Advantages of infrared thermometers and thermocouples
Convenient!
Infrared thermometers provide temperature measurements quickly, and in the time it takes a thermocouple to read one leaky connection point, an infrared thermometer can read the temperature of almost all connection points. In addition, because the infrared thermometer is solid and lightweight (both lighter than 10 ounces), it is easy to put in the leather case when not in use. So you can carry it with you during factory inspections and daily inspections.
accurate!
Another advanced feature of infrared thermometers is their accuracy, usually within 1 degree. This capability is especially important when you are doing preventive maintenance, such as monitoring adverse production conditions and special events that will cause equipment damage or downtime. Since most equipment and plants operate 365 days a year, downtime equates to reduced revenue. Prevent such losses by scanning all on-site electronic equipment - circuit breakers, transformers, fuses, switches, busses and switchboards for hot spots. With an infrared thermometer, you can quickly detect even small changes in operating temperature and solve problems before they occur, reducing the expense and scope of repairs caused by equipment failure.
Safety!
Safety is the most important benefit of using an infrared thermometer. Unlike contact thermometers, infrared thermometers can safely read inaccessible or inaccessible target temperatures, and you can read the target temperature within the range allowed by the instrument. Non-contact temperature measurement can also be carried out in unsafe or difficult-to-contact areas, such as near steam valves or heating furnaces, without the risk of inadvertently burning fingers during contact temperature measurement. Accurate measurement of supply/return air temperature 25 feet above your head is as easy as having it at hand. Infrared thermometers have laser aiming to facilitate identification of target areas. With it your work becomes much easier.
