Thermography (infrared photography) has become the most effective tool in discovering potential breakdown of electrical and mechanical equipment, as well as reducing the risk of fire. When the energy level (temperature) of an object is very high, visible light is produced. But at lower energy levels, the emitted radiation is in the invisible infrared range.

Faulty fuses, loose connections and overloaded circuits not visible to the human eye are often overlooked during routine inspections. Without the use of high tech infrared imaging, many of these problems go unnoticed until disaster strikes. The expense resulting from equipment failure, business interruption or fire can be devastating. In addition, poor electrical connections can cause premature deterioration in the useful life of electrical equipment. The picture at left shows evidence of a catastrophic failure which caused the business owners $250,000 loss due to unscheduled downtime.

The list below shows the estimated replacement cost of equipment that can be damaged by faulty connections or components. These costs are for the replacement equipment and labor cost only and do not include replacing conductors and cables and repairing other damage caused by fire, smoke, production losses, etc.:

Most of our infrared inspection charges are less than $1,000.
Compared to the figures above, it is clear that Infrared Inspection is a cost-effective way to: