Automation Thermography

Automation of simple to critical tasks has been achieved with sensors, visual cameras, PLC's and many more electronic devices. Now thermal imaging cameras can be easily linked into systems to help automate a process using temperature as the mechanism for control.

Examples include:-

• Quality alarming when the thermal cameras sees slag being poured into a ladle instead of molten metal.

• Checking the temperature of a weld on a production line and alarming or failing the piece if the weld temperature is too high, damaging the product, or too low risking potential future failure.

• Checking the uniformity across the roller temperature in a paper mill.

• Monitoring heated seat elements for correct connection and coverage within the assembly.

• Monitoring ladles and torpedo's for refractory lining problems.