Remote Internal Visual Inspection & Condition Monitoring

Borescope Inspection Services

Advanced borescope and videoscope inspection services for pipelines, vessels, turbines, heat exchangers, and inaccessible industrial systems.

Technician performing borescope inspection inside industrial piping system using articulating videoscope
Borescope and videoscope remote visual inspection
Corrosion, cracking, erosion, fatigue, blockages
Pipelines, vessels, turbines, heat exchangers
Image and video recording with articulating access

Borescope Inspection Services for Internal Asset Integrity Assessment

Fairtex provides borescope and remote visual inspection services for pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, turbines, tanks, and industrial systems where direct access is limited or disassembly is impractical. The service supports internal condition assessment, defect detection, and maintenance planning while minimizing operational disruption and inspection downtime.

Using articulating borescopes and advanced videoscope systems with image and video recording capability, our inspection teams perform detailed in-situ examinations in narrow, confined, and hard-to-reach areas. Inspection findings support integrity management, root cause analysis, and operational decision-making for critical industrial assets.

Typical applications: pipelines, pressure vessels, boilers, chillers, steam generators, heat exchangers, turbines, aircraft engines, pharmaceutical piping, municipal sewer systems, precision piping systems

What this service covers

Internal Visual Inspection of Process Equipment

Fairtex performs remote internal inspections of pipelines, vessels, boilers, tanks, and heat exchangers to identify degradation mechanisms and operational defects without extensive dismantling or confined-space entry requirements.

Videoscope & Articulating Borescope Inspection

Our articulating borescope systems are equipped with flexible insertion tubes, high-resolution imaging capability, and video recording functions to navigate tight bends, restricted openings, and complex internal geometries.

Weld & Corrosion Assessment

Borescope inspections are used to assess weld quality, internal corrosion, erosion, cracking, fatigue damage, and deposit accumulation. Findings support preventive maintenance planning and integrity evaluation programs.

Turbine & Rotating Equipment Inspection

Fairtex conducts borescope inspection of turbines, engines, and rotating equipment to detect internal damage, foreign object impact, blade deterioration, and operational wear while minimizing equipment disassembly.

Condition Monitoring & Defect Documentation

Inspection imagery and video records are captured for detailed offsite analysis, reporting, and maintenance review. This enables clients to evaluate asset condition and prioritize corrective actions based on documented findings.

Key Takeaways

  • Remote visual inspection without extensive equipment disassembly
  • Detection of corrosion, cracking, erosion, weld defects, and blockages
  • Articulating borescopes for narrow and restricted-access inspections
  • Video and image capture for detailed condition analysis and reporting
Equipment

Instruments and systems used for this service.

Remote Visual Inspection Equipment
Articulating Videoscope System
Used for internal inspection of narrow, curved, and restricted industrial systems.
Inspection Imaging Equipment
High-Resolution Borescope Camera
Captures detailed still images and video recordings for defect analysis and reporting.
Thermal Imaging Equipment
Infrared Inspection Camera
Supports thermal condition assessment and anomaly detection during specialized inspections.
Remote Access Inspection Equipment
Crawler Inspection System
Used for extended inspection coverage in pipelines, tanks, and inaccessible structures.
Standards

Codes and standards this service conforms to.

Recommended practice for visual examination and inspection methods
ASME Section V
Non-Destructive Examination
Qualification and certification requirements for NDT personnel
ISO 9712
Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of personnel
Requirements for in-service inspection and integrity evaluation of pressure systems
API 570
Piping Inspection Code
Deliverables

What you receive.

Borescope Inspection Report

Detailed condition assessment supported with inspection imagery and observations.

Digital Video & Image Records

Captured inspection footage and photographs for analysis and maintenance planning.

Defect Assessment Summary

Documentation identifying corrosion, cracking, weld defects, or operational anomalies.

Maintenance Recommendation Report

Guidance for corrective actions, repair planning, or further inspection requirements.

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Our team will review your scope and return a proposal.

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