Flir Thermal Imaging Cameras
High Quality Thermal Imaging for Multiple Applications
Thermal imaging cameras are some of the most useful instruments across a wide range of applications that you’re likely to find. Infrared cameras measure the amount of infrared radiation that is emitted by an object, and provide a detailed image of apparent temperature.
The ability to measure infrared, called infrared thermography, is incredibly useful in preventative maintenance, electrical and mechanical system diagnosis, building energy auditing, and human and veterinary medicine, among other uses.
Flir Systems Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing of a wide variety of thermal imaging cameras, from the entry level i-Series, to the intermediate level T and B series, the professional grade P series, the gas imaging GF models, and ultra-advanced arial and military IR imaging cameras.
Since infrared cameras measure the heat energy emitted by an object, they’re quite effective in detecting faulty electrical or mechanical components. For this reason, they are quite commonly used in electrical sub-stations or manufacturing plants. Many insurance companies actually require regular infrared inspections, or offer a substantial discount on premiums for doing so.
Flir was established in 1978 to research and develop the use of thermal imaging for arial applications. Since infrared can detect the heat emitted by people, buildings, roads, mountains and other objects, and in total darkness or through smoke and clouds, the advantages for use in airplanes is obvious.
In the late 1980s, Flir recognized the wide-range of possible applications for infrared technology, and began working to develop lower-cost, hand-held cameras for portable use. Since this time, Flir infrared cameras have become widely used in building, electrical, and mechanical inspections, to name just a few.