What is Thermography?

Thermography is the use of infrared cameras to measure thermal energy emitted from an object or surface. Thermal energy is not visible to the human eye, but can be detected with infrared cameras and produced in images called Thermograms or Thermographs.

Since all objects with a temperature above absolute zero emit infrared radiation, infrared cameras can produce images of this radiation that can then be interpreted by a well-trained thermographer and any anomalies or "exceptions" can be brought to the attention of the client.

Preventive/Predictive Maintenance

As mechanical devices operate, heat is generated. Several defects such as misalignment, improper lubrication or belt tension, worn or defective parts will cause excess friction and will then generate excess heat.

Using Thermal Imaging to monitor this phenomenon is known as Preventive/Predictive Maintenance or P/PM. Thermography safely and accurately identifies these conditions prior to failure and allows the client to repair the problem before the component fails.

P/PM can save the client loss of production, unscheduled downtime resulting in wasted manpower and potential equipment damage. Preventing these situations will increase safety, increase efficiency resulting in better customer relations and best of all save money and possibly even reduce insurance costs. Even conservative estimates predict payback ratio for P/PM is about 4:1. That is simple economics.

I R For Weatherization

With all the buzz about energy efficiency and reducing dependence on foreign oil, doesn't it make sense to do all you can to make your home more energy efficient?

Effective weatherization will pay for itself over time as your heating and cooling bills are reduced and the first step is to identify deficiencies. Infrared cameras can detect thermal patterns identifying missing or damaged insulation, air infiltration or even water intrusion.

Thermography is a non-contact non-destructive test.