Thermal Imaging Inspections - Electrical Panel, Switch Gear & Rotating Mechanical Equipment

AUSTIN, Texas - May 14, 2017 - PRLog -- Central Texas Thermal Imaging is located in Round Rock, Texas and provides thermal imaging surveys of electrical switch gear and rotating mechanical equipment.   Facility managers, maintenance managers, building owners who are responsible for safety, production and repair at your facility may consider a regular infrared (IR) thermographic survey of electrical switchgear, distribution system and mechanical equipment.

Statewide service is available by calling 512-412-3375

Infrared thermography is used to perform P/PM inspections on electrical equipment because excess resistance on electrical apparatus indicates electrical faults such as loose connections, overloaded or imbalanced circuits, faulty breakers, damaged switches, faulty fuses and a wide range of other unwanted electrical conditions. Before an electrical component burns up, it heats up. Thermography is used to see the excess heat (resistance) so that problems can be found and maintenance personnel can act to correct the problem before the component fails, causing damage to the component, safety hazards and/or production downtime.

The national Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code 70B 21.17.5 suggests that every commercial and industrial building in the United States should have an IR survey at least once a year.

"We use state -of-the-art infrared equipment, produce photographic-quality reports that are easy to read and understand for anyone picking up the report." Kowalik said.

The reports contain infrared photos that show exactly where issues with electrical switch gear are.  "Most of the time the problem is a loose connection, which can easily be fixed." Kowalik states.  "Arcing at a loose connection can get very hot and this really shows up on a thermal image."  Other issues can be unbalance loads on three-phased systems or overloaded circuits.

Depending on the severity of the issue the owner can correct the issue immediately or they may be able to wait for a scheduled shut-down.

Infrared thermography can be used to inspect rotating equipment. As mechanical devices operate, heat is generated. Excess forces in mechanical systems cause heating. Such forces include friction, misalignment, improper lubrication and improper belt tension. The heat associated with these conditions is detectable with a thermal imager. www.InfraredThermalImagingTexas.com is the website.

Central Texas Thermal Imaging is based out of Round Rock, Texas but provides service across the state. The company is a full-service thermography company capable of providing any infrared imaging a client may need. "We also provide professional infrared services including moisture intrusion inspections and damage survey of commercial flat and low-sloped roofs," Kowalik added. http://www.InfraredThermalImagingTexas.com