Thermal Imaging Calibration Services in Baddi | NABL Accredited

Comprehensive Service Offerings

Under our NABL scope, we offer specialized calibration for various configurations:

• Standard Thermal Imager Calibration: Verification of temperature reading accuracy across multiple points (e.g., 50°C, 100°C, up to 1200°C) using variable emissivity black bodies.

• Infrared (IR) Thermometer Calibration: Precision calibration for spot pyrometers used in rapid screening.

• Uniformity Correction: NUC (Non-Uniformity Correction) verification to ensure the detector array provides a clean, noise-free image essential for detecting subtle thermal anomalies.

• Emissivity Validation: We help clients verify the emissivity settings of their cameras against known reference standards to ensure accuracy on specific surfaces like shiny metals or insulated pipes.

• Onsite & Lab Services: We offer pickup and drop services from Solan, Parwanoo, and Pinjore, as well as onsite calibration for fixed thermal monitoring systems.

Types of NABL Temperature Calibration Services

Our service portfolio is designed to cover the entire lifecycle of your temperature sensors. We offer :

• Our NABL-accredited services ensure your thermal imagers detect the true temperature, helping you prevent costly downtime and fire hazards.

• We understand that a thermal camera is only as good as its calibration. Over time, lens contamination, sensor drift, and electronic aging can skew readings, leading to "false negatives" during critical electrical inspections.

• Vega’s state-of-the-art calibration facility ensures your equipment meets the stringent metrological standards required by ISO 17025, USFDA, and insurance auditors.

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Phone

+91 91676 71931

Email

support@vegacalibrations.com

Industry Segments We Serve

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Baddi is one of India’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturing clusters, supplying both domestic and global markets. In such regulated environments, thermal imaging plays a critical role in non-contact condition monitoring without disrupting sterile operations. Thermal cameras are routinely used to inspect electrical panels, steam traps, chilled water lines, and cold storage insulation, where even minor thermal deviations can indicate impending failures. Accurate thermal measurements are essential to meet FDA, WHO-GMP, and Schedule M requirements related to preventive maintenance, personnel safety, and data integrity. An uncalibrated camera can misrepresent surface temperatures, leading to undetected overheating or false alarms that disrupt production. Proper calibration ensures that thermal images accurately reflect real operating conditions, supporting documented maintenance programs and audit trails. In cleanroom environments, calibrated thermal imaging also helps identify HVAC inefficiencies, condensation risks, and insulation gaps that could compromise product quality. For pharma manufacturers, calibration is not optional—it is a compliance-driven necessity.

Electrical Power & Utilities (Kala Amb & Paonta Sahib)

High-voltage substations and power distribution networks across Kala Amb and Paonta Sahib operate under extreme electrical and environmental stress. Thermal imaging is the first line of defense against electrical failures, enabling utilities to detect abnormal heat patterns caused by loose connections, phase imbalance, overloaded circuits, or deteriorating insulation. These inspections are often conducted on live equipment, making non-contact thermal cameras indispensable. However, the effectiveness of this preventive strategy depends entirely on calibration accuracy. A drifted thermal camera can underestimate temperatures, masking critical hot spots that may later result in arc flashes, transformer damage, or large-scale outages. Calibrated thermal imagers ensure reliable Delta-T analysis, allowing engineers to prioritize repairs based on severity rather than guesswork. In utility environments where failures can cause fires, service interruptions, and public safety hazards, accurate calibration directly translates into risk reduction, asset longevity, and regulatory compliance.

Automotive & Engineering (Pinjore & Panchkula)

The auto-ancillary and engineering units in Pinjore and Panchkula rely heavily on thermal imaging for process monitoring and quality assurance. Applications include monitoring friction heat in motor bearings, robotic welding arms, die-casting molds, and heat treatment processes. These operations require precise thermal profiles to maintain dimensional accuracy, metallurgical integrity, and repeatability. Even small temperature deviations can lead to premature wear, defective components, or rejected batches. Calibrated thermal cameras ensure that observed temperature patterns reflect actual process conditions rather than sensor bias or drift. In predictive maintenance, accurate thermal data helps identify early-stage bearing failures, lubrication issues, or mechanical misalignment before they escalate into costly breakdowns. For automotive suppliers operating under strict OEM quality standards and traceability requirements, calibrated thermal imaging supports consistent production, reduced downtime, and compliance with rigorous QA and audit expectations.

Textile & Packaging (BBN Belt)

Textile mills and packaging units in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) belt generate significant heat due to high-speed machinery, drying ovens, and static-prone processes. Thermal imaging is widely used to monitor motor control centers (MCCs), electrical panels, heating elements, and drying systems to prevent overheating and fire hazards. In such environments, false positives or missed hot spots can both be costly—either causing unnecessary shutdowns or allowing real risks to go unnoticed. Calibration ensures that detected “hot spots” represent actual thermal anomalies rather than sensor inaccuracies. This is particularly important in dusty, high-humidity textile environments where optics and sensors can drift over time. Accurate calibration improves decision-making, supports preventive maintenance schedules, and enhances workplace safety. For packaging units handling temperature-sensitive materials, calibrated thermal imaging also ensures uniform heat distribution, reducing product defects and energy wastage.

Industrial Use Cases

Electrical Panel Inspection (Barotiwala)

In continuous process industries across Barotiwala, electrical panels operate under constant load, making them vulnerable to overheating caused by loose connections, corrosion, or increased resistance. Thermal imaging enables maintenance teams to detect abnormal heat signatures before visible damage occurs. However, if a thermal camera is out of calibration by even –5°C, a critically overheating conductor may appear within acceptable limits, leading to missed interventions. Such oversights can result in electrical fires, equipment damage, and unplanned shutdowns. Vega’s calibration services ensure that thermal cameras accurately measure temperature differences and correctly classify severity based on Delta-T guidelines. This allows engineers to confidently prioritize corrective actions, improve electrical safety, and maintain compliance with internal and statutory maintenance standards.

