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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).

Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

Light Absorption Verses Heat Emission

In The Snell Group’s training courses we typically teach that color doesn’t effect infrared emission on the surfaces we inspect.

Think Thermally de The Snell Group (Français)

Limites d’utilisation VS Plages de mesure

Le fait que votre caméra ait des gammes ou plages de température très étendues (de très basses à très élevées) ne signifie pas que votre appareil p

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

When Bad Data Appears Good

Say, for example, while conducting online testing, a low current is measured on one phase and high current is detected on the remaining phases.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring (Español)

Interferencia Térmica: Acumulación en las superficies e Inspecciones Mecánicas

Los efectos térmicos de la acumulación de material en la superficie no solo afectarán el patrón térmico, también podrían afectar la salud del e

Infrared - Buildings

Transient Conditions - Thermal Images Capture Only a Moment in Time

Here in Vermont, the days are getting colder. A real danger with these temperatures occurs when they team up with high winds.

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Think Thermally® at Thanksgiving

The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States is a great time to "Think Thermally®" and have fun with your thermal imager as you get

Infrared - Condition Monitoring (Español)

Capacidades remotas para cargar baterías

Si se solicitara a algunos de los usuarios de la termografía, el tratar de identificar el eslabón más débil que podría encontrarse en la gran varie

Electric Motor Testing (EMT)

Core Loss Testing Considerations

The core material used in motor stators and rotors is critical to efficient operation and longevity.

Infrared - Buildings

Emissivity Settings and the Building Thermographer

Probably the most common question we get asked during training, especially in a building applications class, is “What emissivity setting should I u

Infrared - Condition Monitoring

Thermal Interference: Product Build-Up and Mechanical Inspections

The thermal effects of product build-up doesn't just affect the surface signature. It can also impact the health of your asset.