SPOTTING THE INVISIBLE

FLUKE'S ACOUSTIC IMAGERS MAKE SURE NO LEAK IS LEFT UNCHECKED, POTENTIALLY SAVING MINERS THOUSANDS - IF NOT MILLIONS - OF DOLLARS IN AVOIDED DOWNTIME.

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Even the smallest of compressed gas leaks can put a mine out of action, leading to hours of lost time and lost revenue.

Pinpointing these leaks can be a challenging process, especially on a busy site with many pieces of equipment operating at once. Whether from material spillage or hydraulic and fluid seepage, leaks can stop an operation in its tracks.

Luckily, Fluke has come through with a solution.

Fluke's high-quality acoustic imagers have been designed to allow users to visualise the sound of a leak while identifying partial discharge and spotting mechanical deterioration.

Not only does this enable operators to fix any leaks before they worsen, but it also makes predictive maintenance a breeze.

"We launched our three acoustic imagers in 2024: the ii500, ii905, and the ii915," Fluke product manager Max Malik told Australian Mining.

"The imagers scan an area for any leaks and provide a visual indication for where the leak is. There's no need for training; anyone can use them."