Detect the Unexpected.

Almost all equipment, whether mechanical or electrical, will develop heat at the point where the failure is about to take place, or cause heat to develop in other areas as a result of the impending failure. An infrared survey will allow you to detect the unexpected. With this information you can order parts and schedule repairs before suffering the effects of equipment failure.

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Save Money

Fires of electrical origin caused over $400 million in property damage between 1999 and 2002. Ask your insurance provider about NFPA 70B – with routine IR scanning, you may qualify for reduced insurance rates that save you more than the cost of PredictiveIR’s services.

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Save Time

By detecting impending electrical or mechanical failures before they occur, you’ll have fewer interruptions of production. That means increased uptime and increased profitability.

Don’t just wait for the unexpected. Detect the unexpected.

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Save Energy

Properly maintained equipment operates more efficiently and utilizes less energy. In addition to predicting equipment failures, PredictiveIR can identify many additional sources of energy loss – even leaky commercial roofs.

What is Infrared Thermography?

Infrared thermography is a diagnostic technology that allows our technicians to “see” the heat emitted by any object. This information can be an invaluable part of your facilities’ maintenance plan. Electrical connections and components nearly always emit excess heat prior to failure. Friction from worn or improperly functioning mechanical components creates heat. Unexpected electrical and mechanical failures often lead to costly down time – or even worse, damaged equipment or hazardous workplace conditions.

A customized maintenance plan including Predictive IR can help you to detect the unexpected.

Below are just a few examples of items our certified thermographers are trained to detect:

Power Distribution and High Tension Lines
Substation
Transformers
Transformer Bushings
Capacitor Bank Connections
Disconnects
Fuse Clips
Bus Connections
Relays and Breakers
Meter and Control Connections

Electrical Vaults
Breakers and Contacts
Bus and Fuse Connections
Fuse Clips and Friction Connectors
Motor and Generator Control Centers
Connections and Contacts
Molded Case and Air Breakers
Bus Friction Connectors and Fuse Clips
Thermal Overloads
Enclosed Bus Rooms

Bolted Connections
Conductor Fatigue
Generating Station
Generator Windings
Generator Brush Riggings
Generator Feedings to Primary
Breakers and Transformers
Exciters
Voltage Regulators
Relays and Metering

Bearings
Overheating
Heat Dissipations
Lubrication
Friction Problems
Conveyor Belts
Drive Gears
Drive Belts
Abnormal Stresses Caused by Heat
Metals
Plastics

Mechanical Equipment
Molds and Curing Units
Heat Exchangers
Radiators
Cooling Towers
Compressors
Diesel Engines and Exhaust Manifolds
Liquid Level
Halon Systems Level Testing
Boilers and Furnaces
Refractory Integrity
Steam Piping and Traps

Fire Side Tube Overheating
Chemical Process
Chemical Leaks
Liquid Level Testing
Special Studies in Chemical Processes
Built-up Roofs
Leak Sources
Wet Insulation
Building Heat Loss Analysis Friction
Coal, Paper, Sawdust Storage
Sources of Spontaneous Combustion

Our certified thermographers would like to be a partner in your facilities’ predictive maintenance efforts. All of our technical staff are certified Level 1 and Level 2 thermographers, using the latest technology for detection, analysis, and reporting. We hold ourselves to the highest industry standards and promise our clients the best possible service.

Additionally, our team has unmatched experience in commercial and industrial environments. We have partnered with hospitals, conference centers, manufacturing facilities, and even coal mines.

With decades of experience in commercial and industrial electrical and manufacturing, our thermographers can make on-the-spot assessments others simply can’t.

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Level I and Level II Certified

Level 1 and Level 2 Certifications mean your results are accurate, regardless of environmental conditions, materials scanned, and more.

Detect the Unexpected.

We would love to speak with you about your predictive maintenance and infrared scanning needs.

Call us at 919-764-HEAT (4328).

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Ray Burleson

President of Predictive IR

Certified Level II Thermographer

Ray Burleson, owner and president of PredictiveIR, has over 3o years experience as a commercial and industrial electrician and electrical contractor. Ray is a certified Level 1 and Level 2 thermographer, and has even instructed the federal enforcement agency responsible for the health and safety of the nation’s miners (MSHA) on the proper use of infrared thermography. Ray takes a hands-on approach with every client, insuring we always exceed your expectations.

Our certified infrared technicians utilize the latest technology, including software analysis and reporting tools. Each report features infrared image, reference image, problem diagnosis, and recommended actions.

Download a Sample Report

In addition to detailed time/location information, PredictiveIR reports feature “normal” images that are invaluable when relocating problem spots for repair or follow up monitoring.

If you would like to download a sample report, click the button below.

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