This image is a follow up to an attempted repair of only tightening the center phase lug, despite a recommendation to replace the breaker. Between the time of the initial finding and the follow up, the temperature increased from 140 F to 176 F. The internal temperatures would be higher and moving the breaker closer
Nice example of fan belt – drive of process cooling tower fan in pre-failure mode. The heat is cause by an increase in friction. Belt drive could be too tight, too loose or pulleys misaligned. Further investigation can find problem and correct before failure unexpectedly occurs. Thermal Techniques puts the full power of thermal imaging
If you work in the industry and have heard of infrared windows, you’re probably wondering — would they be right for you?There are many benefits to getting them installed for your business. But before you do it, here’s everything you need to know about them. What are Infrared Windows? Before you decide to install an
What if you were damaging your facility equipment every day by focusing on the wrong thing?It sounds scary, but this is what happens when you focus too much on temperature during your mechanical inspections. Instead, you should focus on infrared mechanical inspections at regular intervals.Keep reading to discover the true importance of thermal patterns! Why
Without a thermographer in your planned maintenance process, your facility risks downtime. You may even be inviting accidents and a larger disaster. Many facilities and maintenance professionals want a predictive maintenance strategy. But they have to perform basic asset preservation first. This requires planned tasks, testing, and regular inspections. Is your business is considering a
Since the Industrial Age, many aspects of society completely rely on the performance of machines. Without machines, we would not be able to create the basic necessities we need for our survival.Unfortunately, machines can and do fail. Just like human bodies, machines tend to break down after enough wear and tear. There are many fields
Roughly 14 people die per day on the job. Your job is where you are supposed to make a living, not end up dying. Even if you don’t die from an on-the-job incident, injuries can greatly affect your life. In many cases, you may not be able to work for a time. In severe cases,
When most people hire a thermographer, they think that the biggest issue the professional will be looking for is temperature.It’s an easy mistake to make — after all, the temperature is part of the way we collect data about electrical and mechanical systems. However, the most important thing that a thermographer is looking for is
IR Windows are specially designed optic windows which allow users to view higher voltage equipment. They make it easier for standard and infrared viewing and do their job without disrupting the environment they are in.Typically, they do this attached to switchgear enclosures. They’re constructed from metal or plastic frames, with clamped-in infrared transmissive optics. This
If you’re ready to have an infrared thermographic inspection, there are a few things you should do to get ready.Visually inspecting and cleaning your machinery before we arrive can help us get a clear reading of any problems that might exist. This will also help keep your machinery running smoothly as a thorough cleaning will
