Thermal Imaging
Infrared inspection of switchboards, breakers, connections and equipment while operating.
Commercial & industrial electrical case study
Industrial Electrical ThermographyMoorebank, NSW
Finding Electrical Risks Before They Become Failures
Braintric completed a comprehensive thermographic assessment of switchboards and associated infrastructure at an industrial manufacturing facility, combining infrared imaging, electrical measurements and engineering assessment.
Location
Moorebank, NSW
Facility
Industrial Manufacturing
Category
Commercial & Industrial Electrical
Inspection
June 2026
Fluke TiS75+
Thermal imaging
3-phase
Load assessment
Multiple
Distribution boards
114 pages
Technical inspection report
The challenge
Electrical Problems Are Often Developing Before They Are Visible
Industrial electrical systems operate under sustained electrical and mechanical loads. Loose connections, deteriorating components, abnormal resistance and load imbalance can create elevated temperatures before a visual inspection reveals an obvious problem.
Braintric was engaged to assess switchboards, main breakers and associated infrastructure as part of an insurance-related electrical condition assessment. The objective was to identify conditions warranting maintenance or further investigation before they could contribute to equipment failure, downtime or electrical fire risk.
Our approach
More Than a Thermal Camera
Operating temperatures were assessed alongside load information and visible equipment condition to provide the context needed for qualified interpretation.
Load Measurement
Current measurements across three-phase circuits to assess operating load and phase balance.
Visual Assessment
Inspection of switchboards, connections, breakers and associated infrastructure.
Technical Reporting
Infrared images, visible references, measurements and asset-specific inspection information.
Thermal camera
Fluke TiS75+
384 × 288 IR resolution · -10°C to 550°C calibration
range
Diagnostic meter
Fluke 374 FC
True-RMS clamp meter
Professional diagnostic equipment used alongside engineering assessment. The report records the thermal-camera calibration as current at the inspection date.
Industrial environment
Inspection Across Operating Electrical Infrastructure
The assessment extended across multiple distribution boards, main breakers, three-phase circuits, terminations, connections and associated industrial electrical equipment.
Thermography is non-invasive: it allows operating equipment to be assessed under real load conditions while creating a repeatable record for maintenance planning.
- Distribution boards
- Main breakers
- Three-phase circuits
- Terminations
- Industrial equipment
- Associated infrastructure
Thermal + electrical data
Thermal Imaging With Electrical Context
Temperature alone does not necessarily establish an electrical defect. Component type, current, ambient conditions and comparison between phases all matter.
Selected report records demonstrate the depth of the assessment:
The report recorded a range of operating temperatures, including selected observations above 40°C and a maximum observation of 55.5°C. These values are presented as inspection data—not automatically classified as faults or fire hazards.
Inspection in practice
Thermal and Load Measurements Across the Facility
Genuine project photography shows Braintric applying the methodology across both electrical and mechanical equipment.
Professional reporting
From Inspection to Documented Electrical Intelligence
The resulting 114-page report created a structured technical record for maintenance planning, risk management and insurance documentation.
Selected extracts are shown without the client address, personal details, camera serial number or sensitive electrical diagrams.
Preventive maintenance value
Detecting Developing Problems Without Waiting for Failure
When combined with electrical measurements and qualified interpretation, thermography can help identify conditions that warrant investigation or preventive maintenance.
Reduce Unplanned Downtime
Identify developing issues before equipment failure interrupts operations.
Electrical Risk Management
Investigate abnormal heating that may indicate deteriorating connections or components.
Preventive Maintenance
Use condition information to help prioritise maintenance rather than relying only on reactive repairs.
Insurance & Documentation
Maintain professional condition records supported by images and measurements.
Why Braintric
Electrical Engineering Behind the Thermal Image
Effective thermography requires more than identifying the hottest point. Load, phase balance, equipment type, connection condition and operating environment influence how the information should be interpreted.
Braintric combines electrical engineering capability, licensed electrical experience and professional diagnostic equipment to provide practical condition assessments for commercial and industrial clients.
Smart Energy Systems & Electrical Infrastructure.
Related capabilities
Industrial Electrical Support
Thermography is most useful when inspection findings can connect to practical electrical planning and maintenance.
Preventive electrical maintenance
When Was Your Switchboard Last Thermographically Inspected?
Braintric provides electrical thermography, switchboard inspections and commercial electrical condition assessments across Sydney.