What can thermography find on production equipment?
On a production line, heat points to the next failure. Scanning while the line runs shows the electrical parts that are working too hard or have a poor connection.
- Overheating motor terminals and motor power connections
- Variable frequency drives running hot
- Contactors and starters with worn contacts
- Control cabinets with a loose or overloaded connection
- Heater and oven circuits with an uneven draw
- Conveyor and machine disconnects with hot lugs
Why scan while the line runs?
Production equipment under load shows the heat that matters. A stopped machine cools off and hides the problem. We coordinate with your maintenance team to scan during normal production and to open cabinets only when it can be done safely.
How do we avoid disrupting production?
We plan the route with your team ahead of time, scan the equipment in a sequence that keeps the line running and note anything that needs a planned shutdown to repair. A finding on a critical machine can be scheduled for the next maintenance window instead of becoming an emergency.
What is the difference between electrical heat and mechanical heat?
Thermal cameras also pick up friction heat from bearings and belts. We report the electrical findings, and where we see a mechanical clue, we note it so your maintenance team can check it. Our work is on the electrical side.
What do you get?
A report with thermal and visible photos, the equipment tag or location, a priority and a recommended correction. The same scan points can be repeated each year as part of a preventive maintenance program. The overall service is on our Infrared Thermography page.
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