What is Thermal Imaging?
Any object that has a temperature above absolute zero (-273C) has thermal energy emitting from it. Although this thermal energy is invisible to the naked eye, we can, by using specialist thermal imaging camera equipment, see and measure it. Unlike normal cameras that transform beams of light into electronic images, infrared imaging devises can provide electronic images out of thermal emissions. These are called 'Thermal Images'

Why is thermal imaging so useful?
Thermal Imaging is carried out in real time. It allows fast scanning of subjects and produces immediate images that can be used for analysis.
(Contact type temperature measuring devices will always act with a certain amount of delay). As Thermal Imaging is a non-contact and remote means of temperature measurement it can be used effectively, on both still and moving objects, whilst at all times placing the person carrying out the survey in a safe position. 

We can measure temperature in two points or a hundred points in the same Thermal Image. A Thermal Image will show us where the problem is without having any prior knowledge of where temperature measurement should be taken.

APPLICATIONS
By its very nature, thermal imaging has a wide range of applications. Providing a non-intrusive and non-contact means of temperature measurement it is used extensively in the following areas:

  • Construction Industry

    • Building Performance Surveys

    • Energy Efficiency Surveys

    • Civil Engineering Projects

  • Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

    • Electrical Installations

    • Mechanical Equipments

    • Factories & Manufacturing Plants

  • Industry

    • Insulated Pipeline Integrity Inspections

    • Industrial Process Monitoring

    • Steam Pipelines and Vessels

GBC uses the latest hardware to provide comprehensive survey reports that are tailor-made to our clients requirements.

GBC are now able to provide thermal imaging surveys and inspections throughout the UK and are keen to offer our services to forward thinking companies who understand the benefits of thermal imaging.

GBC strives to create customer relationships that really differentiate and add value to our customers business. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing GBC's reputation for delivering client satisfaction through timely performance and the provision of cost efficient quality services.

Please feel free to contact us directly in order to discuss your particular requirements.


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