Some Faults Are Easily Fixed

A serious fault identified during the course of one of our regular inspections was found to be a loose screw. The screw was tightened and the contactor re-examined. The temperature had dropped significantly.

$2,000,000 Saved By Thermoscan

During the annual Thermoscan inspection of the plant and facilities a potentially serious fault was identified. The Plant Management assessed that immediate action should be implemented. First find and obtain the necessary replacement parts. It was found that they were available in the next day -  late. A four-hour shutdown of the major plant was scheduled for the day after.

A Loose Screw Costs $58,000

Major shopping centre loses a common area lighting distribution board.  A circuit breaker terminal screw overheated and set fire to the board.  The ensuring fire engulfed the adjacent board.  After tracing the wiring, replacing the boards and reconnecting the centre parted with $58,000. All because of a loose screw.

Regular Thermoscan inspections may have identified this potential costly failure.