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SKF upgrades thermal cameras for condition monitoring duties

SKF has launched two new thermal cameras, the SKF TKTI 21 and TKTI 31, which offer a cost-effective means of improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance.

23/02/2014 11:09:06

The SKF TKTI 21 and TKTI 31 thermal cameras can be used to spot the unusual heat patterns that indicate machine problems, enabling prompt preventative maintenance.

The TKTI 31, which replaces the TKTI 30, has been upgraded with a thermal detector that has 40 percent more pixels (380x280). Meanwhile, the new TK21 is 40 percent cheaper than its predecessor, the TKTI 20, and has a 160x120 resolution.

SKF thermal cameras help avoid the safety issues of inspecting hard-to-access live equipment, making them ideal for live electrical applications where potential hot spots often cannot be approached due to danger of electrocution.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.