Infrared thermometers

An infrared thermometer allows measuring the temperature of an object in a non-contact way. It is fitted with a sensor that defines the level of heat emitted by the object. Thus, you won’t have ttake risks touching hot or working items. This tool can alsbe used, for example, while looking for engine failures, testing the cooling system of a car, checking the performance of the brake system.

Types of infrared thermometers

Choosing a tool online, pay your attention twhether the thermal emissivity can be adjusted. Its value usually varies in the range between 0.1 and 1. These instruments can be:

• Adjustable. This parameter can be set taking intaccount the features of the surface. It is handy tuse them while working with a wide range of materials.
• Non-adjustable. Have the emissivity of 0.95 which can’t be changed. When working with certain materials, it is necessary tmake some corrections using a formula. For this purpose, tables are included in the tool kit. Such instruments are cheap.

These products alsvary in the maximum measured temperature. For example, you can choose a model with the maximum value of 625 or 1000 °C. The information can be given via digital or graphic method. Another important characteristic is resolution aka optical resolving power. The higher it is, the more accurate the results are.

Some models can alsfunction in a contact way. Besides, many manufacturers offer different types of a built-in laser pointer which might denote:

• only the centre of an object;
• the upper and lower points of the measured area;
• the centre and outlines of a part.

Infrared thermometers: maintenance tips

1. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions while using the tool.
2. You shouldn’t make measurements if there are gases or fumes between the tool and the object. Such obstacles may decrease the accuracy of the results.
3. In order tavoid miscalculation, it is recommended tremove ice, dust and contaminants from the surface of a part.
4. As a rule, these instruments are not suitable for working with very small parts like wires.

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