Advantages of Contact Thermometers over Non-Contact/Infrared Thermometers

Advantages of Contact Thermometers over Non-Contact/Infrared Thermometers

Understanding the difference between contact and non-contact temperature measurements is vital to addressing health, safety and quality issues in a wide range of industries. Various fields, including civil, mechanical, medical, manufacturing, quality control and maintenance, heavily depend on accurate temperature measurements. Accurate temperature monitoring ensures that processes are operating consistently under optimum conditions—resulting in improved product quality, increased safety, increased productivity and reduced downtime.