When used as a tool for Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, thermography can detect and document evidence of thermal patterns and temperatures across the surface of an object. The presence of inexplicable thermal anomalies is often indicative of incipient failures within inspected systems and structures. Because thermography alone cannot determine the cause of an exception, other diagnostic tools must be employed to determine the root cause of observed exceptions.

Although thermography is inconclusive, thermographers frequently provide opinions as to the cause of exceptions without having the benefit of confirming test information. Such opinions are frequently accompanied by elaborate recommendations for repair. When such observations/recommendations are incorrect, they can cause repair efforts to be misdirected.

The Infraspection Online Store is a vital resource for practicing thermographers. In addition to official Infraspection clothing, we offer training manuals, reference books and CDs, software, and thermal images. Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographers also qualify for free downloads from the store.

Electronic documents such as standards, proposal templates, and the ASNT Compliant Written Practice are available for immediate download upon transaction approval.