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07 October 2024
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Identifying potential issues before they escalate into costly problems is crucial, and both thermography and acoustic imaging have a key role to play, says Jason Cargill
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04 January 2023
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Forward-thinking organisations do not want to be in a reactive maintenance cycle, and more maintenance professionals are now recognising the value of a proactive approach - rewarding prevention of the maintenance issue rather than the reactive hero, explains Gary Harvey
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10 June 2022
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Thermal imaging technology has become a valuable diagnostic tool in the industrial sphere, helping identify heat fluctuations which can be very useful in preventing downtime from failures, says Allen Boney
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16 April 2020
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FLIR explains how its cameras are being used for temperature screening purposes
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16 March 2020
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When using an IR thermography camera for electrical inspection and data capture, accuracy is key. Whether the camera-operator is an experienced thermographer, or new to the technology, an important acronym to remember is ‘FORD’ – FOcus, Range and Distance, explains Andrew Baker, sales director North Europe, FLIR Systems.
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03 July 2018
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An application at Cambridge Beer Festival demonstrates that no vessel is too small for thermal imaging inspection. Andrew Baker, sales director North Europe, FLIR Systems, explains more
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22 March 2018
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Schaeffler UK is providing route-based monitoring services to a UK-based producer of crisps. By analysing vibration data from a range of plant and equipment, it is able to detect any damage to components such as rolling bearings and gears early, reducing unplanned downtime. Schaeffler also provides regular thermographic surveys of electrical panels
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17 November 2017
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A UK-based engineering firm is using thermal imaging cameras from Micro-Epsilon to accurately measure the temperature profile of its new air compressor
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27 March 2017
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A thermal imaging camera is now a primary means of monitoring the performance status of plant, equipment and buildings. Andrew Baker, sales director North Europe - FLIR Systems outlines the latest developments
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18 July 2016
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Heat is often an early symptom of equipment damage or malfunction, making it a key performance parameter that is monitored in predictive maintenance (PdM) programs. Here, Ken West, Fluke marketing manager UK & Nordic, explains the benefits of infrared thermography
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10 November 2015
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Before hot spots in machinery, plant equipment or buildings can be analysed, they must first be located by capturing a great thermal image. Images that are out of focus, have poor contrast or insufficient resolution will not only affect the accuracy of temperature measurements, but might even miss the problem altogether. FLIR suggests a number of hints and tips that can help maximise the amount of useful data that can be obtained from thermal images
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01 April 2015
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As a condition of its insurance cover, a power generating company was required to perform regular preventive maintenance on its switchgear. Manpower analysis following the installation of infrared windows shows a significant return on investment, as IRISS explains
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21 January 2015
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Thermal imaging has become widely adopted for preventative inspections. However,although the technology is easy to apply, Flir believes it is vital that the camera user understands the science behind thermal imaging. Otherwise thermal images may be virtually meaningless and findings at risk of serious misinterpretation
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31 October 2014
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Reduced energy costs, less downtime and greater safety are some of the benefits associated with thermal imaging, as Testo explains
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03 November 2014
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A consortium of European companies, including the Italian Association for Thermal and Acoustic Insulation (ANIT) is investigating how common installation faults affect the performance of external insulation. Helping them do this are thermal imaging cameras from FLIR Systems
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22 July 2014
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Manufacturers are increasingly using thermal imaging in their predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programmes, and regular thermal imaging surveys are now commonly stipulated by insurance companies as a condition of coverage to minimise their own exposure to risk. IRISS comments
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26 February 2014
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The use of electrical maintenance safety devices (EMSDs) is a hot topic. Their popularity is growing as companies strive to improve profitability, uptime and safety. Here, Martin Robinson, CEO of IRISS Inc, focuses on infrared inspection windows which allow the testing of fully energised electrical systems without risk to personnel.
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14 February 2014
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Thermal imaging is playing an increasingly important role in terms of predictive maintenance of electro mechanical components of wind turbines and in the detection of surface defects in composite structures, as Andrew Baker, sales and marketing manager, FLIR Systems, explains
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28 October 2013
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An easy-to-use Testo thermal imaging camera has satisfied Muntons' requirement for a non-invasive inspection tool with which to carry out equipment checks at its Stowmarket site
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24 June 2013
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For maximum power generation, system life and the best return on investment every solar cell on a solar panel must be working. To provide this assurance, says Flir, industry is increasingly employing thermal imaging as a preferred method for locating defects.
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