Snap-on Industrial Launches two new Digital Borescopes BK6500 and BK8000 at SPE Offshore Europe -- KISS Public Relations

KETTERING, U.K. - Aug. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- Snap-on Industrial, a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions, announces the launch of two digital Borescopes, the BK6500 and BK8000.

BK6500 and BK8000 are significant advances in Digital Inspection and Wireless Digital Video Scopes, allowing professional users to see and record inaccessible areas in greater details than ever before.

Both Borescopes provide superior imagery under all light conditions and allow the user to record both still and video images alongside sound. Their ease of use, super bright, robust aluminium heads with excellent near-field of focus gives incredible clarity and image stability that surpass more expensive and less able competitor units.

Both Borescopes have applications in critical industries such as offshore, aerospace, defence, construction, wind turbine maintenance and many others as their use is virtually unlimited, allowing professional users to inspect areas which are inaccessible by other means. Typically used to check for defects and imperfections, the digital Borescopes are crucial in safety and maintenance. For example, they can be used for the inspection of cylinder bores and valves through spark plug holes, examine bearings for wear and tear, locating leaks, checking seals and preventing breakdowns and unnecessary maintenance on any type of equipment, which could lead to costly withdrawal of the equipment from service.

Borescopes are typically used in the manufacturing of machined or cast parts to inspect critical interior surfaces for burrs, surface finish or complete through-holes. Other common uses include forensic applications in law enforcement and building maintenance inspections. Their applications are virtually endless. The Borescope BK6500 Key Features are:

· 4.3 in. TFT LCD Display with a native resolution of 320 RGB x 240

· Digital camera technology provides superior imagery under all light conditions compared to analog cameras

· Dual view imager allows the user to see forward or 90 degrees to the side with one touch

· Easy to use touch screen interface

· File naming for convenient file management

· Text annotation aids in documentation

· Coil cord imager handle allows for greater manoeuvrability while the base stays at a comfortable viewing position

· Low optical distortion provides superior image quality

The Borescope BK8000 Key Features are:

· 4.3 in. diameter screen is 23% larger for even better viewing

· Digital video and Image capture with internal memory as well as SD card storage

· Dual imager is included – see straight ahead OR at a 90 degree angle

· Wireless 802.11n provides clear image transmission

· Rechargeable lithium batteries in both the viewer and imager

· 3 mega-pixel rear-view camera allows technician to document pre-service vehicle condition

· Touch-screen interface enables easy feature selection

Eric Bright, Product Manager at Snap-on Industrial comments:

“These Boroscopes have been designed to meet the demands of modern industrial inspections. They have a wide variety of advanced but user-intuitive features, which make them perfect for remote visual inspection instruments.

“Boroscopes are a vital piece of equipment for checking for wear and tear, defects, corrosion and other weaknesses, for example in inspecting or maintaining any type of equipment where visual access is impaired or where prohibitive costs are avoided by the use of a Borescope instead of striping down machinery for closer inspection. They are products that anyone can use for preventative or scheduled maintenance.”

Snap-on Industrial Borescopes BK6500 and BK8000 are available from Snap-on Industrial http://www1.snapon.com at an SPE Offshore Europe show price of £399.00 (plus VAT) for the BK6500 and £499.00 for the wireless BK8000 until the end of September 2013 and then at the list price of £613.55 and £763.15 (plus VAT) respectively.

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Notes to Editor:

About Snap-on Industrial

Since 1920 Snap-on Industrial has been a world leading tooling solutions specialist with unrivalled expertise in providing bespoke solutions across a diverse range of industry sectors, which include natural resources, defence, aviation, construction, as well as manufacturing, rail and food production. Snap-on Industrial provides companies with strategic advantages in addressing the challenge of increasing profitability, through reduced downtime, increased productivity and cost control.

Snap-on Industrial offers a range of programmes that benefit the professional. The company is a leader in tool control systems for the prevention of Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Foreign Material Exclusion (FME), with tool accountability programmes including networkable asset management (NTC) and Level 5 ATC fully automated tool control. In addition, Snap-on Industrial’s TC Max provides a comprehensive audit trail and management control structure to asset management, providing a broader and deeper knowledge about an organisation’s inventory usage and the operatives using them.

Additional programmes include Excellence in Education supporting apprenticeships and workplace training, Tools @ Height safety system which enables the safe tethering of virtually any hand or power tool from the company’s portfolio without compromising functional or ergonomic performance.

To find out more visit: http://www1.snapon.com

Meet Snap-on Industrial on Stand No. 38100, SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition, 3-6 September, Aberdeen. http://www.offshore-europe.co.uk

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