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Hawkeye Borescopes (hawkeyeborescopes.com) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of precision borescopes — optical inspection instruments used to see inside engines, tubes, castings, and other enclosed spaces without disassembly. The site positions itself around industrial-grade equipment for aerospace, automotive, power generation, precision welding, and metal machining, and it organizes its catalog by probe diameter so buyers can match a scope to a specific access hole. It is a product and resource site rather than a marketplace: you browse specifications, request a free trial, and contact the company directly.
What the company makes
The catalog splits into four main groups, each aimed at a different inspection geometry.
| Category | Examples from the site | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid borescopes | Pro Hardy (6.35 mm), Pro Slim (4.20 mm), Pro SuperSlim (2.40 mm), Pro MicroSlim (1.85 mm), Pro MicroFlex semi-rigid (0.9–1.5 mm) | Straight-line access where rigidity and image quality matter |
| Flexible video borescopes | X-PLOR HD (3.9 and 6 mm), Motorized HD (4 and 6 mm), Q2 HD (2.8–6 mm), Q2 Dual View HD (2.8–6 mm) | Curved or offset paths that a rigid scope cannot follow |
| Micro flexible borescopes | Micro Q2 (0.8–2 mm), MicroFlex Fiber (0.4–1.5 mm) | Very small cavities and tight passages |
| Borescope cameras and lighting | LTC camera (HDMI/USB), LEC camera (USB), lighting accessories | Adding video capture or illumination to an existing setup |
Diameter coverage runs from roughly 0.4 mm up to 8 mm across the full range, and the site offers a "Choose by Size" filter with bands under 2 mm, 2–4 mm, 4–6 mm, and 6–8 mm. That is the fastest way to narrow the catalog: start with the smallest opening you need to pass through, then pick the imaging type.
Who it is built for
The stated industries are aerospace, automotive, medical device manufacturing, metal casting, power generation, and welding. Application pages cover aircraft maintenance, fuel systems, hydraulics, gearbox inspection, metal casting, metal machining, and precision shooting. If your inspection task falls outside those areas, the equipment may still work, but the site's guidance and case studies are written for these fields.
The aviation line gets its own emphasis: the V3 HD Video Borescope is described as the most popular choice for aviation and aerospace maintenance, with an HD image, touchscreen interface, servo joystick articulation, and interchangeable tips.
What you can do on the site
- Request a free trial — a prominent call to action, useful if you want to evaluate a scope against a real inspection task before committing.
- Search by product or by size — the size filter is the more practical entry point for most buyers.
- Read applications and case studies — organized by industry and by task, so you can check whether someone has already solved a similar access problem.
- Browse the video library and blog — supporting material on choosing and using borescopes.
- Contact the company — phone number 800-536-0790 is listed, along with a reseller network.
Practical notes before you buy
Two things are worth checking on the site itself rather than assuming:
- Pricing is not published. The catalog shows specifications and diameters, not prices, so budget discussions go through a quote or the free-trial conversation.
- A contact address change is announced. As of January 1, 2026, the company's address becomes 4647 Jackson Lane, Phelan, CA 92371; other contact details stay the same. If you are mailing anything or verifying the business, use the new address for anything dated after that point.
If your main question is "which diameter do I need," start with the smallest opening in your inspection path and work up — the site's size bands and per-product diameter listings are the most reliable way to match a scope to your hardware.