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V3 HD Video Borescope In Action

Aircraft Borescope Applications Hawkeye® borescopes allow aircraft maintenance technicians to perform inspections in the engine and airframe where it is impossible to see without tearing down the engine. Many of todays aircraft engines are “on-condition” which means they need to be inspected by a borescope at a certain interval of time to determine if the […] read more…

How To Inspect a Combustion Chamber

Each working part of aviation machinery is integral to a flight’s safety and overall success. So the regular inspection and maintenance of these parts are crucial to ensuring that your equipment’s quality and functionality stay intact. Of these parts, the combustion chamber is one of the most important, as its primary responsibility is to provide […] read more…

Common Remote Visual Inspection Tools

Now more than ever, service industry businesses need methods to work safely and at a distance. One tool that solves both these issues is the humble camera. Through the use of a lens distanced from the immediate eyesight of the viewer, technicians and their supporting teams can study problems in detail. Moreover, team members don’t […] read more…

How Borescopes Are Used for NDT Applications in Aviation

When it comes to aviation, there’s simply no room for error. Every part of an aircraft must be streamlined in design and sound in function. However, just like with any machine, time and the elements will unfailingly take their toll on a plane. To keep their crafts purring along and in good health, mechanics need […] read more…

Luxxor® LXC HD Camera

Gradient Lens is proud to introduce the brand new Luxxor® LXC HD CCD Camera. The LXC is a 1/2.9” HD 1.4 MP Camera with an IMX6 image processor that delivers crisp, clear video and still images. The LXC camera can be used with any of our Hawkeye Rigid or Flexible Borescopes, as well as most […] read more…