What is thermal imaging, and what can it reveal in switchboards and industrial technology?
Thermal imaging is a non-contact surface temperature measurement. In practice, it quickly reveals overheated connections, terminals, breakers, contactors, fuses and overloaded branches—often before they cause a trip, failure or damage.
Can thermal imaging be done while production is running—without downtime?
Yes, and that’s the key benefit. We measure under normal load, when temperature anomalies show best. Any limitations are handled by agreeing safe access and a suitable work mode.
Does the equipment need to be loaded for the measurement to be meaningful?
Ideally yes. The best results are under typical operating load—not idle. If your load varies, we schedule the measurement to capture the critical operating regimes.
What deliverables do I get?
You get photo documentation (thermograms), a description of risk locations, a severity overview and recommended next steps (e.g., retorque, service, feeder check, planned shutdown).
Do you only scan switchboards, or also machines and technology units?
Both. Thermal imaging is useful for switchboards/substations and for selected parts of technologies (feeders, terminals, junction boxes and critical connections) where overheating risk is highest.
How often should thermal imaging be repeated as preventive maintenance?
Frequency depends on operation type, load and environmental risk. Companies typically include it as a regular preventive check, and also after installation changes, power increases or repairs.
Is thermal imaging a replacement for an electrical inspection (revize)?
No. Thermal imaging is preventive overheating diagnostics and a maintenance add-on. Electrical inspections cover safety compliance and verification requirements. In practice, thermal imaging is often used as an early-warning layer.
Can you also fix issues found (retorquing, service, upgrades)?
Yes. If we identify a problem, we propose a realistic corrective plan and—by agreement—follow up with service or upgrades to minimize downtime.
What information do you need for a fast quote?
Number of switchboards/feeders/technologies, site type, location, preferred date and any operational constraints. Photos or a single-line diagram help refine scope.
How does the measurement work in practice, and how long does it take?
First we confirm scope and access. On site we scan selected parts under load, mark risk points and prepare deliverables. Duration depends on the number of boards and technology scope.