Here are a few of the latest products we typically use with our clients. If you don’t see your product listed, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss which product may best suit your needs: 01580 830 368
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS
FLIR Ex-XT Range
The FLIR E6-XT is a fantastic camera for those on a budget or who are taking their first steps into the world of thermography, with very simple menus including the ability to thermally tune an image in the field, and with a 60mK thermal sensitivity it makes the 240x180 resolution camera perform very well with its 45deg lens, making it a great little tool to give a basic overview of an electrical cabinet or a motor/pump/gearbox for instance. Also available in other resolutions.
FLIR Exx Range
The FLIR E75 is really where we suggest our customers start to look when it comes to electrical inspection, being a 320x240 resolution camera the FLIR E75 is on par with what a professional thermographer would have used around the year 2000, in fact it’s actually better. With some beautiful features such as Real-time radiometric sequence recording (.csq), touch screen menu navigation and the new on screen “jog wheel” as well as one touch autotune features to assist with thermal tuning, interchangeable lenses that will even bring the thermal sensitivity down to around the 30mK mark (@30°C) when used with a wide angle lens. The FLIR Exx series also has a split trigger with Auto focus & Image capture, Ultramax (Super resolution) that can double the image resolution and even a programable button that a function can be customised to suit the operator.
Its predecessor was the FLIR E60 was an immensely popular model with in-house predictive maintenance engineers — in our opinion the FLIR E75 is an entry level professional thermographic camera in its own right. The FLIR E85 & E95 models can take higher resolution images, and measure at higher temperature ranges as well.
FLIR T5xx & T8xx Range
When comparing the T5xx series cameras to the Exx series cameras, they pretty much have the same on screen functionally and microbolometer as each other, but it’s the ergonomics of the T5xx series that can really help a thermographer when used on a survey all day long, the 180° rotating lens unit ensure you’ll always have the angle when lining up your shot. When fixed onto a tripod and using the macro mode we can really get some highly detailed images on small objects, and when coupled up with the FLIR tools+ software the camera performs well in a basic research environment. The T530 has a 320x240 resolution & the T540 has a 464 x 348 resolution.
The FLIR T8xx are very similar to the T5xx series cameras but have higher resolutions, 464x348 (T840) and 640 x 480 (T860) respectfully. The T8xx series is also able to be fitted with a 6deg lens that’s gives the operator a fantastic option for inspecting targets at a long distance. It also comes with a focusable eyepiece that is perfect when working outdoors. Which is great news for any utility company wanting to inspect electrical connections.
You’ll be a true professional out on site with either the T5xx or the T8xx FLIR Thermographic cameras in your hands.
FLIR T1020
The FLIR T1020 is a high resolution Thermographic camera with a 1020x768 resolution and a very low NETD of 20mk @+30°C and although its weighing in at nearly 2kg, it’s a true heavyweight that provides exceptional image quality. With an accuracy of around + or – 1% (@5-150 degC) it’s a solid stable model. With the standard 28deg Lens the Spatial resolution (IFOV) is 0.47 mrad, however when used in-conjunction with a 7deg lens the Spatial resolution (IFOV) is down to 0.12 mrad which therefore makes objects at a distance like insulators on electrical equipment a simple task to inspect. It also works very well when looking close up using a macro lens, so it will even sit nicely on a tripod in a research and development lab coupled up with the FLIR ResearchIR software and measure the apparent temperature of an object with ease so you’ve got the data and confidence of measurement for your report.
Including 4 programable buttons (2 onscreen and 2 physical) eyepiece/viewfinder, and pretty much everything already described with regards to screen functionality as with the other models in the FLIR range it really is the tool for the job, and is without doubt the Thermographers choice when it comes to uncooled Thermographic cameras that are currently available on the market.
ULTRASONIC DETECTION INSTRUMENTS
UE Systems UP100
There’s a good chance that you might already have one of these in that engineering tool cupboard, a very basic and very well made Ultrasonic leak detector that’s been available on the market for decades, simple and easy to use and good for general compressed air/gas leakage applications. When used with a contact module Steam traps can also be inspected and comparative checks on bearings can also be made. We would always recommend dumping the headphones that come with it as standard and opting for the industrial closed back headphones, yes it might be slightly more expensive but essential when doing a survey on site in our opinion.
