FLIR GF306 infrared camera

The FLIR GF306 infrared camera detects and visualises SF₆ (sulfur hexafluoride) and 25 other harmful gases.

The thermal imaging cameras are said to be more effective for detecting gas leaks than gas sniffers, because the camera can detect, visualise and pinpoint the leak.

The specialised infrared cameras are able to visualise gas leaks. The camera produces a full picture of the scanned area and leaks appear as smoke on the camera’s viewfinder or LCD, allowing the user to see gas emissions. The image is viewed in real time and can be recorded on the camera’s removable SD or SDHC memory card.

Other features of the range include: it can be used both for finding gas leaks and maintenance inspections; fully calibrated for temperature measurement applications; embedded GPS data in reporting; inspect without interruption of process; reduced inspection time; trace leaks to source; spot leaks up close or metres away; verify repair.

The camera can detect the following gases: sulfur hexaflouride (SF6); acetyl chloride; acetic acid; allyl bromide; allyl chloride; allyl fluoride; ammonia (NH₃); bromomethane; chlorine dioxide; ethyl cyanoacrylate; ethylene; furan; hydrazine; methylsilane; methyl ethyl ketone; methyl vinyl ketone; propenal; propene; tetrahydrofuran; tetrahydroethylene; uranyl fluoride; vinyl chloride; vinyl cyanide; vinyl ether.