iPEK ROVION HD vs Rausch: the simple comparison.
If you are considering ROVION HD, the closest Rausch alternatives are FW90 / FW135, with M-Series for lateral inspection.
Quick answer: iPEK is particularly strong on long cable options, including a published 500 m reel. Rausch has the higher published conventional pipe ceiling: FW135 + Lafette reaches up to 3000 mm.
iPEK ROVION HD vs Rausch: side by side
| Feature | iPEK ROVION HD | Rausch |
|---|---|---|
| Mainline pipe range | ROVION HD mainline family: DN150–DN2000; RX95 covers smaller DN100-class work | FW90: 100–600 mm; FW135: 135–1600 mm, up to 3000 mm with Lafette |
| Camera / drive | HD inspection with six-wheel steerable crawler configurations | Full HD 1920 × 1080 KS60 / KS135 cameras; FW90 has three driven axles, steering and electric lift |
| Cable reach | RAX200 / RAX300 / RAX500: 200 m / 300 m / 500 m | CUBIX 300: up to 300 m crawler cable |
| Large-diameter ceiling | ROVION HD family up to DN2000 | FW135 + Lafette up to 3000 mm |
| Lateral inspection | RX140 SAT II lateral system | M-Series built around FW135 for mainline-to-lateral inspection |
Where Rausch has the advantage
- Higher large-diameter ceiling: up to 3000 mm with FW135 + Lafette versus DN2000 for the published ROVION HD mainline range.
- Compact-to-large crawler coverage: FW90 starts at 100 mm and FW135 takes over for larger work.
- Satellite growth on the FW135 platform: M-Series extends the same Rausch family into lateral inspection.
- Direct UK demonstration and support: Rausch UK can configure the crawler, camera and control system around your work before purchase.
Which should you choose?
If 500 m cable reach is central to the requirement, iPEK has the stronger published reel specification. If your priority is very broad pipe coverage, including conventional inspection up to 3000 mm, with an FW135-based satellite path, Rausch is the stronger fit.
Sources: Rausch International and iPEK manufacturer-published specifications, checked August 2026. Exact capability depends on configuration. iPEK and ROVION trademarks belong to their respective owners.