Switchboard Thermal Imaging

What Is Thermal Imaging?

Thermal Imaging is a non-invasive, damage-free preventative maintenance method ideally performed during your business’s peak operational hours. It’s a crucial component of any commercial or industrial business’s preventive maintenance strategy.
While its primary purpose is to identify electrical issues, thermal imaging can also be employed to inspect mechanical equipment for possible damage, such as overheating bearings. Moreover, thermal imaging can spot cold air leakage in refrigeration systems installed at your location.
Our expert team uses high-quality equipment to find potential defects in mechanical and electrical systems hidden from the naked eye.

Safeguard your business

Integrate switchboard thermal imaging into your electrical maintenance regimen!

Commercial Switchboard Thermal Imaging

Our team at Switchboard Compliance perform switchboard thermal imaging services for various commercial clients in different industries. Our clients span from small businesses to expansive multi-level structures and industrial manufacturing units, including small businesses to large-scale multi-level buildings and industrial factories.

Aged care facilities
Medical institutions
Educational establishments
Sports complexes
Government buildings
Corporate offices
Manufacturing industries
Multi-level parking facilities
Factories and warehouses
Supermarkets
Retail outlet

Safeguard your business from the high equipment replacement costs and operational downtime resulting from avoidable electrical failures. Integrate switchboard thermal imaging into your electrical maintenance regimen across all your business sites for enhanced safety and peace of mind.

Thermal Imaging of Electrical Switchboards

Our team of professionals use specialised thermal imaging to inspect your switchboard and select connected electrical equipment thoroughly. They will then advise you on any potential problems with your electrical system that you may need to be made aware of.

The Capabilities of Switchboard Thermal Imaging

With the help of switchboard thermal imaging, we can detect issues such as:

Loose connections
Faulty wiring or circuit breakers
Damaged fuses and switches
Unstable circuits
Overloading

At Switchboard Compliance, we will perform the switchboard thermal imaging during operating hours when your electrical system is running normally to gain the best insight. The non-disruptive procedure enables our team to carry out their tasks without disconnecting your equipment.

Switchboard Thermal Imaging Report

Upon completion of your service, Switchboard Compliance will provide you with a comprehensive Electrical Switchboard Thermal Imaging Report. This report, meticulously prepared by a certified electrician, will include:

Detailed information about the inspected switchboard/s and equipment
A summary interpreting the results, inclusive of heat maps
Specifics of any detected faults, including their type, associated risks, and severity
Suggested corrective actions (if required)
A quotation for the service

Ready for a Safer and More Compliant Workplace?

Don’t wait for a fault to become a problem. Schedule your switchboard thermal imaging service today and ensure the safety and efficiency of your workplace. Contact us now to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is thermal imaging crucial for your business?

Thermal imaging is instrumental in detecting equipment defects and identifying hot spots typically invisible to the naked eye. Electrical systems often emit heat when experiencing issues, indicating electrical resistance or excessive friction. Thermal imaging can quickly identify and document these abnormal temperatures.

What are the advantages of thermal image scanning?

Employing thermal imaging for early detection of equipment failure offers several benefits:

Cost-effectiveness: No other preventive method is as cost-efficient as thermal scanning. By taking necessary precautions, thermal scanning helps minimise downtime, thereby safeguarding your business.
Non-destructive testing: We can identify heat-related external anomalies without disconnecting or damaging equipment. Internal equipment failures can also usually be detected.
Workplace safety: It reduces fire risk and enables early detection of potential faults.

How frequently should switchboards and other electrical equipment be scanned?

Regular scanning is recommended. Electrical system problems often become apparent only when a failure occurs, resulting in costly and disruptive downtime. Infrared thermal scanning can detect emerging issues before they cause system failure or fire, allowing maintenance personnel to rectify the problem before component failure.

Why Should Thermal Scanning Be Included As Part Of Your Regular Planned Maintenance?

A thermographic scan detects problems you can fix during scheduled maintenance windows and downtime. This enables your system to operate at maximum efficiency, improving the reliability and cost-efficiency of your business.

Why should thermal scanning be part of your regular planned maintenance?

A thermographic scan identifies problems that can be fixed during scheduled maintenance windows or downtime, enabling your system to operate efficiently and improving your business’s reliability and cost-effectiveness. Regular thermal imaging:

Enhances workplace safety
Reduces the risk of fire and critical downtime
Minimises the chance of production loss
Helps meet OH&S guidelines and insurance obligations
Insurance companies often recommend regular diagnostic surveys like thermal imaging, which is mandatory in some policies due to its recognised effectiveness in fire prevention.