Gradient Lens Corporation Eliminates “Cool-Down Guesswork” with New Hawkeye® XPlor Video Borescope
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Integrated thermal sensing allows technicians to inspect “hot sections” sooner, reducing downtime without risking CMOS sensor failure.
Gradient Lens Corporation has launched the Hawkeye® XPlor, a video borescope designed to solve a common headache in Remote Visual Inspection (RVI): sensor failure caused by extreme heat.
Turbine engines, turboprops, and industrial gearboxes retain immense heat long after shutdown. Usually, technicians must guess when it is safe to inspect, leading to long “cool-down” delays. If it is too soon a delicate CMOS sensor is destroyed, resulting in expensive repairs and even more downtime.
The Hawkeye® XPlor removes the guesswork with a thermocouple integrated directly into the probe tip, providing:
- Live On-Screen Telemetry: See internal temperatures in real-time before committing to deep access.
- Active Thermal Protection: A visual warning appears as temperatures approach the 50°C threshold, at which point the system automatically cuts the light to protect the sensor.
- Confidence in the “Hot Zone”: Real-time data lets the user monitor the temperature during the approach, rather than reacting after damage has already started.
This proactive safety allows technicians to start inspections sooner and shorten turnaround times while protecting their equipment.
Available in the UK from Optimax: www.optimaxonline.com
