Thermal Techniques

The company has been providing thermal imaging solutions since 1978 and has over 70 man‑years of experience on staff. The owner has over 45 years of full‑time infrared experience, has taught infrared to other thermographers and certifies other thermographers.

All inspection personnel are trained and certified thermographers and are also Airborne Ultrasound Certified. Thermal Techniques is considered by many in the industry to be a leading provider of thermographic and ultrasound studies.

Thermal imaging is used as a predictive and preventive maintenance tool to spot issues in electrical and mechanical systems, roofs, heat recovery units and building envelopes so they can be addressed before they lead to failures, safety incidents or costly downtime.

Contact details

• Address: 5200 Park Rd, Suite 200A, Charlotte, NC 28209
• Phone: 704-343-0888
• Email: IRsolutions@ttinfrared.com

Mission

Thermal Techniques' mission is to provide valuable and accurate assessments of customer systems to help prevent and eliminate downtime to production or processes at their facilities.

Arc flash analysis and labeling

Thermal Techniques can assist with:

• Performing arc flash analyses on existing electrical power systems
• Providing equipment labeling in line with applicable standards
• Helping integrate arc flash and electrical safety considerations into overall maintenance and operations practices

By considering arc flash and electrical safety in system design and assessment, many risks associated with arc flash incidents can be mitigated or reduced.

Expertise

Thermal Techniques' experts have extensive knowledge and experience with:

• Electrical safety practices
• Electrical power systems
• Project management related to implementing safety and compliance measures

These services are intended to help organizations work toward compliance with NFPA 70E and related standards while minimizing impact on current operations.

Thermal Techniques provides infrared inspections of electrical systems to help facilities avoid unexpected failures or shutdowns.

An infrared inspection of electrical components can reveal problems that are not visible during a standard visual inspection, allowing issues to be addressed before they lead to catastrophic failure, fire or costly downtime.

Typical electrical components inspected

Infrared electrical inspections can be applied to a wide range of power distribution and control equipment, including:

• Power distribution systems
• Cable connections and terminations
• Circuit breakers and disconnects
• Switchgear and panelboards
• Transformers (including oil level assessment)
• Other electrical and lighting equipment critical to facility operations

Issues infrared inspections can reveal

Thermal imaging of electrical systems can help identify:

• Faults in power distribution systems related to increased resistance or current, load imbalance and harmonic currents
• Loose or faulty cable connections
• Failing circuit breakers
• Degradation of insulation
• Corrosion and bad contacts in breakers and disconnects
• Electrical structure issues that present a risk of failure

Advantages of electrical infrared imaging

Key benefits of Thermal Techniques' infrared electrical inspections include:

• Increased safety
• Fire prevention
• Reduced production downtime through early detection of problems
• Prevention of premature equipment failure
• Identification of potentially dangerous faulty equipment
• Rapid problem location without interrupting service
• Potential to help reduce insurance costs

Detailed findings from inspections are documented in reports provided after the inspection, so that issues can be prioritized and addressed.

Thermal Techniques provides infrared inspections of mechanical systems to help detect heat‑related issues that can lead to equipment failure, safety problems and unplanned downtime.

Friction and heat are major contributors to equipment failures in many industries. Thermal imaging makes it possible to see abnormal temperature patterns before a component fails.

Typical mechanical equipment inspected

Examples of mechanical systems and components that can be evaluated with infrared imaging include:

• Rotating equipment
• Pulleys and drive belts
• Bearings
• Motors and associated components
• High bearing and oil temperature locations
• HVAC components
• Boilers and chiller units
• Conveyors and conveyor bearings

What mechanical thermal imaging can show

Mechanical infrared inspections can help identify:

• Abnormal heating in mechanical systems, often due to friction or misalignment
• Failed or failing conveyor bearings and components
• Bearing issues on large or difficult‑to‑reach equipment not readily covered by vibration analysis

Thermal imaging can also support broader facility assessments, such as building envelope studies for heat loss, cold air infiltration and moisture migration.

Advantages of mechanical thermal imaging

Benefits of having Thermal Techniques perform mechanical infrared inspections include:

• Reduced insurance costs
• Extended equipment reliability
• Reduced downtime through preventive maintenance
• Increased safety
• Support for planned maintenance scheduling

By identifying problems early, mechanical thermal imaging helps facilities avoid unexpected failures and minimize emergency repairs.

Purpose of roof thermal imaging

Infrared roof inspections are used to:

• Identify areas of trapped moisture within roofing systems
• Pinpoint damaged or deteriorated sections that may require repair
• Support decisions about targeted repairs versus broader roof replacement

How roof thermal surveys work

In a flat roof system, during a sunny day the roof surface heats up relatively uniformly. At night, areas with moisture trapped beneath the surface retain heat longer than dry areas. Thermal imaging captures these differences, allowing an experienced thermographer to locate and mark suspect areas.

Timely repair of identified areas can help prevent:

• Water infiltration
• Mold growth
• Rust and corrosion
• Structural damage
• Progressive roof failure

Benefits of roof thermal imaging

Key advantages of Thermal Techniques' roof thermal imaging services include:

• Identification of energy loss related to heating and air conditioning
• Identification of possible mold‑forming areas
• Location of unwanted moisture in roof and building materials
• Location of wet or missing insulation

Regular roof inspections (annual or semi‑annual, depending on climate) are recommended to help maintain roof integrity, manage repair costs and reduce liability.

Purpose of building envelope testing

Building envelope thermal analysis is used to:

• Pinpoint energy losses due to improperly applied or missing insulation
• Identify air infiltration points where unconditioned air enters or conditioned air escapes
• Support efforts to reduce heating and cooling costs
• Provide documentation for energy performance and compliance needs

Applications

Thermal analysis and building envelope testing can be used:

• As acceptance testing just after initial construction
• After many years of operation when energy costs are higher than expected
• To help meet energy compliance requirements such as LEED‑related goals

Benefits

By using thermal imaging cameras and detailed reporting, Thermal Techniques can:

• Highlight areas of heat loss and cold air infiltration
• Identify moisture migration, including wet insulation and potential mold‑prone areas
• Support targeted improvements that can reduce energy waste and improve occupant comfort

These services are aimed at helping building owners and managers stop wasting energy and money by focusing improvements where they will have the most impact.

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