Mechanical Wear Detection (Chandigarh Engineering Sector)

Motors, pumps, and gearboxes used in Chandigarh’s engineering sector are highly sensitive to misalignment, imbalance, and lubrication failure. These issues typically manifest as subtle temperature increases long before mechanical failure occurs. Uncalibrated thermal cameras may lack the sensitivity to detect these early warning signs, causing maintenance teams to miss the window for preventive action. The result is often catastrophic bearing seizure, extended downtime, and costly repairs. Vega ensures precise calibration in the lower temperature range (ambient to 100°C), where early-stage mechanical faults become visible. This enhanced sensitivity supports predictive maintenance programs, reduces unplanned outages, and extends equipment life by enabling timely, data-driven maintenance decisions.

Refractory & Insulation Checks (Yamunanagar & Bilaspur)

Boilers, furnaces, and kilns in Yamunanagar and Bilaspur operate at extreme temperatures, making refractory integrity critical for both safety and efficiency. Thermal imaging is used to identify hot spots on furnace shells that indicate refractory thinning or insulation failure. If a thermal camera is inaccurately calibrated at high temperatures, the severity of lining degradation may be underestimated, increasing the risk of shell deformation or rupture. Vega performs high-temperature calibration up to 1200°C, validating camera performance across the full operating range. This ensures reliable thermal data for furnace safety audits, maintenance planning, and energy loss analysis, ultimately protecting both personnel and high-value assets.

Building Envelope & HVAC (Baddi Cleanrooms)

Pharmaceutical cleanrooms in Baddi demand strict control over temperature, humidity, and airflow to maintain sterility and regulatory compliance. Thermal imaging is used to detect insulation gaps, thermal bridges, damp spots, and HVAC inefficiencies that may lead to condensation or microbial growth. A drifting thermal sensor may fail to visualize these subtle temperature differences, allowing hidden risks to persist. Vega verifies not only temperature accuracy but also spatial resolution and NETD (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference) to ensure the camera can resolve minute thermal variations. This level of calibration ensures reliable diagnostics, supports cleanroom validation, and helps maintain controlled environments critical to pharmaceutical quality and compliance.

Compliance & Audit Requirements

In industrially advanced landscape, data integrity for temperature measurement is the key to passing inspections:

• ISO 17025:2017: All calibration certificates issued by Vega are NABL accredited, providing the "Metrological Traceability" required by global auditors.

• USFDA & GMP: For pharma clients in Baddi, our reports serve as proof of "Equipment Maintenance and Calibration" under 21 CFR regulations, demonstrating that facility monitoring tools are valid.

• Insurance & Fire Safety: Insurance surveyors often mandate annual thermography of electrical panels. They require the thermal camera used to have a valid calibration certificate to accept the safety report.

• Energy Audits (ISO 50001): Accurate thermal data is required to calculate energy losses in steam systems and insulation, a key part of sustainability audits in Shimla and Solan.

Why Vega is Your Trusted Calibration Partner

At Vega, we don't just act as a vendor, we act as an extension of your Quality Assurance team.

• Local Reach: We regularly service clients in Baddi, Kalka, Parwanoo, and Chandigarh, ensuring rapid turnaround times (often 2-3 days).

• Technical Expertise: Our engineers don't just sticker your device; they inspect the lens, check for dead pixels, and advise on emissivity settings for your specific application.

• Audit Support: When the FDA or NABL auditors visit your plant in Paonta Sahib, our certificates stand up to scrutiny, complete with Uncertainty of Measurement (MU) calculations.

• Pan-India Service: While we focus on the North, our logistics network seamlessly covers satellite plants in Haridwar, Pantnagar, or anywhere in India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How often should I calibrate my Thermal Imaging Camera?

A: Most manufacturers and ISO standards recommend an annual calibration (every 12 months). However, if the camera is used in harsh, dusty environments like the cement plants near Darlaghat, a 6-month cycle is safer.

Q: Can you calibrate infrared thermometers (pyrometers) as well?

A: Yes, we calibrate both thermal cameras and spot IR thermometers at our NABL-accredited lab, covering the entire range required by industries in Baddi.

Q: Do you offer onsite calibration for thermal cameras in Nalagarh?

A: We recommend lab calibration for thermal cameras to ensure a controlled environment (stable temperature and humidity) for the most accurate results. However, pickup and drop services are available for Nalagarh and Ropar.

Q: Why is NABL accreditation important for thermal calibration?

A: NABL accreditation guarantees that our reference standards (Black Bodies) are traceable to National Standards (NPL, India). Without this, your thermal survey reports may be rejected during safety or quality audits.

"We use Flir thermal cameras for electrical audits across our three pharma units in Baddi. Vega’s calibration service is prompt, and their certificates are exactly what our USFDA auditors look for. The pickup service from Jharmajri saves us a lot of hassle." — Rajesh K., Engineering Head, Pharmaceutical Formulation Plant

"As a textile manufacturer in Nalagarh, fire safety is our top priority. We rely on Vega to keep our thermal guns and cameras calibrated. Their team even helped us understand how to adjust emissivity for our spinning machines." — Amit S., EHS Manager, Textile Group

"We service HVAC systems for hotels in Shimla and Chandigarh. Vega’s calibration ensures our thermal reports are accurate, helping us show clients exactly where they are losing heat. Best service in the region." — Vikram D., HVAC Consultant

Customer Testimonials