When your business depends on electrical machinery and equipment for
increased productivity and improved cash flow, it is extremely important
to keep that machinery inspected and well-maintained on a regular
basis. Preventive electrical equipment maintenance done regularly by
trained, professional and experienced electrical workers helps to detect
electrical problems before they become serious issues. By scheduling
routine maintenance checks that utilize advanced technology and
expert electrical skills, the industrial equipment and machinery on which
your business runs can continue working efficiently, reducing the risk of a
catastrophic failure that can cost time and money. Read on to learn the
benefits of preventive electrical equipment maintenance, as well as the
use of infrared thermography in detecting electrical problems.
Save Time and Money:
An effective preventive electrical maintenance program involves
scheduling routine inspections and checkups on a regular basis, ensuring
that your equipment and machinery is continually checked for both minor
and major problems. Even small electrical problems can become more
severe issues if left undetected for too long, which can lead to
emergency repairs that require halted production lines and costly
replacement parts. In a challenging global economy that demands costeffective
mass production on a timely basis, stopping production due to
equipment failure can have major setbacks.
A Safer Workplace:
Not only can preventive electrical maintenance save businesses time and
money, but by keeping equipment functioning properly, the risk of hazard
is greatly reduced and the work environment becomes a safer place.
Electrical equipment failure can lead to serious hazards, including fires
and arc flash, which can leave workers severely injured. Equipment that is
not working properly or problems that are left undetected can have
unfortunate results for electricians working with or near the equipment.
Machinery should be inspected frequently to identify potential problems
and prevent them from becoming dangers in the workplace.
Using Infrared Thermography
The use of infrared (IR) thermography is critical to preventive maintenance in electrical
work environments. All objects radiate thermal energy, or heat, and IR cameras can
detect the radiation of heat that is emitted from any given object by taking "heat"
images. Through a nge of colors, these images present hot spots that cannot otherwise
be perceived by the naked eye. IR thermography is used to reveal loose circuits,
equipment failure and safety hazards. Electrical workers can then use the
thermographic images to analyze and measure temperatures, identifying problems
and fixing them before they become severe.
PREDICT YOUR FAILURES … PREVENT THEM …. REDUCE DOWN TIME
