For automotive and industrial applications,
the laser temperature gun can be used to obtain a quick reading on the temperature
of components like MBS bearing and an NTN ball bearing. This is also known as
infrared thermometer developed mainly to measure the temperatures of objects on
which the conventional thermometers can’t be used.
How Does It Work?
Know that all objects emit heat energy or
infrared. A difference in the temperature between an object and another one or
perhaps its surrounding can be measured. If the object and its surrounding have
similar temperature, zero is the net radiation energy exchange value.
The infrared thermometer makes use of light
that can be absorbed, focused, or reflected by an object. Also, it has a lens
that will focus the light from an object to a thermopile, which is a type of detector.
Using a laser temperature gun will offer
several advantages. First, it will give out fast and accurate readings. Second,
it allows a user to measure the object’s temperature safely without touching or
getting close to it.
On the contrary, it also has disadvantages.
First, this thermometer can’t be used to measure the temperature of objects
which are encased in glass or those submerged in liquids. Second, it may require
adjustments when the object being measured has a reflective surface.
When investing in an infrared thermometer,
know that there are 3 important considerations – distance to spot ratio,
accuracy, and temperature range.
