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Infrared notches up

Industrial cleaning with ice

For decades in industry , the cleaning
of rust , dirt , old paint , and various
contaminants from surfaces has
frequently presented a major challenge .
Cleaning of this nature has previously
been done manually , or via processes
such as sand- or shot-blasting or with the
use of high-pressure water jetting
( hydro-blasting ).
Now , in an initiative that is set to
revolutionise industrial cleaning , NitraLife
— along with its long-term partner Boland
Comtest is offering the new Fluke Ti450 Pro series infrared cameras , recently finetuned to make it easier for technicians , engineers , and electricians to get to the problem ’ s root cause faster by identifying hot spots , cold spots , and apparent surface temperature differentials with a higher degree of confidence .
These cameras offer a leadingedge visual infrared experience with a smart , intuitive user interface . The units feature increased thermal sensitivity that captures the smallest measurement differences , the latest technology for on screen clarity , and lens compatibility to capture targets .
MultiSharp focus captures images that are focused throughout the field of view , even if users start from a completely blurry target . The camera takes multiple images and combines them to give a clear , accurate focus on targets , near and far .
Upgraded features include increased sensor sensitivity ; sharper images for diagnosing ; updated user interface ; more flexibility to visualise targets with smart lenses ; and ability to share thermal images .
For more information , contact + 27 ( 0 ) 10 595 1821 .
Dry Ice — has introduced innovative wet ice blasting technology for the first time ever in South Africa .
The Coulson IceStorm90 ice blaster is the first industrial cleaning machine on the market to use crushed ice as blasting media . Coarse ice cubes can be fed into the machine , which then automatically crushes the ice to the grain-sized particles required for blasting .
It offers a more cost-effective and far more environmentally friendly , watersaving option to current conventional industrial cleaning technologies . Compared to the new technology of wet ice blasting , conventional hydro-blasting
uses up to 35 times more water to achieve the same effect .
The most obvious applications are in locomotive and ship maintenance and repair .
For more information , contact + 27 ( 0 ) 11 706 7884
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