Thermal imaging cameras have become a ‘must-have tool’ for electrical and insurance reporting applications.
“Infrared thermography helps you find anomalies before change can occur, therefore minimising risk and preventing costly production downtime for your customers. Not to mention, having a qualified thermographer on site adds value to your business,” says Tom Aldridge, electrical and instrumentational business unit manager at Eurotec Limited.
Eurotec, now a member of Carel Group, is “your one-stop shop for thermal imaging products and services,” says Aldridge.
The company supplies a variety of high-quality, non-contact temperature measurement equipment from European suppliers including portable handheld imagers from Testo, through to infrared thermometers, pyrometers, and fixed in-line cameras and software.
But what some don’t know is that Eurotec offers thermography certification workshops and is further able to provide after-sales service including validation of all thermal imagers.
“An increasingly popular area of application for thermography has been insurance reporting. Insurance companies have embraced the technology in New Zealand and now call on all industrial companies to have a thermal report performed at least once per year. It is a great opportunity for electrical contractors to gain a qualification and increase their business potential,” says Aldridge, adding that you need a camera with at least 320 x 240 resolution and manual focus; the Testo 883 is a perfect example.
(SUB)How can I become a qualified thermographer?
Several times a year, Eurotec provides a five-day workshop through which Category 1 thermography certification can be attained. This year it will be held August 19-23 in Auckland.
“The course teaches you how to make use of all camera features and how to make use of all camera features and functions, regardless of make/model, and increases your knowledge to be able to meet further challenges of thermography,” says Aldridge.
He explains that the course is ideal for electricians, insurance reporters, building inspectors, industrial maintenance inspectors, and more.
“The team at Eurotec is highly qualified and experienced in thermography with all electrical and instrumentation team members being Category 1 qualified thermographers.
For more information visit https://testo.nz/collections/thermography-courses, email taldridge@eurotec.co.nz, or call 09 526 7557.