2-Way ArtiFlex Borescopes

GenScope’s Two-Way Articulating Flexible Borescopes are designed for precision inspections in areas where visibility is obstructed by curves, bends, or complex internal geometry. The articulating tip allows operators to steer up to 120° in two directions, enabling controlled navigation through tight passageways.

Each scope features an ambidextrous, ergonomically designed handle for comfortable use and is equipped with a forward-viewing optic and a 70° field of view. Diameters range from 2.5 mm to 4.0 mm with tungsten sheathing and up to 6.0 mm with stainless steel sheathing. Compatible with both portable battery-powered light sources and high-intensity standard light sources, these articulating scopes are ideal for fieldwork or high-detail inspections. All models can easily connect to a camera and monitor for image capture and documentation.

Key Features:

• Articulating Tip: Two-way articulation up to 120° for precise navigation in complex internal structures.
• Durable Optical System: Fused quartz fiber-optic bundles provide clear, bright imaging with excellent durability.
• Rugged Sheath Options:
  • Tungsten braid for 2.5–4.0 mm diameters
  • Stainless-steel braid for 6.0 mm models
• Forward Viewing Optics: Standard 70° field of view for broad internal visualization.
• Ergonomic Ambidextrous Handle: Designed for comfortable use by both right- and left-handed operators.
• Lighting Versatility: Compatible with battery-powered portable light sources or standard high-intensity light sources.
• Digital Integration: Connects to camera systems and monitors for live viewing, documentation, and recording.

Applications:

• Aerospace: Inspection of turbine engines, combustion chambers, and curved airframe passages.
• Automotive & Powertrain: Internal inspection of exhaust systems, fuel injectors, valves, and transmission components.
• Industrial Maintenance: Examination of piping, pressure vessels, and hydraulic systems with bends or elbows.
• Precision Manufacturing: Quality control of castings, tubing, and machined components with internal pathways.
• Energy & Utilities: Boiler tube inspection, heat exchanger maintenance, and power generation equipment assessment.

Ideal Use Cases:
These are inspections where articulation dramatically improves visibility compared to non-steerable scopes.

• Turbine & Compressor Blade Root Inspections
  Essential for looking behind surfaces and around corners to see hidden defects.
• APU, Gearbox & Accessory Drive Modules
  Perfect for moving through ports and steering toward inspection targets.
• Internal Weld & Seam Verification
  Articulation helps inspect behind weld crowns or structural components.
• Casting & Internal Cavity Examination
  Ideal for viewing sidewalls, undercuts, and hard-to-reach geometry.
• HVAC, Boiler & Heat Exchanger Systems
  Useful for navigating bends while still being able to look up/down during inspection.
   

Bottom Line:
If the inspection requires directional control to look around obstacles, the 2-Way Articulating scope delivers visibility that fixed scopes cannot match.

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