All you need to know about Teledyne FLIR.

At Yellotec, our mission is to provide Condition Monitoring and Machine Reliability Tools and Services that only not only helps keep plants and equipment safe but also productive and running at 100% Capacity. This is why we partner with the biggest producers and suppliers in the industries.

In this article, we will be taking a closer look at one of Yellotec’s biggest suppliers and why we enjoy using their technology. 

Who is Teledyne FLIR?

Teledyne FLIR is the world leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of sensor systems. These systems enhance perception and awareness for a wide variety of users in the commercial, industrial, and government markets, internationally as well as domestically. FLIR’s focus includes infrared products and systems, thermal imaging technology, and radiometry devices. 

FLIR’s advanced systems are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety and efficiency, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives threat detection.

Why do we prefer Teledyne FLIR?

At Yellotec, we align ourselves with partners who are reliable, professional, and leaders in their industry.  Teledyne FLIR is an innovative company that supplies high-quality products and provides services with top-quality equipment. We recognise Teledyne FLIR as being the top leading global company in infrared thermography. With their wide product range, it allows for us to supply products to various clients, whether it be a higher income client with large infrastructure or smaller clients who want to ensure that they adopt preventative maintenance at their smaller plants or infrastructure. By supplying Teledyne FLIR products, Yellotec can cater to many different types of clients and can offer these clients great quality products that are well suited to their needs, at an affordable price.

Same as Yellotec, are the primary objectives at Teledyne FLIR aligned towards innovative technologies while ensuring a safer, more sustainable, and efficient future. Teledyne FLIR is a globally recognised company and is known for its superior products.

What areas do we choose Teledyne FLIR products for?

Condition Monitoring:

FLIR products are known to be used for Condition Monitoring. 

The FLIR C3 camera is a full-featured, pocket-sized thermal camera designed to be your go-to tool, whether your work is building inspections, facilities maintenance, HVAC, or electrical repair. Keep it on you so you’re ready anytime to find hot fuses, cold air leaks, plumbing issues, and more. This slim camera fits easily in your pocket so you can take it anywhere. Its integrated touch-screen is a snap to learn, so you can quickly get to the job of finding hidden problems, documenting repairs, and sharing images over Wi-Fi.

The C5 camera is another example of a thermal camera that is often used in Condition Monitoring. The FLIR C5 compact thermal camera is your go-to tool for building inspections, facilities maintenance, HVAC/R, electrical repair, and other troubleshooting applications. This powerful tool makes it easy to identify hidden problems and with the FLIR C5 in your pocket, you will be ready anytime to find hot fuses, air leaks, plumbing issues, and more. 

The FLIR Ex series cameras are also great tools for Condition Monitoring as this range is advanced and affordable. The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications. The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a thermal image with temperature information in every

FLIR T-Series thermal imaging cameras are great for Condition Monitoring as they offer outstanding range, resolution, and image clarity paired with the ergonomics professional thermographers need for a full day of inspections. These professional-level cameras offer features such as crisp 640 x 480 thermal imagery (T640/T660) or a 180° rotating optical block (T530/T540). The T-Series offer superior sensitivity and state-of-the-art connectivity, so you can find hot spots or potential faults, and report them quickly for immediate repairs.

Automation:

FLIR products are known to be used for Automation.

FLIR thermal imagers offer affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement solutions for applications such as process development and optimization, industrial process monitoring, product verification, quality assurance, safety applications, and more. An infrared camera can detect even small temperature differences in most operating conditions, including when there is smoke, fog, or steam involved in the measurement situation.

The FLIR A400/A700 Smart Sensor features automation solution providers needed for complex monitoring applications, including elevated skin temperature screening. The FLIR A400/A700-Series, when configured for Smart Sensor capabilities, offer advanced thermal imaging paired with edge computing and industrial internet of things (IIoT) for simplified inclusion in new or existing networks. Automation system solution providers get a running start with a camera that is easy to add, configure, and operate in HMI/SCADA systems. 

FLIR A400/A700- Series cameras can be used for a wide range of applications, including screening for elevated skin temperature as an adjunct to other body temperature screening tools, monitoring critical infrastructure, assessing product quality, or detecting potential signs of heat build-up. This camera enables quicker decision-making, reduces downtime, and improves product quality.  

The FLIR AX8 combines thermal and visual cameras in a small, affordable package, the AX8 provides continuous temperature monitoring and alarming for uninterrupted condition monitoring of critical electrical and mechanical equipment. The AX8 provides early detection of temperature-related issues in electrical and mechanical equipment, making it the ideal temperature sensor for continuous condition monitoring and hot spot detection for electrical cabinets, process, and manufacturing settings, data centres, mass transit facilities, energy generation plants, and storage facilities. 

Automation:

FLIR products are known to be used for Optical Gas Imaging

OGI cameras can be ordered as a fixture or a portable device. It is best to ask the Yellotec experts which device will suit your needs. Fixed OGI cameras are used for continuous gas monitoring where portable OGI cameras are easier to carry around, can be quicker and more effective than sniffers.

