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Renting a Thermal Imager

Whether you are facing an equipment shortage or looking to evaluate the characteristics of a new imager prior to purchase, renting a thermal imager may provide a solution. As with purchasing an imager, there are several important things to consider when arranging for a rental unit.

To help ensure that you select an appropriate imager for rental, be certain to:

• Identify appropriate spectral response required for project
• Determine if temperature measurement is required
• Evaluate the system for objective specifications
• Ascertain imager compatibility with reporting software

When arranging for a rental, obtain terms and conditions from the rental agency. These should include, but not be limited to: rental period, extension of rental, shipping costs, and requirements for insurance against loss. One should also consider the rental agency’s ability to provide technical support during the rental period.

For more information on specifying an infrared imager, refer to the article, “Selecting, Specifying, and Purchasing a Thermal Imager” which may be found on this website here.

Lastly, the greatest limiting factor in any infrared inspection is the thermographer. To help ensure accurate results, infrared inspections should only be performed by properly trained and experienced thermographers. For more information on thermographer training, call 609-239-4788 or visit Infraspection Institute online.