Thermal Camera

As we come to rely on the internet, data networks, AI, and cloud-based systems more and more, it’ll become increasingly important to ensure the reliability and efficacy of data centres. Unplanned downtime can be very costly both with respect to loss of earnings and business reputation. A Teledyne FLIR case study estimates that data centre companies lose $8000 every minute a plant is down due to an unexpected failure.[1] Spotting potential issues before they become catastrophic faults could eliminate unplanned downtime. Understanding this, Teledyne FLIR offers a range of thermal imaging solutions specifically for this purpose. Continue reading →

August 2023 saw the biggest hunt for the legendary Loch Ness Monster in fifty years. Scores of enthusiasts flooded Inverness in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the long-mythologised Nessie. Stories about the cryptid have circulated for centuries but, to date, nobody has captured an undisputed image of the beast. Nevertheless, fans remained undeterred, hoping that the latest advances in thermal imaging technology would give them the edge.[1] Continue reading →

Explosions in hazardous areas are extremely costly. They endanger invaluable lives and can result in damage totalling hundreds of millions of pounds. Explosions occur when volatile gasses or dust in the atmosphere reach ignition temperature. According to conservative estimates, a major dust explosion takes place somewhere around the globe every 2.9 days! Predictive maintenance routines that include regular T-class temperature checks are an effective method of preventing such catastrophes. However, as suggested by their name, hazardous locations are dangerous. Therefore, unless your inspection tools are suitably certified for the site/s you are working in, you could increase your risk of explosion. Thankfully, Teledyne FLIR has designed an ATEX/IECEx-certified, pocket-sized thermal camera. It allows you to capture thermal images and temperatures without the need for hot work permits, and makes T-class surveys quick, safe, and easy. Continue reading →

Buy an eligible Fluke thermal camera between the 1st September 2023 and the 15th December 2023 and you’ll receive a free Fluke tool of your choice. Boost your thermal camera purchase this autumn with Fluke! Continue reading →

Sadly, news reports detailing the devastating effects of extreme weather are becoming more frequent. This year is no different. So far in 2023, Europe has experienced severe flooding in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, followed by intense heat across the Mediterranean. Predictably, extreme heat turned into devastating wildfires which led to evacuation missions across Greece, Portugal, and Italy (to name just a few countries). With experts assuring us that extreme weather will become more frequent due to climate change[1], finding methods to address or prevent its consequences, such as forest fires, is critical. For years, domestic fires have been tackled using thermal imaging technology; now, thermal cameras are preventing and stopping wildfires. Continue reading →

It’s International Cat Day – one of the cutest days of the year! In a recent blog, we demonstrated how thermal imaging cameras ensure swift, safe, and simple bee removal. However, did you know thermal imagers also play a critical role in animal rescue missions? July 2023 saw the dramatic rescue of a cat and her five kittens from a house in Harrow, London. Together, RSPCA animal rescue offers (AROs), Jade Guthrie and Holly Walker, and the London Fire Brigade used thermal imaging to locate and remove six felines from a loft.[1] Continue reading →

You know, as a pest control specialist, that bee, rodent, or insect removal can be time-consuming, invasive, and expensive. We know this too. However, we also know about an innovative solution... thermal imaging. Thermal imaging cameras, such as the handheld Teledyne FLIR C5, quickly detect the heat emitted by pests. This means you can precisely pinpoint nest locations. Consequently, targeting extraction methods become much simpler, which in turn limits damage, saves time, and reduces costs. Continue reading →

Combining FLIR’s state-of-the-art thermal imaging with Teledyne’s innovative machine vision technology, Teledyne FLIR has developed an array of sophisticated yet simple-to-use thermal imaging automation cameras. Teledyne FLIR’s A-series ranges from compact entry models, like the AX8, to sophisticated imagers suitable for use in hazardous areas, for example, the A310 Ex, and includes configurable cameras with a selection of lenses, such as the A50, A70, A400, A500, and A700. Ideal for when precision and control are mission critical, Teledyne FLIR’s A-series Automation Thermal Cameras are suitable for process control and quality assurance, early fire detection, and condition monitoring of electrical and mechanical installations. Continue reading →

Sales Manager at PASS Ltd, David Atkins, recently returned from a trip to Teledyne FLIR’s factory in Täby, Sweden where he met with Jonas Bolinder, Teledyne FLIR’s Northern Europe Sales Manager for R&D, Science, and Automation cameras, and “lovely chap” (as described by David). The purpose of the trip was to discuss Teledyne FLIR’s automated thermal camera series, the Axxx range. We caught up with David on his return. Continue reading →

Buy a Fluke Ti480PRO or TiX580 Thermal Camera between March 1st and June 30th 2023 and you’ll receive a free Fluke tool! Boost your thermal camera purchase this spring with Fluke! Continue reading →