Infra-red camera reduces equipment downtime

Archiv – Shreddervision, a division of Schnitzer Steel Industries, has introduced an infra-red camera for use in industrial environments in which steam, smoke, fog or lack of light can obscure the view of equipment operators.Shreddervision, a division of Schnitzer Steel Industries, has introduced an infra-red camera for use in industrial environments in which steam, smoke, fog or lack of light can obscure the view of equipment operators.
In scrap plants, steam and other conditions can make it impossible for operators to monitor shredder infeed chutes, milling conveyor systems and other equipment areas. As a result, those areas can become jammed, possibly damaging the machinery or halting production.
Designed for duty in harsh industrial environments, the small, rugged camera comes in a steel case which protects it from high temperatures, water, metal projectiles and explosions.
The camera offers a crisp infra-red image that can be displayed on a computer monitor in a control tower or remote location. Offering a wide-angle field of view with changeable lenses, the unit is easy to operate, can plug into Ethernet or FireWire networks, and can be installed in a fixed position or on a swivel mount. Each camera package is pre-programmed, tested and shipped ready for installation.