The Value of Electrical Thermal Imaging in Preventive Maintenance
Electrical thermal imaging is an essential tool for maintaining the safety and efficiency of your facility’s electrical systems. By using advanced infrared technology, this process identifies hidden issues like hotspots, loose connections, and overloaded circuits before they lead to costly failures or downtime. Thermal imaging provides a non-invasive, accurate way to assess the health of your electrical equipment, helping you address problems proactively rather than reactively. This approach minimizes disruptions, enhances system reliability, and prevents equipment damage—all while supporting your operational goals.
Incorporating electrical thermal imaging into your electrical preventive maintenance plan aligns with the updated NFPA 70B Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. These standards highlight the importance of regular inspections and proactive measures to improve safety and reduce risks. Thermal imaging not only ensures compliance with these guidelines but also helps extend the lifespan of your equipment, reducing costs over time. By investing in electrical thermal imaging as part of your preventive maintenance strategy, you safeguard your facility, protect employees, and ensure seamless operations—all while enhancing energy efficiency and reducing long-term expenses.
Amteck Preventive Maintenance
Amteck maintains electrical equipment according to NFPA 70b Requirements by:Â
- Inspecting – Visual and audible inspections tell a lot about the condition of equipment.
- Testing – Wires and cables, grounding, breakers, transformer oil, fuses, relays.
- Scanning – IR scans provide an in-depth look at the operating temperatures of equipment.
- Cleaning – Vacuuming, wiping down, and removing corrosion improve the
condition of equipment. - Tightening – Connections to wires, bussing, and anchoring are critical in
ensuring safe operation. - Servicing – Operate breakers and other devices, verify connecting
hardware, lubricate components.
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Amteck's Electrical Service Team
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Electrical Preventive Maintenance
More companies are adopting electrical preventive maintenance (EPM) plans every day. Amteck’s service team can help. Whether you want a risk assessment, or just a checklist to work with, we can help.
NFPA 70b Standards
The NFPA 70b standard sets the requirements for what electrical maintenance must look like for your industry. Check it out.
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