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How Can Infrared Thermography Save on Maintenance Costs?

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Elegrow Technology

Did you know that large industrial and manufacturing plants lose 323 hours of production time each year? Unfortunately, unplanned downtime doesn’t just halt operations but can result in serious losses. According to research, equipment downtime costs companies an average of $260,000 per hour. This makes preventive maintenance a must for organisations, and infrared thermography inspection servicesare an excellent way to start.

 

How infrared thermography inspection serviceshelp save maintenance costs

Infrared thermography involves using thermal imagery to detect radiation emitted by an object. The resulting image, also known as a thermogram, shows the temperature distribution of heat-producing objects, which is normally invisible to the naked eye.

This process is widely used in various industries, including additive manufacturing, material testing, and electrical and mechanical applications. Additionally, infrared thermography is commonly used in maintenance and conditioning monitoring applications such as:

·       Monitoring the electrical and mechanical conditions of a motor

·       Inspecting abnormal bearing friction

·       Locating gas, liquids, and sludge levels

·       Examining refractory insulation

With that said, how does infrared thermography help reduce maintenance costs? Consider the inspection of mechanical components, for example. Mechanical parts are designed to move, but movement creates heat. By using thermography, inspectors will be able to:

·       Point out the areas experiencing mechanical stress due to draft, friction, and pressure

·       Resolve fast movements and detect faults

·       Examine parts and analyse data from a safe distance

Overall, detecting such anomalies and taking note of changes in data with thermography allows you to address issues before they can result in downtime and other permanent problems. This, in turn, helps minimise the need for costly maintenance and repair services. Infrared thermal imaging surveys are 73% more cost-effective than unplanned failures and can save up to 42% of maintenance time.

 

Infrared thermography inspection serviceshelp identify potential equipment failures before they can occur. With state-of-the-art thermal imaging technology, these services can detect abnormalities that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye, ultimately saving money from expensive repairs and downtime.

Elegrow Technology is a Certified Level 1 Thermographer and engineering consultant offering infrared thermography inspection, among other services. Contact the company now and start monitoring the condition of your assets and equipment.

About the Company:

Elegrow Technology is eminent for providing international standard design and technical assistance in the field of electrical, mechanical & power systems with utmost professional transparency.


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