Profile: S3 Thermal Imaging specializes in thermal scanning and analysis in a number of industries including electrical, medical, veterinary & real estate. Scheduling routine infrared electrical surveys pinpoint hot spots in critical electrical and mechanical systems. Such predictive & preventive maintenance measures ultimately contribute to huge cost-savings throughout the year by averting manufacturing downtime, production losses, power outages, and in some instances fires & expensive or catastrophic failures. Common problems that are detected during a scan include poor electrical connections, ground faults, lubrication failure, failing/worn components, and short circuits. Due to the non-invasive and non-destructive nature of its testing, along with an ability to perform on an energized system, infrared analysis has become the cornerstone of effective maintenance programs in industry groups ranging from manufacturing, healthcare & utilities, to finance and property management. During an electrical inspection, all equipment from the utility service entrance down to the 120/208 distribution panels and generators are scanned. Any pumps and motors can be scanned to determine bearing overheating due to misalignment or failure. Heating system steam traps can also be operationally verified using infrared.