UE Systems UP9000
This is the bare minimum in our opinion for an initial CBM programme, good for all applications such as Bearing monitoring, Steam traps/leakage, Compressed gas leakages, Passing Valves, electrical discharge and many more… although limited by a tiny screen and only being able to display 8 characters on the unit when walking a route it is still an easy to operate Ultraprobe that can cover a lot of applications. Being a digital unit it can connect to the DMS (Data management system) software provided with the UP9000 and is able to start providing it’s user a basic trend.
UE Systems UP10000/15000
Having the ability to record the actual ultrasound being created at the source of your fault from your asset means that you are now able to analyse this information to gain further insight into the current state of decay of your equipment. These units come with both DMS and Spectrliser software and are licence free, so you can trend the apparent dB levels and input the parameters of the asset you are monitoring to see what type of fault is prevalent. With onboard alarms both visual and audible and a vast array of accessories such as long range airborne modules, Magnetic remote access sensors and warble tone generators they are both more than suitable for use within a condition based programme.
UE Systems GC201/UP401
Both the Analog GC201 and the Digital UP401 can be used for ensuring that your lubrication technician is not only inputting the correct amount of grease, but also is able to audibly hear that the grease has actually entered the bearing, and by listening to the bearing and watching the display can also determine when the correct amount of lubrication has been applied preventing of overlubricating bearings. The digital UP401 is also able to take before and after apparent dB level readings and even has the ability for the operator to manually input the number of strokes from the grease gun. Both of these work very well with the aforementioned UP10000 & UP15000 in a CBM programme.
SDT LUBExpert
LUBExpert maintains a database of all your assets including bearing type and dimensions and removes the guesswork by automatically calculating the stabilisation time between grease pumps. Offering "free" and "guided" modes to grease bearings right first time and reminds you which bearings need grease today to help restore order and discipline to your lubrication program.
SDT Ultrasound Solutions 340
Detect, trend, and analyse asset health by viewing the ultrasound and vibration time signal and spectrum directly on the SDT340’s colour display. Manage the results with UAS4.0, a scalable, multi-technology, multi-platform application that lets you access data from your desktop, server, or in the cloud. With over 4 GB of onboard storage, record data longer on slow speed machines and never run out of memory.
ULTRASONIC THICKNESS TESTING
Cygnus 6+ Pro
There are a number of different models manufactured by Cygnus instruments but the one that we love is the Cygnus 6+ Pro, yes it is the high end model but it’s the B-Scan feature and the data logging that really set this unit apart from the others in the range. Also being able to take extra radial measurements around a single test point when on a survey means that by using this with the B-scan we can see exactly where the thinning of a wall thickness is occurring quickly. When using the single echo 7.5 MHz (T7A) probe we can get a measure down to around 0.7mm. Made within the UK and solid and robust, this is a great cost effective tool to use to assist in prevention of any failures such as boiler tubes and especially easy to use on pipework.
HELIUM LEAK DETECTION
Agilent PHD4
A small lightweight helium detector that is simple to operate and use onsite. A favourite tool for use within the offshore, pharmaceutical, power generation and utility industries when it comes to establishing microscopic leakage sites down to 2ppm when using Helium as a tracer gas. Great for underground leakage location especially under objects like concrete etc. At 2.5kg its easily transportable giving the test engineer the ability to detect leakage that’s pretty close to that of a mass spectrometer.
Agilent HLD
Released in 2018 The Agilant is a great tool to use to gain precise measurements in dirty and challenging areas. an easy-to-use touch screen interface with six different application setup guides built-in , It’s not as portable as the PHD4 but it fits easily on a table, bench, or a trolley/cart. With a Larger more durable and responsive touch screen interface that rotates 180° for ideal viewing
Agilent HLD Harsh environment probe
The HLD can also be used with the Harsh environment Probe which is essential for leak detection on condensers etc and also be combined with the wireless Hand-Held Remote Control to make the task of leak detection quick and simple in aggressive environments with risking damage to the Helium sensor.