Industrial Thermal Imaging
Infrared thermography is valuable for preventative maintenance, quality assurance, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of industrial and commercial operations. It helps in early problem detection and fire prevention, reduces downtime, and extends the lifespan of systems and machinery.
Unscheduled downtime and difficulties recruiting qualified maintenance staff already put pressure on meeting KPIs. Thermal imaging is a highly effective solution to reduce unscheduled downtime due to breakdowns. It provides insights into the overall state of machinery, allowing for effective maintenance planning and budgeting. It can also be used to monitor newly acquired machinery to uphold warranty terms. It can provide targeted inspection prior to increased seasonal production, which allows preparation for increased electrical and mechanical loads.
Since infrared thermography is a non-destructive testing method, it allows for the easy monitoring of pumps, gearboxes, seals, and bearings in situ while they are under load, reducing inspection time and labour hours.
Incorporating infrared thermography into a preventive maintenance (PM) system is an effective way to customise maintenance plans. This approach ensures necessary maintenance is conducted when required while minimising the risk of over-servicing and its associated costs.
Industrial & Commercial Applications
1. Electrical Systems
Identifies overheating components, loose connections, and potential faults in electrical systems, helping prevent failures and fires.
2. Mechanical Equipment
Monitors temperature variations in machinery such as gearboxes, pumps, and conveyor systems to detect wear, misalignment, and potential failures, aiding in predictive maintenance.
3. Piping and Vessels
Detects leaks, blockages, and corrosion in pipes and vessels, ensuring the integrity of fluid systems.
4. Pipeline Insulation / Lagging
Assesses the insulation condition in pipes and equipment, identifying areas of energy loss, potential inefficiencies, and personal safety regarding hot surfaces.
5. HVAC Systems
Locates refrigerant leaks and inefficiencies in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, enhancing performance and reducing energy costs.
6. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Electrical Controls
IR thermography can identify deficiencies, such as poor terminals or overheating components, in both AC and DC control systems.
7. Refrigeration / Cold Storage
Identifies missing or insufficient insulation and damaged or leaking door seals.
Insight Thermal Imaging guarantee
Your qualified thermography surveyor will have specific industry experience covering the maintenance and repair of associated equipment.
As a minimum, your surveyor will have gained the following experience and relevant qualifications.
Industrial
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ITC Certified Thermographer
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Multi-skilled maintenance engineer in FMCG manufacturing sites.
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Electrically qualified Level 3 City & Guilds
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Periodic Inspection & Testing Level 3 City & Guilds
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ECS/JIB Gold Card
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IET 18th Edition
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MEWP Mobile Elevated Working Platform