Thermal imaging, also called thermography, is the production of infrared or "heat" pictures by utilising an infrared camera. Based on these thermal images, accurate temperature measurements can be made to detect even the smallest temperature differences.
Thermal imaging has evolved into one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for Predictive Maintenance. By detecting anomalies often invisible to the naked eye, thermography allows corrective action to be taken before costly system failures occur.
Numerous industries worldwide have discovered the advantage of incorporating infrared cameras in their Predictive Maintenance programmes. These include high voltage, low voltage, mechanical, pipework and insulation systems, welding spots, moulds, aeronautical material, road asphalt, ovens, boilers, cement kilns and numerous others.
Infrared cameras:
· Are as easy to use as a camcorder
· Give you a full image of the situation
· Perform inspections when systems are under load
· Identify and locate the problem
· Measure temperatures
· Store information electronically
· Tell you exactly what needs to be fixed
· Help you find the problems before they really occur
· Save you time and money
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Acknowledgements: The explanations on Thermography and its applications are courtesy of FLIR Systems.
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