Skip to main content

Featured Tips are exclusive articles for our Knowledge Briefs subscribers. They are updated and rotated weekly, written by Snell instructors and consultants for those interested or involved with infrared thermography and electric motor testing (EMT).

Infrared - Buildings

Detecting Abnormal Heat Loss or Gain is only Part of the Equation

At first blush, inspecting buildings with thermography might appear to be a rather straightforward endeavor.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Using External Memory Cards with IR Cameras

With the advent of inexpensive storage in the past few years, many cameras use external memory cards to record images, video, and in some cases, te

Infrared - Buildings

Increased Thermal Conductivity through Grouted Cells can Create Patterns

Using IR to verify construction details of commercial facilities is another use of the technology.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Don’t have Tunnel Vision while Using your Camera!

One of the benefits of holding an onsite thermography course is that we can customize the hands-on sessions so that facility can practice the newly

Infrared - Buildings

Finding a Small Temperature Difference during Buildings Inspections

Building inspections are considered the most difficult application for a Thermographer to accomplish.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Prepare a Comprehensive Checklist for Electrical Inspections

Of the most common types of inspections conducted by thermographers, electrical inspections are the most prevalent type and also the most inherentl

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

Your Reliability is Only as Good as Your Worst Motor

Having a “Motor Management Program,” at your facility, is essential to proper maintenance and monitoring of operational assets as well as proper te

Infrared - Buildings

When do You Need More than a Standard Lens?

While an infrared camera’s standard lens is likely fine for most circumstances, the option to add a telephoto or wide-angle lens can prove useful i

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Understand the Condition of Used Equipment Before Buying

When presented with a limited budget, it can be difficult to procure all the necessary assets to support your plant's operational needs as well as