Thermal Imaging for Electrical Applications

A thermal imaging survey of electrical building services is the most established application of infrared thermography. It is the only non-intrusive predictive maintenance technique that can identify poor connections and loading related faults. These types of faults are the most common causes of electrical fires, which is why more and more insurance providers are requiring thermal imaging surveys prior to providing cover.

Depending on the type of equipment and its location, the cost of electrical failure can run into many thousands of pounds in repairs, lost production, injury claims, etc. Using Red Current's preventive predictive maintenance survey, the same fault can be found early and repaired at a fraction of the cost at a time which suits your operations.

Unbeatable for Indentifying Electrical Faults

There is no other technology that can identify electrical faults as quickly and safely as thermography. Our surveys can inspect all of your electrical distribution and provide a report identifying any faults found together with repair recommendations. An image is recorded for each electrical asset regardless of fault, providing an auditable record of equipment health. This combined with your statutory electrical maintenance provides Facility Managers, Engineering Managers and Insurance providers the assurance and confidence in the health of the electrical equipment.

Non-Intrusive and Safe

Our thermal imaging surveys our non-intrusive, there is no requirement to shut down any equipment meaning no disruption to normal business operations. Thermal imaging carried out correctly is extremely safe, all of our work is supported by method statements and risk assessments to ensure the safety of all personnel involved.

Reduction in Breakdown Maintenance Costs

Depending on the type of equipment and its location, the cost of electrical failure can run into many thousands of pounds in repairs, lost production, injury claims, etc. Our thermal imaging inspections will find the faults long before the equipment fails enabling remedial maintenance to be planned around operational commitments and carried out at a fraction of the cost.

Reduction in Insurance Premiums

Increasingly, insurance companies are reducing their premium to companies who undertake thermal imaging surveys. Some insurance companies are now insisting on thermal imaging survey prior to providing cover.

Reduction in Risk Contingency Budgets

As thermal imaging surveys reduce the overall risk of equipment failure, contingency budgets can be reduced making funding available for more profitable ventures

A thermal imaging survey from Red Current is a fast effective method of identifying electrical faults such as poor connections, overloading, phase imbalance, overheating motors, transformer cooling, induced currents, etc. Dependent on the layout of the site and ease of access, we are able to inspect up to 70 assets in one day.

Our example thermal imaging survey report gives an idea of the service we can provide. Contact us for a quotation.