Why Use Thermal Imaging ?
Thermal imaging cameras are able to produce a crisp image in the darkest of nights. Thanks to special calibration, some thermal imaging cameras are also able to measure temperatures in a non-contact mode.
All this makes them extremely suitable for a wide variety of applications.
Thermal imaging cameras can help you save money. And even more importantly, thermal imaging cameras can help to save lives.
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IndustrialIn industrial environments thermal imaging is being used for finding hot-spots that can lead to failures in electrical and mechanical installations. Electrical cabinets and motor control centers are regularly scanned with a thermal imaging camera. By detecting anomalies at an early stage production breakdowns can be avoided and money can be saved. |
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BuildingBuilding professionals look for insulation losses and other building related defects with a thermal imaging camera. Finding insulation losses and repairing them can mean huge energy savings. |
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Border securityBorder security specialists protect their country’s border against smugglers and other intruders. With a thermal imaging camera they are able to see a man at a distance of 20 kilometers away in total darkness. |
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Commercial securityOur security customers benefit from thermal imaging cameras because they help them to secure facilities like ports, airports, nuclear facilities, warehouses, estates and many more against intruders. |
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R&DThermal imaging also plays a pivotal role in both applied and fundamental R&D. It can speed up the design cycle so that products can go to market faster. For these demanding applications FLIR Systems markets extremely high performance thermal imaging cameras. |
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MaritimeOn both yachts and commercial vessels, FLIR thermal imaging cameras are being used for night time navigation, shipboard security, man-overboard situations and anti-piracy. |
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Law enforcementPolice officers use the power of thermal imaging to see without being seen. They can easily find suspects in total darkness without giving away their position. |
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Gas detectionGas leaks can also be detected seamlessly with a thermal imaging camera. |
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ExtechUnder the Extech brand, we are marketing a full line of test and measurement equipment. |