Image Inspection Services Ltd.

Image Inspection Services Ltd.

Image Inspection Services manufactures remote television cameras
for inspecting underground sewers and pipelines. The camera is
a self contained unit which is drawn through the pipe, and using
it's own light source, transmits a picture of the inside
conditions of the pipe to the operator. The inspection results
are video taped for a permanent record. Defects along with
their corresponding distance measurement are noted on the video
cassette as well as in a computer generated log report.

The camera is typically drawn from manhole to manhole either by
a winch or a pressure flushing machine. A remote crawler is
available for conveying the camera when access is restricted to
one end.

The camera can be used for inspecting pipe diameters from 3'
through 48' in diameter with a maximum cable length of 2500'.
Similarly, the video camera can be lowered into wells and
boreholes.


Environmental Profile

Image Inspection Services Ltd. is a specialty manufacturer of underwater television inspection systems designed for the non-destructive inspection of sewers, wells, boreholes and pipelines. Our products have found numerous applications in both the municipal and industrial sectors. The majority of our equipment system sales are to municipal governments; the minority of sales are to contractors to the industrial and municipal market.


We also provide a consulting service utilizing video inspection equipment for the detection and evaluation of pipeline corrosion, pipe and vessel condition, and sewer system ratings and evaluations. Training in the safe and efficient operation of the sewer equipment is provided to new system owners. The company has developed various cameras for a diverse range of applications from sewer pipe to drinking water well to oilfield pipeline inspection.


Image Inspection Services Ltd. also acts as a design consultant for CCTV video applications, including night surveillance, computer imaging and machine vision, and security and surveillance applications. We have custom designed many specialty composite video cable, underwater housings and underwater lighting systems. 65% of all sales are within Canada with 50% in Western Canada and 15% in Eastern Canada; the remaining 25% are in the US market, and 10% overseas. Regional repair centres throughout Canada and the United States provide convenient service centres for equipment repair or upgrading.


Our in-house capabilities include a machine shop, CADD system, electronic repair centre, and an electronic manufacturing facility including a wave solder machine. Image markets its products and services to governments, hospitals, utilities, petroleum companies, and private water and sewer contractors.

Company Details

Year Established: 1986

Total Sales ($CDN): $200,000 - $500,000

Number of Employees: 6

Company Information

Paul Varro
Title: President
Telephone: (403) 287-1053
Fax: (403) 243-4564
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Linda Varro
Telephone: (403) 243-0276
Fax: (403) 243-3371
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Paul Varro P.Eng.
Title: Manager
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (403) 287-1053
Fax: (403) 243-4564
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Gary Tarves
Telephone: (403) 287-1053
Fax: (403) 243-4564
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Products

Sewer & Borehole Camera Inspection Systems

Plumbers Special Sewer Camera
General Description The Image Lateral Inspection Camera is a small solid state colour camera having excellent resolution and low light sensitivity. It was originally designed for inspecting building sewer laterals, but has found many industrial inspection uses. It features 100% solid state construction. The camera is useful for inspecting a variety of piping and vessels including sewer laterals and house connections, chimneys, catalyst tubes, boreholes, electrical and telephone ducts and industrial piping. The system is compact, light weight, and cost effective. It will negotiate multiple bends and deliver a quality video picture over hundreds of meters of cable. The control unit is housed in a heavy duty flight case with compartment lid capable of holding video tapes and cords.

