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Infrared Inspection

What is an Infrared Inspection?

Infrared thermography is a non-destructive and non-intrusive testing process used as predictive maintenance inspection technique to detail abnormal heat patterns in machines. 

What to Expect During an Infrared Inspection

During an Infrared inspection, our well-trained and experienced technicians skillfully use a thermal imaging device which emits thermal infrared energy. This device will detect hotspots, heat loss, leaks, insulation problems and other abnormalities in machines which are undetectable by the human eye. When those abnormalities are present it is usually an early indicator that there are corroded electrical connections, damaged components and equipment failure will likely occur.  

Some of the problems the thermographer looks for in, motors, motor control centers and circuit breakers include:

  •        Hotspots
  •        Operational Temperatures
  •        Cooling Problems
  •        Overload Conditions
  •        Loose Connections
  •        Frayed Wires/Conductors
  •        Improperly Sized Wires
  •        Contaminated Connections
  •        Load Imbalance
  •        Faulty Components
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Infrared Testing on a Motor

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The Benefits of Infrared Inspections

An Infrared inspection allows our technician to instantly visualize and verify the thermal problem, quantifies them with a precise temperature measurement and document them within a report. Having this valuable knowledge will allow you to find and fix a poor electrical connection or mechanical fault before its component fails, saving you from much greater costs associated with manufacturing downtime.  

Infrared Inspection

Thermal Imaging from an Inspection

Infrared Inspection Success Stories

Below are a few situations we’ve experienced during Infrared Inspections:

  • Our thermographer was inspecting a control panel when he found a terminal that read at 200 degrees celsius. After informing the customer of the issue, the customer immediately shut down the operation so they could address the problem right away and prevent a possible fire.
  • A motor winding was stripped using the burnout oven stripping method. Using an infrared camera, multiple hotspots were found showing temperatures that would destroy the motor if rewound and put back into service. The lamination stack had to be replaced prior to rewinding the motor to prevent premature failure.
  • Floor heaters in an industrial garage were hardened into the concrete floor. The owner wanted to rework the floor without damaging the heaters. The infrared technician was able to find mark where the heaters were located and verify they were working at the correct settings.

If you would like to schedule a preventative Infrared Inspection, call us today.

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