Visual Examination

Visual inspection is the first tool in the inspection of any structure or component. Prior to any more advanced NDE, a thorough visual inspection must be carried out. This inspection will reveal corrosion, damage and wear much more readily than other methods and can indicate where other investigative methods should be targeted.

In 2006 we added remote visual inspection to our range, this enables us to look into spaces where we have previously had no access or to inspect items in-situ, which would otherwise have to be stripped.

Our system utilises a miniature video camera (Snake Eye) attached to an articulated arm. The images are viewed on screen and can be recorded on a hard drive video recorder. The stored AV files can be uploaded to computer for inclusion in reports or distribution between engineers and clients.