iPEK CCTV inspection van vs Rausch RCA 5.0: the simple vehicle-system comparison.
If you are specifying a complete sewer CCTV vehicle rather than a single camera or crawler, compare iPEK's configurable van approach with Rausch RCA 5.0 and Rausch UK Van Packages.
iPEK CCTV inspection van vs Rausch RCA 5.0: side by side
| Area | iPEK CCTV inspection van | Rausch RCA 5.0 / UK van |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle approach | Configurable CCTV van integrating iPEK mainline, lateral, push-camera and software products | Fully integrated RCA 5.0 Full HD installation, with UK van packages specified around the customer's workload |
| Mainline inspection | ROVION crawler configurations available | FW90 100–600 mm; FW135 135–1600 mm and up to 3000 mm with Lafette |
| Video transmission | Depends on selected iPEK vehicle/system configuration | 1920 × 1080 Full HD using Rausch VML technology over copper cable |
| Camera cable | Depends on selected reel configuration | ELKA configuration published with up to 500 m camera cable |
| Lateral / satellite | iPEK lateral-crawler systems can be integrated | M-Series / satellite configurations can be integrated around FW135 |
| UK specification and support | UK availability depends on iPEK sales/service route | Specified, demonstrated and supported directly by Rausch UK |
Where Rausch has the advantage
- Published 500 m Full HD vehicle route: RCA 5.0 combines long cable reach with a defined Rausch integration.
- Full HD over copper: Rausch publishes 1920 × 1080 transmission using its VML technology without fibre optic cable.
- Wide crawler range inside the vehicle: FW90 and FW135 take the same vehicle from compact mainline to very large sewers.
- One UK specification conversation: Rausch UK can configure the vehicle, inspection hardware and demonstration around your intended contracts.
Which should you choose?
iPEK offers a broad modular inspection ecosystem and should be compared on the exact van specification offered. If you want a clearly defined 500 m-class Full HD Rausch vehicle with FW90/FW135 and M-Series integration, plus direct Rausch UK support, RCA 5.0 is a very strong alternative.
See RCA 5.0 → See Rausch UK van packages →
Sources: iPEK CCTV Inspection Van and Rausch RCA 5.0 manufacturer-published information, checked August 2026. Exact vehicle capability depends on the final build and selected equipment.