Fixed or portable endoscope: which one suits your needs?

Technologies and innovations

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Les bases de l'inspection industrielle

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Applications et cas d’usage

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Entretien et maintenance

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Technologies et innovations

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Continuous control
M
Temperature above 2,000°C
M
Monitor the manufacturing process
N
Spot inspections
N
Easy to handle
N
Digital or optical
5
360° rotation
5
Adjustable lengths and viewing axes
5
With or without LED
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Entrée/Sortie en eau et air T
La gaine en inox est refroidie par l'eau et l'air afin de :

  • Distribute temperature throughout the sheath
  • Eliminates hot spots responsible for weld failure
  • Increase sheath life

Rotation 360° 
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Thanks to a rotation key, you can turn the sheath on itself, offering a complete vision configuration.

Configuration de la vision 
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  • Dual vision: see the sides and front of the oven at the same time.
  • Multiple angles available: camera heads oriented at 20°, 45° and 65°.
  • Led lighting

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Spot inspections
M
Flexible movement
M
Configurable
N
Continuous monitoring
N
3D vision simulation
N
Various lengths and viewing axes
5
360° Rotation
5
Dual vision with adjustable angle
5
With or without LED
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Water and air inlet/outlet T
The stainless steel sheath is water-cooled and protects against heat. This design enables :

  • even temperature distribution throughout the sheath
  • elimination of hot spots (responsible for weld failure)
  • longer sheath service life
  • use at very high temperatures

Air and water houdsing 
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Allows the endoscope to be rotated without affecting the camera's angle of view in the event of movement.
Configuration de la vision 
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  • Dual vision: see the sides and front of the oven at the same time.
  • Multiple angles available: camera heads oriented at 20°, 45° and 65°.
  • Led lighting

To summarize, the main differences to consider when choosing a fixed or portable endoscope are outlined in the table below:

Criterion Portable endoscope Fixed endoscope
Usage frequency Occasional / one-off Continuous
Mobility High None
Ambient temperature Moderate / high for short periods Very high, continuously
Human intervention risk Present Limited (remote operation)
Preventive maintenance role Diagnostic tool Monitoring tool

Please note: our endoscopes are custom-designed based on your technical constraints and inspection objectives. This comparison offers an initial point of guidance, but to accurately determine the type of endoscope best suited to your environment, our technical team is here to help. Don’t hesitate to contact us — they will answer your questions and guide you toward the most suitable solution.

Conclusion

The choice between a fixed or portable endoscope depends primarily on your usage, inspection frequency, and the specific constraints of your industrial environment. A portable model is ideal for occasional interventions and mobility, while a fixed model ensures continuous and secure monitoring of critical high-temperature zones.

At Cesyco, we design each endoscope with real-world conditions in mind: extreme environments, accessibility, performance requirements, and durability.

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