Thermal condition surveys
Targeted reviews of agreed electrical and mechanical assets under suitable operating conditions.
- Accessible electrical equipment
- Motors, bearings & rotating equipment
- Process equipment where thermography is appropriate
01 / RELIABILITY SERVICES
Thermography &
equipment reliability.
Thermography for accessible machine electrical components, motors, bearings, and production equipment. Connect thermal observations with operating context, documented priorities, and a practical next action.
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ILLUSTRATIVE HEAT VIEW · NOT A MEASURED THERMOGRAMINDUSTRIAL THERMOGRAPHY
Temperature tells
part of the story.
Infrared imaging can reveal temperature patterns that deserve a closer look: abnormal heating, differences between comparable components, and changes from an earlier survey.
The value comes from interpreting those patterns alongside asset condition, load, access, and operating context. A thermal image alone does not establish every cause or rule out hidden defects.
Electrical assets are surveyed only with an agreed access plan and appropriately qualified personnel. Covers, guards, and energized exposure are addressed before the visit.
RELIABILITY SUPPORT
From a focused survey
to a repeatable program.
Findings your team can use
Documented observations with asset identification, operating context, and a clear recommendation for follow-up.
- Thermal & visible images where obtainable
- Priority guidance with stated limitations
- A practical action and handoff record
Follow-through & trending
Connect repeat surveys and post-repair checks with equipment history, work orders, and recurring-failure review so findings lead to maintenance action.
- Recurring surveys with defined intervals
- Comparable conditions where practical
- Verification of agreed corrective actions
THE DELIVERABLE
A useful record.
A clear next step.
Before the visit, we agree on assets, reporting depth, and the question the survey needs to answer. The report distinguishes an observation from a confirmed diagnosis.
See the full working methodTYPICAL REPORT CONTENTS
01Scope, asset list & inspection date
02Observed conditions, images & context
03Operating load, measurement settings & limitations
04Priorities & recommended follow-up
05Open items, responsibilities & verification needs
SUPPORTING YOUR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Documentation with a defined purpose.
Thermal surveys can support equipment maintenance, safety programs, and insurer or customer requirements. The applicable standard, edition, reporting requirements, and personnel qualifications are established with you before accepting a standards-based scope.
A survey is not an OSHA compliance certification, a code enforcement inspection, or a guarantee against failure. NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E may inform a defined engagement; compliance with either is not implied by a stand-alone scan.
Read our service scopeBEFORE WE GET STARTED
A few practical
questions.
Can you scan equipment while it is operating?
Useful thermal comparisons often depend on normal operating load. Access must still be safe. We agree on the operating state and any qualified electrical support before the visit; unsafe or inaccessible assets are recorded as excluded or deferred.
Can a scan identify the exact fault?
It can identify patterns that justify investigation. Reflections, emissivity, load, line of sight, and ambient conditions can affect the result. Further electrical or mechanical tests may be needed to establish the cause.
How often should equipment be surveyed?
The interval depends on asset risk, condition, operating history, manufacturer guidance, and any applicable maintenance program, insurer, or contract requirements. We scope recurring work around those factors rather than applying one interval to every facility.
Can you help after a finding is identified?
Yes. Findings can lead to a separately agreed troubleshooting, repair, or maintenance scope, where the work fits our capabilities and legal authority. Required licensed trade work is identified before the work proceeds.
CONTACT PRIMARY INDUSTRIAL
Discuss your equipment
or maintenance project.
Describe the machine, the problem, or the capability your team needs. The starting point can be one piece of equipment or a wider maintenance and training need.
Based in Franklin, WisconsinServing southeastern Wisconsin.
Other locations by arrangement.
Other locations by arrangement.
What happens next
Requests are reviewed before work is scheduled. For an immediate safety hazard, follow your facility’s emergency procedures.