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Storing & Transporting Your IR Equipment

January 05, 2015

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Storing & Transporting Your IR Equipment
Tip written by: Infraspection Institute

Among thermographers, few things can cause an acute stomach ache like damaged equipment. Damaged equipment is not only costly to repair, but may also interrupt an inspection program while the equipment is being repaired.

With infrared equipment, an ounce of prevention is worth several pounds of cure. Fortunately, preventing equipment damage is easy and inexpensive. Some of the best ways to prevent damage are as follows:

  • Store IR equipment in hard sided shipping cases that have die cut foam to fit the subject equipment and its accessories
  • Keep lens caps on camera and extra lenses while in the storage case
  • When not in use, store IR equipment and accessories in a cool, dry place
  • When transporting or shipping equipment, utilize extra padding to prevent components from shifting in the carrying case
  • When traveling on an aircraft, hand-carry your imager. Be sure to allow extra time when going through airport security and encourage inspectors to be extra careful with your equipment

Lastly, maintain your equipment carrying cases in good working order. Repair or replace defective or worn hardware. If your case should become worn, replace it with a new original or an after-market case suitable to the task. Some shipping cases are guaranteed for life and replacement parts may be available at no charge.

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