Centering Devices Make Pipe Inspections Easier
Many remote visual inspection applications involve inspecting the inside of pipes, boiler tubers and other industrial lines. Pushing a videoscope, video borescope or pipe inspection camera down the length of pipe is easy enough. Sometimes there may be residue, mud or some liquid that has collected on the bottom of the pipe that will hinder the inspection. It is also desirable to lift the distal end of the video borescope in a more centered position for best remote visual inspection results.
The best method of lifting the distal end of a videoscope, video borescope or pipe inspection camera into a centered position to stay out of the muck and achieve an optimal view is with a simple item refereed to as a centering device. Some remote visual inspection manufacturers offer centering devices as accessories. These are typically made of rugged polyurethane an have a compression fitting to attach them firmly to the probe.
About Paul Fitzgerald
Paul C. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Advanced Inspection Technologies Inc. has been involved in the remote visual inspection industry (RVI), Since leaving the US Marines in 1992.
He has a background in business with an economics degree from the University of Rochester and an MBA from Florida Metropolitan University. He served in the United States Marine Corps as an artillery officer. Mr. Fitzgerald is a veteran of Desert Storm.
Mr. Fitzgerald began his remote visual inspection career with Schott Fiber Optics where he was responsible for sales throughout the southeastern United States. He was a founding member of Everest Imaging (later GE Inspection Technologies) in 1996 and took on responsibility for sales in Florida and the Caribbean. Mr. Fitzgerald founded Advanced Inspection Technologies in 2008 to offer remote visual inspection solutions throughout North America.
His background and experience have given him an excellent overview of the remote visual inspection industry. He has years of experience with RVI applications across multiple industries, applications and geographical areas using a wide variety of available instruments and technology. Now Mr. Fitzgerald is able to share his knowledge and experience through this Blog.
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