Advantages of Infrared Thermography: Infrared thermography is the only diagnostic technology that allows the operator to instantly visualize and verify thermal performance. Infrared thermography is the most effective, proven, and Predictive Maintenance (PM) technology available to quickly, accurately and safely locate problems prior to failure. Finding and fixing a poor electrical connection before a component fails can save you much greater costs associated with manufacturing downtime, production losses, power outages, fires and catastrophic failures. ThermaCAM infrared cameras and Reporter software not only quickly locate problems, their non-contact precision temperature measurement and analysis capabilities instantly deliver information needed to form a plan of action, as well as determine the severity of the problem. Detecting a problem is sometimes not enough. Infrared cameras incorporate temperature measurements that allow PM professionals to make well-informed judgments about the operating condition of electrical and mechanical targets. Temperature measurements can be compared with historical operating temperatures, or with infrared readings of similar equipment at the same time, to determine if a significant temperature rise will compromise component reliability or plant safety. Without PM through infrared scanning, most problems will go undetected until production is affected and/or safety has been compromised. Predictive Maintenance (PM) and Reliability: Through scheduled PM inspections, business owners and operators can prevent unscheduled downtimes and increase the reliability of their electrical systems. In most cases one prevented occurrence will pay for itself many times over. A PM inspection cannot only detect immediate issues, but also predict typical wear and tear on equipment through trending analysis from data gathered over time. For more information, pricing or to schedule an inspection, please contact Mike Walburn, Certified Thermographer, at 717.846.4369 ext. 166.