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    1. Thermoforming

    High-quality Flir cameras hit US market

    Sept. 25, 2017
    Flir's latest series of thermal imaging cameras can be used to inspect a wide variety of equipment.
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    T500 Flir's latest series of thermal imaging cameras can be used to inspect a wide variety of equipment, including mechanical and electrical components, pumps, valves, motors, tanks, conveyor belts and electrical panels. Ideal for troubleshooting, production optimization and quality control, the cameras allow technicians to inspect equipment in operation from a safe distance. The line comprises two models: the T530, which has a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels and can measure temperatures up to 2,192 degrees Fahrenheit; and the T540, which has a resolution of 464 by 348 pixels and can measure temperatures up to 2,732 degrees. The cameras have a bright, scratch-resistant, 4-inch LCD display and offer quick access to menus, folders and settings via intuitive controls.

    What's new? The cameras.

    Benefits Ergonomic design, ease of use and high-quality images. Part of the camera rotates 180 degrees so that users can comfortably take images of targets both above and below them. The laser-assisted autofocus ensures crisp images and accurate temperature readings.

    Flir Systems Inc., Wilsonville, Ore., 866-477-3687, www.flir.com

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