Infrared-GSF

Thermographic
(Infrared)
Inspection Services

Mechanical Systems:

Advances in technology allow us to "see" failing components in real-time before they cause catastrophic failure, personal
injury and lost revenue.

Infrared is an exceptional tool for diagnosing mechanical system probelms. Surveys are non-intrusive and don't require
disconnecting power, stopping machinery or any process flow. Semi-Annual infrared surveys should be part of your
maintenance program.

As mechanical components begin to fail, they usually
generate heat during the process. Unlike point-and-shoot IR
thermometers, Imagers reveal the big picture of whats
happening. Routine scanning of motors, pumps and other
machinery can reveal problems not normally found using
vibration or ultrasonic methods. The image at left shows a
overheating motor. Further investigation is required, but it
took only seconds to find this defect.

The image at right is a commercial refigerant compressor.
Uneven loading is causing temperature variations across
the cylinder heads.

The image at left shows three steam traps. The one at far
left is apparently not functioning because steam is
passing through. This type of failure can lead to higher
than expected use of boiler feed chemicals and/or
makeup water usage.

Damaged or missing refractory lining can cause significant
damage to fired vessels or waste heat duct work. When
these materials fail, heat passes to the outer shell. Left
unchecked, major failure can occur. The image at right
shows an IR scan of a refractory lined duct.

Commercial Freezers and Coolers can fail resulting in
unsafe food temperatures. IR scans reveal these high
temperatures and thermal patterns associated with
defective or improperly designed equipment.