Infrared monitoring of rotating equipment is an excellent complement to vibration analysis. Many times poor lubrication will generate excessive temperature prior to excessive vibration. Therefore identifying the excessive temperature issues can prevent a defective condition from occurring due to poor lubrication. Vibration analysis typically only identifies the defect once it has developed due to poor lubrication. 
Infrared inspection allows for remote monitoring of some equipment located in hazardous or inaccessible areas. Some types of equipment that can be effectively monitored are:
- Pillow block bearings
- Gearboxes
- Jack shafts
- Drive shafts
- Belt driven units
- Compressors
- Electric motors (especially plain bearing applications)
- Process piping restrictions
- Air leaks
- Gas leaks
- Exchangers
- Tank sludge levels
- Refract on fired vessels
- Internal combustion engine profiling
CMS offers a variety of Flir thermal infrared cameras for sale in the online store. With a variety of price levels and options to choose from, there is a Flir camera for every need.
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