Automotive Borescopes

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What is an Automotive Borescope?

Automotive borescope just like other types of borescopes is a device with a camera that can take pictures and videos of inside portions of vehicles such as engine, braking, lighting, and more. Automotive borescope inspection cameras and related accessories are specifically designed for vehicles. These may be either flexible or rigid depending on the requirement, such as rigid ones for straight line inspections, while flexible ones for tight and hard-to-reach areas. Borescopes help identify vehicle issues without having to open up the entire system, panels, and so on, and hence are a cost effective alternative for repair & maintenance schedules. Here are some features of an automotive borescope.

• They have either a single or dual camera with a memory card that can store hundreds of pictures and videos that help in analyzing and identifying issues in a vehicle system, such as oil leaks, valve malfunction, and more.
• This portable device with flexible wand or probe can reach the most inaccessible area with its micro-camera.
• We offer automotive borescopes in various configurations in terms of the probe size, display screens, camera types and resolutions, videoscopes, battery capacities, and more.
• While all our models are corrosion, oil, and water resistant and can withstand harsh automotive environments, we offer advanced automotive borescope cameras that can bend at various angles and have anti-blur technology.
• Most of them have rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with a long operating life and last for hours before the next recharge.
• All our automotive borescope inspection cameras are IP67-certified and suited for use in wet environments.

How Does an Automotive Borescope Work?

Our borescopes combine optical and advanced technology to get the right image or video of the vehicle system in real-time. Since, their wand or probe goes deep inside without opening apart the system, these are also called automotive endoscope. Here are some pointers regarding their working.

• They primarily do a magnified visual inspection of internal systems with the help of their camera and wand, especially in dark and inaccessible areas. Hence, they are used for routing inspection and maintenance programs to identify and fix problems before time.
• Using a borescope, one can remotely inspect fuel lines, exhaust lines, and other systems, based on the model type.
• When using an automotive borescope, first decide the area or system to focus upon and turn on the screen display.
• Locate the access points or openings from where you can insert the probe, such as spark plug holes, intake or exhaust ports, and oil filler caps.
• Choose the right size and length of the wand so that it can easily navigate through the vehicle’s system and penetrate into the required parts or components. This way you can be sure of any obstacles midway before beginning to test the system.
• Insert the wand or probe into the area of focus and adjust and move the camera accordingly to get the right views and angles.
• In case, the probe detects any obstacle when testing and cannot proceed deeper into the system, it must slow down, take cognizance and stop if required. Else, it may damage any component or part of it.
• The camera will record pictures and videos in real-time, which can be analyzed by the engineer and stored in the memory if required for future references.
• After testing, it is essential to clean the borescope as well as the site or portion in the vehicle.

Application Segments of Automotive Borescopes in Vehicles

As mentioned, we can check any part from lights to engine interiors using a borescope. This has to be performed when the engine is switched off and cool. Also, disconnect the battery and refer to the instruction manual for the exact process. Here are some related pointers regarding their application segments.

• Engine Inspections: These borescopes can be effectively used to perform engine inspections and check valves, pistons, cylinders, combustion chambers, and so on to check wear & tear of parts, carbon buildup, and more.
• Exhaust System Inspections: In this, borescopes help identify issues in pipes and tubing such as corrosion, buildup of toxic gases, blockages, and so on. They can get into the depth of catalytic converters, exhaust pipes and tubing, and so on.
• Suspension and Steering Component Inspections: This refers to the inspection of the steering or wheel, bushings, bearings, joints, suspension, and so on for any signs of wear or damage.
• Brake System Inspections: Brake lines, calipers, and hoses are checked for corrosion, leaks, and other related issues, effectively by automotive borescopes.
• Interior and Underbody Inspections: This segment includes a lot of aspects of the vehicle interior parts and systems, such as dashboard, doors and windows, HVAC systems, lighting, and other electrical and mechanical parts. A borescope can detect functional damages as well as electrical and mechanical issues, especially in the operation of doors and windows.

Can Automotive Borescopes be Used on All Vehicle Types?

Automotive borescopes can be used on any type of vehicle. However, choosing the right size, model, and so on would depend on the type of vehicle. These inspection devices can be used for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even boats, shipping vessels, and aircraft. You must check the features of that borescope and IP rating among other factors to select it for your vehicle type.

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