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News Release from: SKF UK | Subject: Handheld thermal imaging instrument
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 November 2005
Thermal imaging used for condition
monitoring
An inexpensive, safe and easy to use handheld thermal imaging instrument - covering a wide temperature range - aids condition monitoring of electrical and mechanical machinery while it is running.
SKF has launched an inexpensive, safe and easy to use handheld thermal imaging instrument that aids condition monitoring of electrical and mechanical machinery while it is running Called the TMTI 300, the tool expands SKF's range of basic condition monitoring instruments and will interest companies in the electrical, HVAC, automotive, food and drink manufacturing industries and in R and D, that have previously found the cost of thermal imaging prohibitive
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The TMTI 300 assists maintenance staff in reducing downtime by evaluating the condition of running machinery.
By producing visible images from invisible radiation, the tool allows the user to view a wide range of temperatures for safe inspection of all kinds of mechanical and electrical machines.
Two spot temperatures are displayed on the screen and these can be independently moved to select an area of interest.
A class-two laser pointer is incorporated in the TMTI 300, so the operator always knows what they are looking at.
Required images can be easily saved to the pocket PC, and these can be transferred to a PC by using MS ActiveSync software.
Images transferred to the PC can be further processed using the software provided.
"SKF has more than thirty years experience in developing thermographic tools and has long recognised their value as part of a predictive maintenance plan," explained Phil Burge of SKF.
"Hot or cold spots on running machinery often indicate a problem.
The TMTI 300 allows these spots to be easily visualised as a thermal image, making them easier to recognise.
Much more advanced than a simple thermal camera, this tool provides early recognition of potential problems, which is essential to predictive maintenance," he concluded.
The TMTI 300 achieves a clear image display of 96 x 96 pixels on a Pocket PC (128 x 128 pixels on a PC) by using a bank of 16 x 16 array based detectors and interpolating techniques.
It operates on four AA batteries or an AC power supply.
It comes in a sturdy, ready to use, carrying case with software, handle, and a cable that is suitable for most Pocket PCs.
Optional features such as auto temperature ranging, different colour pallets, and selectable emissivity are all available. Request a free brochure from SKF UK ...
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