Pharmaceutical manufacturers face constant production challenges, from sudden equipment failures to product defects. The solution to keeping this critical industry running smoothly is a well-planned condition monitoring program. Data collected through condition monitoring provides insight into asset health, allows for product quality checks, and can help improve safety throughout a facility.
With the help of FLIR infrared cameras, acoustic imagers, software, and other condition monitoring solutions, manufacturers can:
Minimize Unplanned Downtime
Thermal imaging allows for quick and thorough inspections of conveyor belts, motors, electrical panels, and other critical assets in the manufacturing process. Regular inspections mean there is far less chance for equipment damage and costly accidents and far less chance for equipment to fail at inopportune times.
Ensure Seal Quality & Minimize Waste
Creating proper seals is crucial for maintaining product integrity and customer trust. Thermal imaging can validate the induction sealing processes by detecting any potential defects, prevent waste from improperly sealed products, and ensures a faulty product will never leave your doors.
Optimize Equipment Lifespan
Compressed air and vacuum systems are susceptible to air leaks that can result in significantly higher operating costs, operational disruptions, and safety risks. Acoustic imaging cameras allow you to proactively detect leaks, avoid critical asset failures, and require minimal training.
Save Lives and Stock by Catching Fires Early
Whether on the production line or in warehouses, spontaneous self combustion of flammable materials can generate fires that put lives and valuable assets at risk. Thermal imaging cameras are widely used to monitor continuously for hot spots, so that an early fire alarm can be triggered and fires can be avoided.
FLIR provides a variety of handheld, continuous, and automated condition monitoring solutions for a wide array of applications and industries. Click here to learn more.
