Increase Plant Up-Time with Viper Infrared Imaging and Inspection Services
Viper Imaging is your trusted partner for complete solutions, offering a range of field services. Our application engineers are certified thermographers and bring decades of experience and a deep understanding of industrial processes. This extensive application expertise ensures successful development and implementation.
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Viper offers expert infrared inspection services designed to detect hidden issues in mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. Using advanced thermal imaging technology, we help industrial and commercial clients prevent costly repairs, minimize downtime, and improve energy efficiency. Our certified thermographers leverage decades of experience and high-performance infrared cameras to detect issues like electrical faults, insulation breakdowns, and thermal leaks—even in challenging environments.
These non-contact, non-destructive inspections are performed while systems are operational, making them ideal for preventive maintenance. We serve a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, and property management. Infrared thermography is also applicable for security monitoring and scientific research, offering real-time insights through high-resolution thermal imagery.
Supplementary Services: Infrared Inspection (Hot Spots = Indication of Problem Area)
Infrared inspection, or thermography, is used throughout industry as a diagnostic tool for finding problems. Infrared inspection is a non-destructive, non-contact, and cost-effective way to detect and document hot spots. Our high-performance infrared cameras have a broad range of temperature measurements and produce superior image quality.
Our inspection service includes a thermographic and visual equipment scan with a comprehensive report of the findings. Scroll down to view a sample report!
Calibration of Thermal Imaging Cameras and Pyrometers
The highly specialized cameras used for systems monitoring should be calibrated annually to optimize performance. Viper uses precision blackbody calibration sources to ensure the reliability of measurements being made. This will inspect for camera drift as well as uniformity.
Compressed Air Leak & Partial Discharge Detection
Acoustic imaging can locate pressurized leaks in compressed air systems or detect partial discharge from high-voltage electrical systems. Let us help extend compressor life by eliminating wasted output, and minimize equipment failure resulting from PD and corona issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Infrared inspection can be used on various industrial equipment, including electrical switchgear, motors, bearings, transformers, furnaces, boilers, and process piping. Any component that emits heat is a candidate for thermographic analysis. Infrared technology also plays a crucial role in night vision applications, allowing objects to be detected and interpreted in low-light conditions.
You should conduct infrared inspections at least annually as part of your preventive maintenance program. However, quarterly or monthly inspections may be more appropriate for critical systems or high-risk environments to ensure consistent reliability. Infrared thermography measures the infrared radiation emitted by an object’s surface, which depends on the object’s temperature, making it essential to perform these inspections regularly.
No. Infrared inspections are performed while your equipment runs, making them ideal for detecting faults under real-world operating conditions. You don’t need to shut down machinery, which isn’t enough to cause operational disruption.
