Why are infrared surveys important to your facility and your clients?

Each year insurance companies pay out millions of dollars in claims due to the catastrophic equipment failure; this is roughly the same in both electrical and mechanical environments. In many cases such claims could have been avoided if a predictive maintenance management program was incorporated. One of the most effective predictive maintenance techniques is Infrared Analysis (Thermography).

Infrared analyses are very quick and accurate when compared to other elaborate time consuming analysis techniques. Infrared analysis shows you what is actually there and is not based on far fetched assumptions.  With this type of program defective equipment can be isolated and repaired or replaced before catastrophic failure occurs. Carrying out regular equipment surveys is a very effective predictive maintenance technique that is helpful to maintenance managers in decision making. If maintenance personnel are well informed they will be able to address faulty equipment (that may at times be critical equipment) prior to their catastrophic failure that may otherwise result in insurance claims. In effect a better predictive maintenance program will result in a reduction the number of insurance claim.    

• According to Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection Insurance Company, “72% of electrical and mechanical failures could have been avoided with predictive and proactive care.

• A National Power Laboratory study on power quality states that; “The average building can expect 106 electrical disturbances a month.”

• “Power-related problems cost U.S. companies approximately $30 billion a year in lost time and revenue.” According to the Electric Power Research Institute.

• According to the National Fire Protection Association; “Nearly two-thirds of all electrical distribution fire losses could have been avoided.”

• Not to scare you but, “your facility will more likely burn down because of an electrical hazard than from any other cause.” According to Facilities Manager’s alert.

• In June 2001, Maintenance Technology magazine reported a $4 return on investment for every $1 spent on infrared inspection.

• Anticipate Maintenance Needs, All equipment needs maintenance and eventually fails. Planned maintenance is better than surprises. We can help you plan ahead and schedule fixes before they become severe.

• Get Discounts on Insurance, Many insurance companies will provide a discount for implementing a risk management program. Our services can be an integral component of such a program. We can help you keep your employees and consumers safe. Our services can help you identify electrical, steam, and heat hazards.