A temperature gun is a lightweight, easy-to-use tool for getting non-contact temperature readings, but what are you missing? With a thermal camera you don’t just get the temperature of one spot, you get an infrared image made of thousands of measurements that shows you exactly where the problem is. Infrared inspections save you time and money.

Why upgrade to an infrared camera?

• Save time and money: Find problems fast in one shot instead of painstakingly checking every inspection point one at a time.
• Increased safety: Get more information while standing at a safer distance from dangerous equipment and malfunctioning systems.
• Better inspections: A temperature gun just gives you an average temperature across a wide area, while a FLIR thermal camera gives you an accurate picture of possible problems so you can correct them right away.

Still using a temperature gun?

Upgrade to an affordable FLIR thermal camera for accurate, picture-perfect results at every inspection.

FLIR i5 Compact IR Camera

Features:

• Easy-to-use troubleshooting tool, pocket sized and fully automatic
• 80 x 80 pixels image resolution
• High accuracy of 2% helps you find problems faster and easier
• Large 2.8″ color LCD
• Double molded rugged design with easy grip handle construction meets IP43 dust/splashproof standards
• MiniSD card stores up to 5000 Radiometric JPEG format images
• Complete with 512MB miniSD Card, rechargeable battery, 110V AC adaptor/charger, USB cable, hand strap and protective hard carrying case
• Includes QuickReport software for analysis of radiometric images
• FLIR i5 Product Page

FLIR i40 Infrared Camera

Features:

• Advanced 120 x 120 detector – delivers 14,400 pixels resolution & thermal sensitivity that s higher than the competition.
• Free QuickReport software w/report templates to simplify your work.
• Easy camera controls, including emissivity & reflective temperature settings to help you troubleshoot with accuracy & confidence.
• High-powered illuminator that lights your way for safety and generates sharp visible-light images.
• 0.6 Megapixel visible camera.
• 2 year manufacturer’s warranty
• FLIR i40 Product Page

Thermal Cameras for Electrical & Mechanical Applications

The use of thermography has revolutionized predictive maintenance inspection programs for virtually all types of industries.

A thermal imaging camera is a reliable non contact instrument which is able to scan and visualize the temperature distribution of entire surfaces of machinery and electrical equipment quickly and accurately. Thermography programs have contributed to substantial cost savings for our customers around the world.

Electrical Safety Inspections
Identify overloaded circuits, loose/corroded connections, and failing breakers in electrical panels
Identify blown fuses, overloads, phase imbalance, and harmonics problems
Identify hot spots from high resistance connections

Energy Efficiency Surveys
Identify inefficient heating and cooling transfer
Identify draft sources from missing insulation in rafters/walls/floors
Identification of problem areas helps reduce heat gain/loss and carbon footprint

Infrared Cameras Assist in the Detection of Swine Flu
Several major airports in Asia discovered the benefit of infrared cameras in conjunction with the outbreak of SARS a couple of years ago and now use infrared cameras to scan whether arriving travellers can be contaminated with the N1H1 virus (AKA swine flu).

Infrared Cameras Help Firefighters Save Lives
Infrared technology is recognized as essential in fire rescue operations where lives are at stake and are a symbiotic fire fighters tool in their efforts to gain real-time tactical data. Infrared technology designed to sense and display heat signatures, the cameras provide  “night vision” or the ability to see in dark places as well as smoke filled environments, which is priceless in the decision making process. Infrared thermal imaging systems are being integrated globally into fire control, management and firefighting services throughout the world.

These powerful tools are also used for locating moisture problems in buildings. Instead of searching with a moisture meter an inch at a time, an infrared camera provides the ability to scan an entire room in a matter of minutes. By locating the thermal changes from evaporative moisture cooling in drywall, carpet, ceiling tiles, etc., inspectors can moisture map the entire building and isolate problems before providing an estimate for repairs.

Building and Preventive Maintenance
Discovers sources of moisture in roofs and areas behind walls
Checks air distribution for blockages in pipes, damaged duct work, and insulation gaps
Check fluid distribution for stuck valves and burst pipes

Some Popular Infrared Cameras / Thermal Imagers include:

Fluke FLK-INSXS-20

FLIR EX320

Ideal Industries HeatSeeker P-2856

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