Mini Camera Inspection Systems
General Description The Image Mini Camera Inspection System is a versatile camera system available in many configurations. Many camera heads are available including micro black and white cameras, colour mini cameras, and Pan and Tilt cameras. All camera heads have CCD construction, excellent resolution, low light sensitivity, and are all interchangeable. The camera systems are useful for inspecting a variety of piping and vessels including sewer laterals, house plumbing, chimneys, catalyst tubes, boreholes, electrical and telephone ducts and industrial piping. The systems are compact, light weight, and cost effective. The cameras and pushrods will negotiate multiple bends and deliver a quality picture over hundreds of meters of cable. All controls units are housed in heavy duty aluminum flight cases with compartment lids to protect components during transport. Model 1 Mini Plumber Special The model 1B Mini Plumber Special is the most economical camera system made by Image. It comes with an integrated pushrod, wheeled coiler, and black and white mini camera head. This system is designed for inspecting building lateral lines. The control box is lightweight and features AC and DC operation and a built in rechargeable battery for completely portable operation. Model 1 The Model 1 plumber special is the most basic upgradable model. It provides the basic equipment necessary for inspection work and will adapt to any camera, cable, or crawler combination. Model 2 The Model 2 plumber special features a built in VHS recorder and wireless microphone. There is also a built in speaker for audio playback. The system will adapt to any camera, cable, or crawler combination. Model 3 The Model 3 is our most deluxe portable inspection system. It includes a built in VHS recorder, wireless microphone, and built in speaker. There is also a LED distance counter complete with video overlay. A slide out keyboard is optional to allow for video titling. The model 3 system will adapt to any camera, cable, and crawler combination and is our most popular model.

Hand Powered Reels
Our reels feature noise-free mercury slip rings for cable lengths up to 700`. Distance counter and video overlay are optional.

Powered Rewind Reels
Our powered reels are available for any cable length and diameter and feature variable speed rewind, level wind, and mercury slip ring assemblies.

Skid Set & Auxiliary Lighting
Skid sets and Auxiliary lights are available to center your camera and illuminate any pipe size.

Pushrods
Integrated and non-integrated Pushrods are available in any length for propelling equipment in both service and main lines. All integrated pushrods feature mercury slip rings and can be outfitted with electronic distance counters.

Battery Power Units
A battery power unit is available to provide up to 8 hours of continuous use between charges. Power inverters are available for transforming battery power into household current.

Pipe Locators
Pipe transmitters are available as separate or built in units. A radio receiver can then locate accurately the camera position from above ground.

Camera Crawler
The Camera Crawler is adaptable for pipe sizes from 8`` and larger. It is available in a short and standard length and features a 1/8 HP continuous duty motor and sealed gearbox.

Winches
Both manual and electric winches are available for pulling the camera through mainlines.

Dolly
Dollies are available to hold any control box and reel combination.

Camera Heads
A variety of interchangeable camera heads are available including micro black and white cameras, and pan and tilt cameras.

Inspection Equipment

Environmental Products And Services

Remote Sewer Camera To Inspect The Pipes
The sewer camera is a waterproof video camera with its own light source. It is pushed, pulled, or driven by an electric tractor through a sewer pipe or pipeline. It is connected to a camera control unit by an electric cable with built-in strain relief. The camera image is shown on a standard TV monitor and can also be recorded onto a standard video cassette. As the camera travels through the pipe, an exact image of the inside conditions of the sewer or pipeline is shown on the monitor screen. The operator can raise or lower the camera and adjust the camera light level to provide the optimum image of any defect. As the camera travels through the sewer, an electronic distance counter provides the camera distance so that exact measurements to defects can be noted. When the inspection is complete, the camera is removed, and the results are permanently recorded onto video tape for future reference. Distance measurements to defects can be used to minimize the amount of necessary excavation, thereby saving considerable amounts of money. There is a variety of different sewer cameras available for inspecting pipes as small as 2 inches in diameter all the way up to 20 feet in diameter.

Waterproof Well Camera
The well camera is a waterproof video camera with its own light source. It is lowered and raised from the well using a waterproof electric cable with built in strain relief. The camera image is shown on a standard TV monitor and can also be recorded onto a standard video cassette. As the camera enters the well, an exact image of the inside condition of the well is shown on the monitor screen. The operator can raise or lower the camera and adjust the camera light level to provide the optimum image of any defect. As the camera is lowered into the well, an electronic distance counter provides the camera depth so that exact measurements to defects can be noted. When the inspection is complete, the camera is removed, and the results are permanently recorded onto video tape for future reference.

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