fiber optic bundle to transmit an optical image from the tip to an eyepiece, offering a direct optical view that is often more durable and cost-effective. The choice depends on the need for image quality, documentation, probe diameter, and budget for applications in medicine and industry.

• Videoscope: Digital camera tip, superior image quality, recording capability, often larger diameter.

• Fiberscope: Fiber optic image guide, direct optical view, smaller possible diameters, generally more rugged.

• Used in overlapping fields: industrial inspection (engines, pipes) and medical diagnostics (endoscopy).

• Selection criteria include image clarity needs, access hole size, and environment (harsh vs. clinical).

• Both are essential for non-destructive testing (NDT) and minimally invasive diagnostics.

Choose the right tool for internal inspection. Compare and source both Videoscopes and Fiberscopes for your specific medical or industrial needs.