Fixed Optical Gas Imaging cameras from FLIR can visualize and pinpoint gas leaks without the need to shut down the operation. With an OGI camera, it is easy to continuously scan installations that are in remote areas or in zones that are difficult to access. Continuous monitoring means that you will immediately see when a dangerous or costly gas leak appears so that immediate action can be taken. Different OGI cameras detect different gases. It is important to discuss these cameras with the Yellotec team to ensure that you are purchasing the OGI camera that is best suited to your needs. 

The FLIR G300 camera allows for continuous gas monitoring. This camera detects the following gases: Benzene, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Heptane, Hexane, Isoprene, Methanol, MEK, MIBK, Octane, Pentane, 1-Pentene, Toluene, m-xylene, Butane, Methane, Propane, Ethylene, and Propylene. 

FLIR A6604 is a cooled detector for the highest resolution imaging. This camera detects the following gases: Benzene, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Heptane, Hexane, Isoprene, Methanol, MEK, MIBK, Octane, Pentane, 1-Pentene, Toluene, Xylene, Butane, Ethane, Methane, Propane, Ethylene, and Propylene.

The FLIR G300 pt Thermal Imaging Camera lets you monitor vital gas pipelines or installations 24/7. You will immediately see if a dangerous and costly gas leak appears. You do not have to rely anymore on periodic inspections. Monitoring is done from a safe distance without the need to send technicians into potentially dangerous areas. FLIR G300 pt detects the following gases: Benzene, Ethanol, Ethylbenzene, Heptane, Hexane, Isoprene, Methanol, MEK, MIBK, Octane, Pentane, 1-Pentene, Toluene, Xylene, Butane, Ethane, Methane, Propane, Ethylene, and Propylene. 

What are the more popular Teledyne FLIR products?

We implement all of Teledyne FLIR’s thermal imaging products but we have selected these four products that are most popular among our Mining and Manufacturing Customers.  

  • The FLIR C5 Thermal Camera: This pocket-sized Thermal Camera will take your Condition Monitoring to the next level. This best-seller is your go-to tool for building inspections, facilities maintenance, HVAC/R, electrical repair, and other troubleshooting applications. The powerful FLIR C5 makes it easy to identify hidden problems and troubleshoot problems faster with the 160 × 120 true thermal imagers and 5-megapixel visual camera. Take the portable, affordable C5 with you to every job – it’s the perfect tool for every person on your team.
  • Then we have the FLIR E6xt: The FLIR E6xt is the perfect tool for affordable and professional Thermal Imaging. The FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infrared world. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing a thermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make the cameras incomparably easy to use. The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments. The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.
  • The FLIR T865: The FLIR T865-14 is a Thermal Imaging Camera with a 14° lens, 640 x 480. This camera is a non-contact inspection tool with a 180° rotating optical block that allows users to safely and comfortably assess the condition of critical electrical and mechanical equipment in utility and manufacturing applications. The FLIR T865-14 offers comfort, efficiency, and outstanding performance. You can now improve system efficiency and reliability with this Thermal Imaging camera that offers such advanced functions as the 1-Touch Level/Span contrast enhancement and sharp laser-assisted autofocus. With interchangeable lenses, this camera effortlessly switches between the scanning of wide areas to inspecting distant targets.
  • Finally, the FLIR GFx320: The handheld Optical Gas Imaging Camera is used for detecting Methane, Hydrocarbons, and VOCs. The Optical Gas Imaging Camera has third-party certification for use in hazardous locations, the Intrinsically Safe GFx320 represents ground-breaking technology for surveying critical zones that were created to keep workers safe. The oil and gas market has long awaited this gas detection solution, as its Intrinsically Safe designation allows the user to work quickly and confidently, and scan for fugitive emissions in more areas than ever before. This camera is ideal for; Offshore platforms, Liquid natural gas shipping terminals, Oil refineries, Compressor stations, Natural gas processing plants, Bio-gas, and power generation plants.

Wrapping it up:

For 20 years, Yellotec has formed partnerships, provided products, training, and full services. We ensure that we align our company with leading global suppliers and technologies. Yellotec can contribute and offer unmatched value-based solutions within the Sub-Sahara Africa region as we continue to provide Engineering Solutions to the Mining and Manufacturing Industries. Offering effective and efficient technological solutions to increase equipment reliability.

If you wish to measure temperature with our thermographic cameras, detect fever, make the invisible, visible or if you want to detect invisible gas leaks with Optical Gas Imaging (OGI), Yellotec is your preferred distributor for Teledyne FLIR thermal imaging, night vision, OGI, and infrared camera systems.  

We have a great team that will be able to assist you with all your Teledyne FLIR needs. Don’t hesitate to contat us to find out more about the full range of available Teledyne FLIR products.

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