Mechanical Testing Applications

PIET Infrared Imaging identifies excessive bearing wear or improper lubrication
allowing replacement of bearing or coupling prior to failure.

The benefit of using infrared imaging for bearing analysis is that both excessive wear and improper lubrication can be identified. Identification of excessive bearing wear allows you to replace a bearing at your convenience prior to failure. The identification of improper lubrication is seldom held accountable but is one of the most common causes of premature bearing failure. Minimizing improper lubrication will prevent routine replacement of bearings altogether. Also, the thermal signature allows us to distinguish between bearing wear and improper lubrication.