Electrical Predictive Maintenance
This is another classic use of IR thermography. Through the experience of a good IR technician, dangerous and expensive equipment faults can be readily observed.
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High / Low Voltage Electrical
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Loose Connections
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Poor Contacts
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Unbalanced Loads
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Hotspots
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Overloading
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Overheating
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Cable or Line Splices in aerial lines
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Broken Strands
Defects such as these become readily apparent and repairs can be planned rather than inviting a crisis. This saves money and downtime, equipment life is also extended and customer satisfaction is preserved by keeping your facility and production line running.
- A ten year study by Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company determined that a proper infrared predictive maintenance program produces 400% (ROI) Return On Investment.
- According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly two-thirds of all electrical distribution fire losses could have been avoided.
- Zurich Risk Engineering reports that 25-30% of all large fire losses are caused by electrical faults.
Computer / Server Rooms
Find overheating rack and blade servers, UPS systems about to fail, areas of insufficient cooling and poor insulation. Computer & network downtime can cost big money - have an IR analysis done to avoid surprises.
RF Antenna & Waveguide Diagnostics
Improperly fitted or malfunctioning microwave equipment can overheat components and cause transmitter failure. A properly lensed IR camera can spot these issues hundreds of feet from the ground - saving time in inspecting and keeping the antenna online during the process.
Mechanical Predictive Maintenance
Motors and other moving parts can often show heat signatures before actual failure occurs.
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Locate overheated bearings
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Unbalanced loads
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Shorted or open windings
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Overheating of brushes
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Blocked cooling passages
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Electric motor trending
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Steam traps
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Pulp & paper machines
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Smokestacks
Infrared Research & Development
IR thermography can aid in the product development and testing of prototypes, or in comparisons of materials. Detailed visual reports can get the point across to the client or a business department quickly, enabling rapid diagnosis and faster decision making.
