Pit & Quarry, December 2014
Unit enables temperature measurement from a distance The new SKF TKTL 40 portable infrared thermometer is designed to enable safe and efficient measurement of machine temperature at a distance The company says the device is the only infrared thermometer in its class with the capability to take photos and videos showing the temperatures measured allowing maintenance technicians and other operators to ascertain surface temperatures of equipment with greater ease and safety and enabling readings to be reviewed and shared The detection of abnormal or high temperatures ultimately can help prevent problems and potential unplanned machinery downtime associated with potential lubricant or bearing damage The unit is easy to use by aiming and pulling the EQUIPMENT FOCUS MAINTENANCE trigger The thermometer performs with a distance to spot ratio of 50 to 1 for accurate surface temperature readings of very small areas even at long measuring distances Two laser points indicate the targeted area for a measurement and the temperature is shown on the display Where direct contact temperature measurement may be applicable the TKTL 40 is supplied with a K type probe connection for use independently or in tandem with the infrared technique www skfusa com www pitandquarry com December 2014 PIT QUARRY 29
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