Magnet introduces thermal imaging as a service
September 2016
News
Magnet’s newly established division – Magnet Electrical Projects – offers a critical service to all industries in the electrical and instrumentation sectors, including solutions for hazardous environments.
“Although the Magnet Group has provided a service to support electrical equipment, industrial instrumentation and automation throughout the country for over 20 years, increased demand for expert solutions has led to the establishment of Magnet’s new formalised division,” says Johan Roets, training and site inspection manager, Magnet Electrical Projects. “Four specialist solutions sectors of this division include panels, automation, metering and onsite services.
“Magnet’s onsite services encompass power quality analysis, electrical compliance auditing and power factor correction, as well as onsite electrical installations and the retrofit of air circuit breakers.
“The thermal imaging service has been designed to reduce plant breakdowns, minimise costly repairs, optimise the production process and improve safety in the workplace. By detecting irregularities that are usually invisible to the naked eye, thermal imaging – a valuable diagnostic tool – allows corrective action to be taken before costly system failures or fires occur.”
Magnet’s thermal imaging service forms part of a condition monitoring programme to determine when and where maintenance is needed in electrical and mechanical installations and components. By using reliable, non invasive thermal imaging instruments, which are able to scan and visualise the temperature distribution of entire surfaces of machinery and electrical equipment quickly and accurately, preventative action is taken in the event of a fault. What is important for production plants is Magnet is able to perform inspections, even when systems are under load.
This specialist service encompasses the provision of a full image of each situation and accurate temperature data during the monitoring of high voltage equipment, low voltage cabinets, motors, pumps and high temperature equipment, as well the detection of insulation losses.
Magnet Electrical Projects is able to identify and locate a fault before costly problems occur and advise exactly what needs to be fixed. This thermal imaging service – which extends from the examination of a fuse box, to the inspection of a large industrial installation – ensures cost savings, reduced downtime and improved safety standards.
For more information contact Samantha MacDonald, Magnet, +27 (0)31 274 1998, samantham@magnetgroup.co.za, www.magnetgroup.co.za
Further reading:
Top tier USA education meets top European tech to shape the future of industry
News
Eplan, Rittal and Purdue University, sister companies and global leaders in industrial and electrical engineering solutions and automation, have announced a major strategic partnership.
Read more...
Is South Africa equipped to manufacture?
News
The upcoming Manufacturing Indaba, taking place on 14 to 15 July 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, is Africa’s leading platform dedicated to advancing industrialisation. The two-day event will bring together policymakers, manufacturers, investors and technology leaders to explore practical solutions to strengthen local production, enhance competitiveness and accelerate Africa’s industrial transformation.
Read more...
Africa Automation Indaba 2026 announces influential speakers
News
Momentum is building for Africa Automation Indaba 2026, with the first wave of influential speakers now confirmed for the continent’s leading executive forum dedicated to automation, process control, smart manufacturing and industrial digitalisation.
Read more...
Experience the future of engineering
News
This year’s Eplan Next26 marks the premiere of a completely new event format; a global festival for visionaries, decision makers and users from various industries and engineering.
Read more...
Mining industry alignment will define Africa’s PDS journey
News
As African mines advance toward higher safety standards and respond to tightening regulations and rapid technological change, Booyco Electronics says the future of proximity detection systems will be shaped by strong long-term industry collaboration.
Read more...
RS South Africa launches student fund for future engineers
RS South Africa
News
RS South Africa has launched the Student Project Fund, an initiative designed to support engineering and technology students as they transform innovative ideas into practical solutions.
Read more...
Raysonics Industrial celebrates 6,5 million injury-free hours
News
Raysonics Industrial, formerly DEKRA Industrial, has achieved a significant safety milestone, recording 6,5 million lost-time injury-free hours across its national operations.
Read more...
SICK earns Great Place To Work certification
SICK Automation Southern Africa
News
Sensor specialist SICK South Africa has been awarded Great Place to Work certification recognising the positive working environment and strong workplace culture it has developed.
Read more...
Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation chooses finalists
News
The Royal Academy of Engineering has shortlisted 16 innovators for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. This is the continent’s largest prize dedicated to stimulating, celebrating and rewarding engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across sub-Saharan Africa.
Read more...
From the Editor's desk: The AI paradox
Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control)
News
AI has only been around in everyday life for a couple of years, but it’s resulted in a huge need for data storage and processing. The race to plug it into everything means that data centres are being
...
Read more...
printer friendly version