Infrared (IR) thermometers are the latest source of portable and fixed temperature measurement devices made available to companies with hazardous plants requiring intrinsically safe equipment. IR thermometers are quickly becoming an essential investigative tool as more users realise they are a safe and simple way to uncover problems instantly.
Maintenance and process personnel, hazardous materials teams, auto technicians, and food service professionals use IR thermometers to measure surface temperature - quickly, safely and accurately. Temperature anomalies are often an indication of underlying problems, identifying temperature discrepancies quickly and safely allow accurate, corrective decisions to be made. The popularity of these thermometers continues to grow because of their ease of use, reliability and affordability.
Like traditional thermometers, IR thermometers translate hot and cold into numeric measurements. However, unlike traditional methods, an IR thermometer does not require the operator to touch the object being measured. Simply point the IR thermometer at the target (from distances of a few inches to more than 10 m away, depending on the model) and immediately read the temperature in the display.
Whether an object is untouchable because of location, temperature, or material, IR thermometers can reach the target and read the temperature. Knowing the heat of an object is useful, especially around liquids nearing their flash points, or on a process operating at a critical temperature. IR thermometers make it easier to detect overloaded electrical circuits or ballasts, save time when investigating suspicious odours, and quickly detect unstable processes and machinery.
Instantaneous reading and reliable results make troubleshooting quick and easy, with less chance for error. IR thermometers help process and maintenance engineers alike to quickly check their plant, giving them the information needed to assess the temperature and plan the most effective solution. Some portable IR thermometers are available with logging features so temperatures can be stored and retrieved later, which is ideal for record keeping or report backs. Since temperature readings are repeatable with an IR thermometer, multiple measurements of the same items can show consistencies or trends.
Raytek, a leading provider of infrared thermometry, provides a complete line of handheld and fixed IR thermometers with IS certification, designed for accurate temperature investigation in all types of environments. Intrinsically Safe models include portable units with temperature ranges from -32 to 900°C and fixed units with simple 2 wire loops and programmable ranges up to 2000°C. Certification includes: PTB Approval EXII2GG EExibIICT4, Atex 100a on fixed units and Fm Approval, US Standard for portables. Raytek also provides IR thermometers to measure high temperatures up to 3000°C from distances up to several metres away from the target.
Temperature measurement solution for foundry
Temperature Measurement
AMETEK Land, a world-leading manufacturer of infrared pyrometers, scanners and thermal imagers, is helping an Indian foundry to support metal quality and reduce ongoing costs.
Read more...How wet steam undermines boiler efficiency Endress+Hauser South Africa
Temperature Measurement
Endress+Hauser understands the daily challenges and demands placed on energy and utility managers across the spectrum of steam generation, distribution and consumption activities. Its global team is committed to working with its partners to overcome these complexities, and particularly those that aim for a safe, economic and sustainable sitsce of steam energy production and delivery.
Read more...Dramatically reducing greenhouse emissions
Temperature Measurement
Online teaser: There is considerable potential for reducing CO2 emissions in the mill process by optimising the heat source for drying. The most promising approach to achieving a carbon neutral process in a hot gas generator is the combustion of green hydrogen.
Read more...Infrared camera for condition monitoring and early fire detection Instrotech
Temperature Measurement
The Optris PI 640i thermal imager is the smallest measuring VGA infrared camera, with a body-sized volume of 45 x 56 x 90 mm, and weighing only 269 to 340 g, depending on the lens. It counts among the most compact thermal imaging cameras on the market.
Read more...Paint curing applications in the automotive industry R&C Instrumentation
Temperature Measurement
For successful paint cure, irrespective of the paint chemistry being used, there is a critical need to measure and control the temperature of the car body as it travels through the oven. Today, paint ovens are controlled in a sophisticated fashion via thermocouples located in each zone to give constant feedback on the ambient temperature.
Read more...Universal temperature transmitter with drift detection WIKA Instruments
Temperature Measurement
The new model T38 digital temperature transmitter from WIKA enables extremely flexible and stable temperature measurement. The instrument offers a maximum of sensor connection combinations, and a new type of drift detection.
Read more...Temperature monitoring in the metal casting process Instrotech
Temperature Measurement
During metal casting, the liquid material is poured into a mould, and after solidification becomes a solid body. Both too-high and too-low casting temperatures can lead to quality defects. The compact Optris PI 05M infrared thermal imaging camera from Instrotech can monitor the casting process.
Read more...Pyrometer range with enhanced features
Temperature Measurement
AMETEK Land has relaunched its market-leading SPOT pyrometer range with enhanced features and benefits for a wide range of industrial applications. The new SPOT+ family offers a wide range of temperature measurement from 50 to 3500°C, and a choice of different wavelengths for applications including metals, glass, cement and lime kilns, and foundries.
printer friendly version