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Infrared Imaging Engine for High Performance OEM Applications

MCT based engine available for SWIR, MWIR and LWIR applications.

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The Twelve Step IR Program

Steps To Improving Your Electrical IR

by John Snell and Dave Sirmans

If you are still having any unscheduled electrical outages for any reason, the chances are good you need to look at how to improve your infrared program. Thermography is much less about what kind of camera you use than it is about using the camera you have well.

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IRISS, Inc.  Introduces a Global First: Square Infrared Windows

IRISS, Inc., the manufacturer of the world’s only industrial-grade infrared windows capable of passing durability and impact requirements; the first ultrasound ports; emissivity standardization “land marking” tags;  and the world’s only transmissive PDU panels has expanded its product line of Custom Application Products (CAP) to include the world’s first Square Infrared Window.

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Look At Your Oil

Look at your oil.

Regardless the level of your oil analysis program it is good practice to visually check and use the business card check before sending the sample out. Be sure and use a clear

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MeterLink - A Wireless Connection Between Infrared Cameras and Moisture and Electrical Instruments

FLIR launches MeterLink an industry-first wireless connection between selected FLIR cameras and measurement instruments from Extech, a subsidiary of FLIR Systems.
The MeterLink simplifies the work of an electrical or building inspector by making it possible to transfer, via Bluetooth, the data acquired by the measurement instrument into the infrared camera and implement it on the infrared image for accurate, coordinated documentation. The new MeterLink technology saves time and eliminates the risk of faulty records or notes. For example, during infrared inspections of electrical components, users can transmit key electrical readings such as current or voltage from a MeterLink - enabled Extech EX845 1000A AC/DC clamp meter directly to a FLIR infrared camera. For buildingrelated professionals concerned with tracking moisture and water ingress, MeterLink works with the Extech InspectorPro MO297 multi-function moisture meter and psychrometer.

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Many Vibration Programs Fail Because They Become Too Complicated —Keep Things Simple

Many vibration programs fail because they become too complicated. Too much data can sometimes become more confusing than too little data. Many potential machinery problems can be eliminated with

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What is Level III Certification?

The topic of "certification" is one that still comes up regularly in our courses and in discussions among thermographers. The primary question, as it has been in the 27+ years I've been in this

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Balancing by the Timed Oscillation Method

  • Used successfully for short rotors such as:
    -overhung fans up to 2m diameter,
    -pump impellers on mandrels (using a pot magnet as the swing weight).
    • Also on smaller fans with two bearings that are nearer to "long" rotors.
    • How used for a 10-stage pump of the ring-section design (where each impeller is assembled in turn with its matching stationary section):
      -Parallel ways were clamped to the bed of a milling machine.
      -Balance correction was made on the adjacent machine using an end milling cutter.
      -A table was calculated and drawn up giving the depth of cut required in each case.
      -Position was marked clearly on the impeller: machinist cut the required mass from the back shroud.
    • Rotor must be in rolling element bearings, or set up
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    Asset Condition Management

    Motor Storage Tip

    When a motor is not properly cared for during storage damage to its bearings may occur. The two main failure modes that occur are false brinelling and static corrosion.

    False brinelling occurs

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    Lube Tip

    As you know the constant level oiler is a not difficult, safe and operative way to maintain accurate oil level in equipment. Constant level oiler has a control principle that must bring in to

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    Bearing Inspections

    Bearing inspections need to be part of the lubrication process. With an understanding that what goes in must come out, it all makes perfect sense. This is often an overlooked procedure that can

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    Xenics Extending Into Professional Infrared Thermography

    Xenics, Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors and customized imaging solu¬tions covering the IR spectrum from LWIR into the visible realm, continues to grow and innovate its way out of the current recessionary climate. Xenics is extending its range of products to the very promising high-volume security and high end thermography markets. At this year’s SPIE DSS, Xenics will highlight its substantial innovations by showing high quality products such as the Onca, Xlin and Meerkat families.

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    A Practical Field of View Test

    Every infrared camera defines its Field of View (FOV) across a horizontal/vertical axis.

    You have two ways to determine the Field of View (FOV) on your camera:

    1. You can calculate the FOV

    2. You

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    Problem Detection and Equipment Protection

    Protecting the headspace of industrial reservoirs is an important part of a comprehensive approach to machine and lubricant cleanliness. Additionally, desiccant breathers can be used as an

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    Oil Analysis Maintenance Tip

    When taking oil samples from a specific machine, You must not only take a sample out of the reservoir, gearbox, ext. You must take a sample at every point in the oil system. What I mean is where

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    Lubrication Leakage

    A best practice for oil top-up is the recording of volumes of oil added to each machine. The monitoring of oil volume added to a machine will allow an organization the opportunity to determine

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    Coefficient of Friction

    Carbon brushes are used to carry current from the DC power supply and the series windings to the commutator and armature circuit. They must be seated properly to allow for a low coefficient of

    Wire Rope Lubrication Basics
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    Wire Rope Lubrication Basics

    An 8 minute iPresentation Tutorial by Paul Llewellyn, Lubrication Engineers

    Wire Rope is a tool that many industries depend on daily to carry out a variety of important tasks. Unfortunately, the care and maintenance of wire rope is often ignored. In this brief presentation, learn the basics of proper wire rope lubrication, which can extend the life of wire rope while enhancing its performance and safety.

     

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    Junk in, Junk out: Common Vibration Measurement Errors

    The vibration at the surface of the bearing housing has a great story to tell. It can tell you about the smallest spall on the surface of a bearing, it can tell you about damaged rotor bars, it ...

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    PdM Effectiveness

    As studies and experiences show, a successful Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program consists of 4 key elements: Detection, Analysis, Correction, and Verification.

    To ensure complete success with

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