18 August 2011
General Manager Alan Hasson said: "In the past, most of the thermal cameras rented for inspection and maintenance work were medium to high end. However, the simplicity of operation and ease of use that is now available is so good that we have seen a shift towards entry level instruments such as the FLIR Compact I-60."The value of infrared cameras in predictive maintenance is based on the fact that most things get hot before they fail so the camera is able to quickly and simply highlight any piece of equipment that is becoming unusually warm. As a result equipment can be repaired or replaced before it fails, which saves time and cost.Analysis of Ashtead Technology's rental and instrument sales figures for thermal cameras reveals a growing level of utilisation of the technology. However, Hasson said: "While the growth in demand for entry level cameras is strong, the demand for high-spec cameras remains high from professional thermographers and in research.
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