Guides & how-to
Practical guides for thermographers, covering emissivity, camera warm-up, infrared window materials, temperature limits and choosing a camera, through to setting up an infrared inspection program. A good place to start if you are new to thermography or preparing for a Level 1 course.
Temperature limits for drive belts
Temperature is frequently used to gauge the condition of motors and power transmission equipment. In this Tip, we discuss the effect of…
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Nine steps to setting up an infrared inspection program
Infrared inspections are now a matter of routine for many commercial and industrial facilities. By proactively addressing incipient or latent failures detected…
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Site recognition
Testo Site Recognition Testo Site Recognition is a very clever system similar to bar-coding, but instead utilising optically registered symbols/markers to identify…
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Know your emissivity
The material emissivity (written as “ε” or “e”) is the relative power of its surface to emit heat by radiation. Materials are…
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Infrared camera warm-up image stability
Often people are unaware that it takes time for your camera to warm up and stabilise. For low temperature applications that involve…
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Building thermography 360-pages eBook
Link to buying and pdf preview page: http://www.saige.it/Details.aspx?id=41 This is a rich handbook (over 360 pages) about thermography applied to sector of…
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Thermal imaging cameras / imagers / radiometers glossary
There are many terms used to describe Infrared Imaging Radiometers, but care should be taken to discern exactly what one is talking…
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Infrared window material choices
Manufacturers have used Infrared (IR) windows in motor control centers (MCC) and electric switchgear for over two decades. Here is a listing…
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What kind of camera should I use
Selecting the right Equipment Infrared Measurement is an ideal and simple solution for many demanding temperature measurement applications. The most difficult challenge…
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Take your thermography skills to the next level
Take your thermography skills to the next level Every level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer should plan to undertake a Certified Level 2…
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Level 1 certified infrared thermographer course – what to expect
The Infraspection Institute Level I Certified Infrared Thermographer Course is hosted and taught by IPI in Australia and meets both local and…
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