Infrared R & D
Maverick Inspection Ltd. Infrared department is often involved in Research and Development projects. This includes:
- helping clients set up equipment and procedures for in-house testing
- field-testing new inspection systems
- developing and modifying custom inspection systems
- providing data-gathering support for product or process development
- developing custom solutions for client inspection applications
We have performed these types of services using Remote Video Inspection, Ground-penetrating Radar, Infrared Thermography, Laser Pipe Profiling and other technologies.
The samples below are from some interesting Infrared Thermography projects.
Photo Gallery
This sample was burned from the bottom, painted side of the sample for 45+ minutes without burning through or discolouring the top side. Unpainted oak laminate was engulfed in flame almost immediately." data-gallery>
This sample was burned from the bottom, painted side of the sample for 45+ minutes without burning through or discolouring the top side. Unpainted oak laminate was engulfed in flame almost immediately.">
This sample was burned from the bottom, painted side of the sample for 45+ minutes without burning through or discolouring the top side. Unpainted oak laminate was engulfed in flame almost immediately.

Fire Retardant Paint Test
This image shows a a thin layer of newly developed fire retardant paint on oak laminate. The burn was conducted until the burner ran out of fuel. This image was taken after approximately 45 minutes with the burner approximately 3" away from the sample and temperatures over 800 degrees C.This sample was burned from the bottom, painted side of the sample for 45+ minutes without burning through or discolouring the top side. Unpainted oak laminate was engulfed in flame almost immediately.