Winter is here! Christmas and gadgets are deeply connected each year, and innovative technology is readily available to the general public. And every gift buyer will be thinking about Christmas and what’s the perfect gift to give this year.
Practical gifts will stand out the most and will be the most appreciated by the loved ones you are giving them to, and thermal imaging cameras and modules are some of the most valuable gadgets around.
A Whole New Thermal World
These infrared radiation detecting (IR) cameras have been used in industry and commercial businesses for many critical applications, such as machine diagnostics and building inspections. In addition, they are used to identify invisible issues to the naked eye by making them visible through a thermal camera, and now they are readily affordable for the general public.
Thermal imaging presents the world we know in a new way, revealing astounding things you would never have seen otherwise. There are many different camera models, but generally, they all include a combination of a lens, a thermal sensor, and processing electronics within a mechanical housing. This collection of advanced technology gives the user a camera that can detect infrared radiation from an object, analyse it and present the results as a coloured image of what you’re looking at.
IR in the form of heat emits from everything and being able to read it will reveal their condition either through lack of or excessive heat coming off it, valid for many uses, even on Christmas day.
Turkey Check
Cooking the perfect Christmas turkey is a worthy challenge for any host, but not knowing when to serve it will make everything tense. Fortunately, a newly unwrapped thermal imaging camera can help solve that. Our range of thermal cameras can monitor the temperature of cooking food with incredible accuracy without any contact.
One of the best features of thermal cameras is their ability to take non-contact temperature checks, as they can read the heat emitted from a distance. Therefore, they have been heavily adopted throughout the food manufacturing industry as an effective tool for quality control. Additionally, with an enormous turkey, you can easily see if the entire bird is at the same temperature all the way through. So never worry about repeatedly serving an insufficiently cooked meal with a handy thermal camera.
Animal Watch
For animal lovers, a thermal imaging camera will enable them to see creatures in unique ways. Thermal imaging cameras operate effectively in the day or night and in any weather; this makes them essential for any industrial equipment monitoring. They can also help you quickly find a lost cat or a naughty husky who buried himself in the snow through their emitted body heat.
Gifting this gadget to any aspiring nature observer will get a lot out of their thermal imaging camera. Many nature documentaries have used thermal cameras to see behaviour ordinarily impossible to see, and this is especially useful when observing nocturnal or reclusive animals.
Improved Security
Many homes or business owners worry about the security of their properties and will invest in a personal security system that includes video surveillance. Whilst this is a great idea, it can have limitations, such as the video quality being hindered by the day-night cycle and dramatic weather.
The ability of our high-end thermal security cameras to read heat rather than light cannot be understated. Each camera is equipped with improved night vision that makes warm objects such as people stand out in sharp contrast, providing more accurate results and fewer false alarms. Teledyne FLIR cameras are so effective that the military has even used them. You can calm even the most anxious person’s security fears with one of these gadgets.
Cost Saving Checks
Do you know an enthusiastic handyperson? Consider gifting them a handy thermal imaging camera to help them with their passion. Thermal camera hire is a customary practice amongst many maintenance companies due to the numerous things they can tell you about a building, such as diagnosing problems without ripping up floorboards or checking the effectiveness of your heating. Purchasing one as a gift could be the best investment and help you may provide your sole trader friend or family member, or even just someone looking to be more efficient within their home.
For example, owning one of these cameras lets you check a building’s insulation for effectiveness. This is achieved by viewing how much of your home’s internal heat is escaping and where. With the increasing cost of living and increasing everyone’s energy bills, helping them find these wasteful zones will be highly appreciated. Homes are not the only area that benefits from a thermal survey; mechanics can monitor the efficiency of a car engine using a thermal camera in the same way as a house survey.
Additionally, winter is the best time to take these measurements as they will provide the best results from a thermal imaging survey.
Thermal Imaging Camera Specialists
At Thermascan, we sell a range of cameras in a range of sizes to suit any budget. We supply the professional-grade Teledyne FLIR T1K series for users who are interested in superior thermal image quality and detail.
These units are perfect for those first steps exploring thermography as they work in conjunction with your apple or android smart device and a downloadable app.
We also have a range of second-hand thermal imaging cameras to suit the most discerning budget. Contact us today to discuss which camera would be best for you.