Electrical Infrared Testing Services
Detect hidden electrical and mechanical issues before they lead to downtime, equipment damage, fire risk, or safety exposure.
Allied Reliability provides infrared testing and thermographic inspection services that help maintenance, reliability, and facility teams prioritize corrective action while equipment is operating under normal load whenever possible.
Find Heat-Related Failure Indicators Earlier
Electrical and mechanical assets often show abnormal heat patterns before failure occurs. Infrared testing uses thermal imaging to identify loose connections, overloaded circuits, deteriorating components, overheating bearings, insulation deficiencies, roof moisture, and other conditions that can affect safety, reliability, energy use, and maintenance planning.
Identify developing electrical and mechanical defects without unnecessary equipment disruption.
Prioritize repairs based on condition, severity, asset criticality, and operational risk.
Support proactive maintenance programs with documented thermal images, findings, and recommendations.
SERVICES
Infrared Testing Services and Deliverables
Electrical Infrared Inspections
Identify loose connections, overloaded circuits, deteriorating components, overloaded breakers, transformer issues, and other electrical defects before they result in failures.
Mechanical Infrared Inspections
Detect overheating bearings, coupling misalignment, lubrication issues, friction-related problems, and other mechanical abnormalities in rotating equipment.
Building Envelope Inspections
Locate insulation deficiencies, air leaks, moisture intrusion, and energy loss that affect building performance and operating costs.
Roof Moisture Surveys
Use thermal imaging technology to identify hidden moisture beneath roofing systems and help prioritize repairs.
Infrared Compliance Programs
Establish recurring inspection programs that support maintenance planning, reliability initiatives, and safety compliance requirements.
Thermographic Reporting & Recommendations
Receive documented thermal images, severity rankings, corrective action recommendations, and repair prioritization guidance.
HOW IT WORKS
A Practical Inspection Process Built Around Asset Risk
Allied Reliability plans and performs infrared inspections around facility requirements, operating conditions, and the level of documentation needed to support maintenance decisions.
1
Inspection Planning
Review facility requirements, asset criticality, operating conditions, and inspection objectives to define the testing plan.
2
Field Inspection
Certified thermographers perform infrared scans while equipment remains energized and operating under normal load conditions whenever possible.
3
Thermal Analysis
Thermal images are analyzed to identify abnormal heat signatures, temperature differentials, and developing failure conditions.
4
Severity Assessment
Findings are evaluated based on risk, operating conditions, asset criticality, and potential impact on safety and operations.
5
Reporting & Documentation
A detailed report documents findings, thermal images, equipment condition, recommended actions, and repair priorities.
6
Corrective Action Support
Allied Reliability can assist with repair planning, maintenance prioritization, and follow-up inspections to validate corrective actions.
our approach
More Than Hot Spot Detection
Allied Reliability focuses on understanding the root causes behind thermal anomalies and translating inspection results into actionable reliability improvements. Certified thermographers combine infrared technology with maintenance and reliability expertise, then prioritize findings based on business impact, safety exposure, and operational criticality.
Contextual Assessment
Assess findings in context, not as isolated temperature readings.
Failure Mode Insight
Connect thermal anomalies to likely failure modes and operating conditions.
Risk-Based Prioritization
Prioritize recommended actions by severity, criticality, and maintenance impact.
Actionable Documentation
Provide clear documentation maintenance teams can use for repair planning and follow-up.
Solutions
Operational Problems Infrared Testing Helps Address
Infrared testing supports broader maintenance and reliability goals by giving teams condition data they can use to prevent failures, improve planning, and reduce risk across critical assets.
Reduce Unplanned Downtime
Identify developing electrical and mechanical failures before they disrupt production, facility operations, or critical services.
Cost Reduction
Prioritize corrective work based on equipment condition so maintenance resources are focused on the highest-risk issues first.
Maximize Throughput
Reduce interruption risk on production-critical electrical infrastructure and rotating equipment that directly supports output.
FAQs
Common Questions About Infrared Testing
What is electrical infrared testing?
Electrical infrared testing uses thermal imaging technology to identify abnormal heat patterns that may indicate developing electrical or mechanical problems before failure occurs.
How often should infrared inspections be performed?
Inspection frequency depends on equipment criticality, operating conditions, reliability objectives, and industry requirements. Many facilities conduct annual inspections, while critical assets may require more frequent monitoring.
What deliverables are included?
Customers receive a detailed report that includes thermal images, findings, severity assessments, recommended corrective actions, and repair priorities.
Can inspections be performed while equipment is energized?
Yes. Most infrared inspections are performed while equipment is energized and operating under load so thermal anomalies can be identified under normal operating conditions.
What types of equipment can be inspected?
Electrical panels, switchgear, transformers, motors, pumps, bearings, mechanical systems, building envelopes, roofs, and other critical assets can be evaluated using infrared technology.
What factors impact the cost of an infrared inspection?
Facility size, number of assets, equipment accessibility, inspection scope, and reporting requirements influence project cost.
