Industrial Endoscope · Ultra-Thin Probe · Narrow Space · Internal Inspection
Inspect small holes, narrow passages, precision components, and internal structures with Shodensha ultra-thin industrial endoscopes with probe diameters from 1.8 mm down to 0.8 mm.
Start with the available opening diameter, required insertion depth, viewing direction, and working distance. The current lineup includes fixed-tip, articulating, sub-1 mm, close-range, and longer-reach configurations.
FIND YOUR INSPECTION APPROACH
Choose based on opening diameter, whether directional tip control is required, and how close the probe must focus to the target.
Small holes and restricted internal access
Use a small-diameter industrial endoscope when the inspection opening is too restricted for a conventional probe. Shodensha offers fixed-tip 1.8 mm and 1.2 mm configurations for internal visual inspection in narrow and difficult-to-access spaces.
Recommended industrial endoscopes
1.8 mm fixed-tip industrial endoscope with a 0.5 m probe, 160,000-pixel camera, 120° field of view, approximately 2 mm minimum focusing distance, fiber-optic illumination, and a 6-inch touchscreen.
View MIVS-1805TP
1.2 mm fixed-tip industrial endoscope with a 0.5 m probe, 160,000-pixel imaging, 120° field of view, approximately 2 mm minimum focusing distance, and fiber-optic illumination.
View MIVS-1205TPDirectional viewing after insertion
When a fixed viewing direction cannot reach the inspection target, the MIVS-1805TPA2 provides a 1.8 mm probe with two-direction tip articulation. A lever on the main unit controls the probe tip after insertion.
Recommended industrial endoscopes
1.8 mm industrial endoscope with two-direction tip articulation controlled from the main unit, plus a 0.5 m probe, 160,000-pixel imaging, 120° field of view, and approximately 2 mm minimum focusing distance.
View MIVS-1805TPA2Extremely small access openings
For extremely small access openings, Shodensha offers 0.85 mm and 0.8 mm probe configurations. These models extend visual inspection into holes and narrow spaces where larger industrial endoscopes cannot be inserted.
Recommended industrial endoscopes
0.85 mm industrial endoscope with a 0.5 m probe, 160,000-pixel imaging, 120° field of view, and selectable 0.5–3 mm close-range or 3–70 mm standard focus configurations.
View MIVS-08505TP
0.8 mm industrial endoscope with a 1.0 m probe, 160,000-pixel imaging, 120° field of view, fiber-optic illumination, IP67 insertion section, and HDMI output.
View MIVS-08010TPInspection with minimal working distance
The MIVS-08505TP is available with two focus specifications. Choose the 0.5–3 mm close-range configuration when the target is extremely close to the probe tip, or the 3–70 mm standard configuration when a broader observation depth is required.
Recommended industrial endoscopes
0.85 mm industrial endoscope with a 0.5 m probe, 160,000-pixel imaging, 120° field of view, and selectable 0.5–3 mm close-range or 3–70 mm standard focus configurations.
View MIVS-08505TPIndustrial Endoscope Selection
The smallest probe is not automatically the best choice. Confirm the opening diameter, required insertion depth, working distance, viewing direction, and whether probe-tip articulation is required before selecting the model.
Internal visual inspection
Ultra-thin industrial endoscopes provide visual access to internal areas that cannot be observed directly. The appropriate probe depends on the available opening, required insertion depth, viewing direction, and distance between the probe tip and the inspection target.
Use small-diameter probes to inspect internal surfaces through restricted openings where larger endoscopes cannot be inserted.
Observe internal areas of compact mechanical components, precision parts, and assemblies with limited direct access.
The MIVS-1805TPA2 provides two-direction tip articulation when the inspection target is not aligned with the insertion direction.
The MIVS-08505TP close-range configuration provides an observation depth of 0.5–3 mm when the inspection target is positioned extremely close to the probe tip.
How to select
Start from the physical inspection requirement rather than from camera diameter alone. Confirm the access opening, insertion depth, required viewing direction, and working distance before selecting the probe.
| Selection Factor | What to Confirm | Shodensha Options |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Diameter | Minimum available access diameter | 1.8 mm, 1.2 mm, 0.85 mm, and 0.8 mm probe options |
| Insertion Depth | Distance from the opening to the inspection point | 0.5 m on MIVS-1805TP, MIVS-1805TPA2, MIVS-1205TP and MIVS-08505TP; 1.0 m on MIVS-08010TP |
| Viewing Direction | Whether the target is aligned with the insertion axis | Fixed-tip models or two-direction articulating MIVS-1805TPA2 |
| Working Distance | Distance from the probe tip to the target surface | MIVS-08505TP offers 0.5–3 mm close-range and 3–70 mm standard focus configurations |
Model comparison
| Model | Probe Diameter | Probe Length | Field of View | Primary Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIVS-1805TP | 1.8 mm | 0.5 m | 120° | Fixed-tip 1.8 mm probe; approximately 2 mm minimum focusing distance |
| MIVS-1805TPA2 | 1.8 mm | 0.5 m | 120° | Two-direction articulating tip; approximately 2 mm minimum focusing distance |
| MIVS-1205TP | 1.2 mm | 0.5 m | 120° | Smaller fixed-tip probe; approximately 2 mm minimum focusing distance |
| MIVS-08505TP | 0.85 mm | 0.5 m | 120° | 0.5–3 mm close-range or 3–70 mm standard focus options |
| MIVS-08010TP | 0.8 mm | 1.0 m | 120° | Smallest probe diameter in the current Denkei Shodensha lineup with 1.0 m reach |
MIVS probe system
Shodensha states that the endoscope main unit and camera cable unit can be separated. After purchasing an MIVS system, compatible camera cable units can be added to use different probe diameters or configurations with the main unit.
Camera cable units are offered in multiple diameters, allowing the probe configuration to be adapted to different access openings.
The detachable design allows the camera cable unit to be replaced independently rather than requiring replacement of the complete endoscope system.
Frequently asked questions
Start with the smallest physical opening the endoscope must pass through. The current Denkei Shodensha lineup includes 1.8 mm, 1.2 mm, 0.85 mm, and 0.8 mm probe diameters.
Use the MIVS-1805TPA2 when the target cannot be viewed directly along the insertion axis. Its 1.8 mm probe tip can be moved in two directions using the lever on the main unit.
The MIVS-08505TP is available with a 0.5–3 mm close-range focus specification for targets positioned extremely close to the probe tip. A 3–70 mm standard focus configuration is also available.
The MIVS-08010TP uses a 0.8 mm probe and is the smallest diameter in the current Shodensha lineup offered by Denkei Americas.
Shodensha states that the main unit and camera cable unit are detachable and that additional compatible camera cable units can be purchased to use different probe diameters.
Provide the opening diameter, required insertion depth, approximate distance from the probe tip to the inspection surface, whether directional tip control is required, and a description of the component or internal area being inspected.
U.S. application support
Share your access opening, required probe reach, working distance, viewing direction, and inspection target. Denkei Corporation Americas can help identify an appropriate Shodensha industrial endoscope configuration.
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