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News Release from: Schaeffler (UK) | Subject: TempCheck Plus
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 July 2005
Noncontact thermometer checks bearing
health
The TempCheck Plus thermometer allows users to measure the temperature of hard to reach or moving machinery components.
INA FAG has launched the TempCheck Plus thermometer, allowing customers to measure the temperature of hard to reach or moving machinery components Its fitted laser, which provides precision measurement, will help machine operators act proactively against possible problems, therefore restricting any expensive downtime to a minimum
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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At a cost-effective price, the TempCheck Plus measures the infra-red radiation emitted by an object and uses this to calculate surface temperature.
Its most important feature is its ability to easily measure the temperature of a component without having to touch its surface.
This means the operator can safely assess the temperature of a part whether it be -32 to +530C.
Once in use, the thermometer will accurately sense hot and cold locations within 0.3s.
The TempCheck Plus has a consistent measurement spot of 13mm at any distance up to 140mm.
The tool is intended to help the owner detect when a component or bearing is too hot, helping to ensure its care and long life span.
Another benefit of the TempCheck Plus is that it will detect high temperatures before damage is caused and prevents long and unplanned downtime.
If there is a problem, the user will be warned by an adjustable visual and acoustic alarm.
Monitoring temperatures also has the added benefit of improving worker safety from potentially dangerous accidents.
The thermometer's light and easy to use design means it can be taken practically anywhere and used in industry, manual work or every day use.
Other features of the TempCheck Plus include an adjustable emission level of 0.1-1.0; a high optical resolution of 20:1; and an annealed high precision glass optic for precise noncontact temperature measurement.
As well as the TempCheck Plus, INA FAG provides a comprehensive range of maintenance tools and services.
These include mounting tools, extractors, heating devices and alignment systems as well as bearing refurbishment, training and consultancy. Request a free brochure from Schaeffler (UK) ...
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