Electrical Thermographic Surveys

Industrial Electrical Thermal Imaging

Wye Valley Thermography provides professional electrical thermographic surveys for industrial and commercial sites.

Using specialist FLIR thermal imaging equipment, we inspect electrical distribution systems, motor control centres, switchgear and production equipment to identify unusual temperature patterns and potential developing faults.

With a background in industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance, we understand the equipment we're inspecting and the importance of reliable plant operation.

Based in Herefordshire, we provide surveys throughout the Midlands, South Wales and surrounding areas.

What We Inspect

Our electrical thermographic surveys cover a wide range of industrial and commercial electrical equipment, including:

  • Main electrical distribution boards and sub-distribution panels

  • Motor control centres (MCCs)

  • Switchgear, isolators and circuit breakers

  • Busbars, cable connections and terminations

  • Contactors, relays and associated control equipment

  • Variable speed drives and motor starters

  • Production control panels and electrical enclosures

Surveys can be tailored to individual items of equipment, critical production areas or entire facilities, depending on the requirements of the site.

Where possible, inspections are carried out with equipment operating under representative load conditions, allowing potential thermal anomalies to be identified without unnecessary disruption to production.

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Why Have an Electrical Thermographic Survey?

Identify Developing Faults

Electrical faults can develop gradually, often without obvious external signs. Thermographic inspections can identify unusual temperature patterns associated with loose or high-resistance connections, overloaded components and other conditions requiring further investigation.

Reduce Unplanned Downtime

Unexpected electrical failures can result in costly production interruptions. Identifying potential problems early allows maintenance teams to investigate and plan corrective work before equipment failure occurs.

Support Preventative Maintenance

Regular thermographic inspections provide valuable information about equipment condition. Findings can be used to prioritise maintenance activities, monitor developing issues and support longer-term asset management.

Support Insurance Requirements

Some insurers require or recommend electrical thermographic surveys as part of their risk management arrangements. Our inspections provide documented findings and supporting thermal images that can assist with these requirements, subject to the insurer's specific criteria.

Improve Electrical Safety

Abnormal heating within electrical equipment can indicate potentially hazardous conditions. Identifying these concerns allows appropriate investigation and corrective action, helping businesses manage electrical risks within their installations.

More Than Just a Thermal Image

Thermal images are assessed alongside equipment operating conditions and practical engineering knowledge, helping identify potential issues and guide maintenance decisions.