Inspection Mirrors - Search Mirrors

Inspection Mirrors Buyers Guide

When shopping for search and inspection mirrors it’s important to consider exactly what the mirror will be required to do. Typical inspection mirror applications include:

• Under vehicle search and inspection
• Truck or lorry cargo space inspection
• Examining the roof of a vehicle from ground level
• Determining what’s on high warehouse shelves without climbing ladders
• Product and machinery inspection in manufacturing environments
• Engineers and tradespeople use them to examine hard-to-reach areas
• Around the home, to gain visibility into awkward areas.

Defining exactly what you want to achieve with your mirror will determine the most appropriate products to consider. For example, if you are looking for an inspection mirror for viewing the underside of vehicles then you will definitely want to consider various trolley type inspection mirrors. But maybe you need a mirror that’s good for all-round vehicle inspection, in which case an inspection mirror with a telescopic handle that allows the mirror to be extended far enough to reach to the top of high vehicles would be more appropriate. For general purpose use around the home, a mini folding inspection mirror would be a good choice.

LED Lighting

Another factor to consider is illumination. The underside of vehicles is generally in darkness so inspection mirrors with LED lighting are just what’s needed. And smaller inspection mirrors, fitted with LED lights, are useful in a variety of applications such as inspecting inside dark, cramped vehicle engine compartments or machinery spaces. 

Mirror Size

The size of the mirror is another important thing to consider. The larger the mirror then the bigger the reflected image. But small inspection mirrors are exactly what’s needed for confined spaces.

Mirror Material

The material used to make the mirror is also important. Glass mirrors provide crisp, clear reflections but glass is naturally fragile and relatively heavy so it tends to only be used for smaller inspection mirrors. Larger inspection mirrors tend to be made from Acrylic with shatterproof ABS housings and rubber edge protectors.

Price

When buying inspection mirrors the cost is obviously important. At Insight Security we stock an extensive range of high quality, competitively priced search and inspection mirrors and costs are considerably reduced if you are buying multiples.