Choosing to have a thermography scan completed can be a wise decision for your business as nearly 25% of all electrical failures are attributed to faulty electrical connections.
Repairing loose connections — easily found with thermographic scans — could only cost your business a few hundred dollars. If left undetected however, that same connection could result in a fire that may cost you injury, loss of life, damage, or a total loss of business.
How do infrared thermography cameras work?
Infrared cameras that are sensitive to electrical and mechanical equipment detect and measure temperature differences between surfaces. When a piece of equipment is scanned, the cameras convert the information and display it as an image visible to the human eye, which allows the scanner to see a heat signature. Anything that registers higher than “normal” for that type of equipment may indicate a potential problem.
Thermography scans can benefit your business by:
- Reducing the risk of an electrical fire
- Reducing the risk of an unplanned electrical outage
- Identifying priorities for planned maintenance
- Determining if the elements and systems have been properly installed and not damaged
- Reducing downtime
- Reducing the risk of equipment failure
- Increasing safety
- Reducing liability exposure of designers and installers
- Improving system performance
- Reducing construction schedule delays
- Saving money
For more information on infrared thermography scans, please contact your SECURA Risk Management Consultant.
