Thermal Imaging Calibration Services in Jeddah | NABL Accredited

Comprehensive Service Offerings

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

• Standard Blackbody Calibration: Verification of thermal cameras against a reference blackbody source at multiple temperature points (e.g., 35°C, 100°C, up to 1200°C) to ensure linearity and accuracy.

• Uniformity & Flat-Field Correction: Calibration to ensure the image is uniform across the entire field of view, critical for detecting subtle thermal anomalies in large surface areas.

• Emissivity Correction Verification: Testing the camera's ability to adjust for different surface emissivities, ensuring accuracy when measuring reflective metals or matte surfaces.

• Distance Effect Calibration (SSR): Verifying the Spot Size Ratio to ensure accurate readings at varying distances, essential for drone-based or remote inspections.

• Ambient Temperature Compensation Check: Ensuring the camera compensates correctly for the high ambient temperatures often found in Jeddah, particularly during summer months.

Types of NABL Temperature Calibration Services

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

• Our service offering is designed to ensure your thermal imagers, infrared cameras, and pyrometers function within strict tolerance levels.

• We utilize high-stability blackbody calibrators to verify the temperature reading accuracy of your devices across their entire spectral range.

• Our technicians perform rigorous uniformity checks, ensuring that pixels across the thermal detector array (microbolometer) are responding consistently.

• This service is vital for identifying "dead pixels" or drift that could lead to false positives during critical inspections.

• By choosing Vega Calibrations, you ensure that your equipment complies with international standards, providing legally defensible data for your audits and safety reports.

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+91 91676 71931

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Industry Segments We Serve

Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industry

The Oil and Gas sector is the backbone of the region's economy, and facilities located near the Jeddah Refinery and down the coast rely heavily on thermal imaging for asset integrity. In this high-stakes industry, thermal cameras are used to monitor the condition of cracking units, pipelines, and storage tanks. Calibration is non-negotiable here because a discrepancy of even a few degrees can mask a critical insulation failure or a hotspot in a reactor vessel. A calibrated camera ensures that the thermal gradients observed are real and not artifacts of sensor drift. With the intense heat and harsh environment of sites like those near South Obhur or industrial zones, sensors can degrade over time. Regular calibration ensures compliance with safety regulations and prevents catastrophic failures caused by undetected overheating in volatile environments.

Electrical Power Generation and Distribution

For utility companies and private power plants operating across Jeddah, from Al-Safa to King Abdulaziz International Airport power stations, thermal imaging is the primary tool for electrical inspections. This industry segment uses thermal cameras to scan high-voltage transmission lines, transformers, and substations. If a thermal camera is out of calibration, it might under-report the temperature of a corroded connector or an overloaded busbar. This false sense of security can lead to unplanned outages or electrical fires. Our calibration services ensure that the Delta-T (temperature difference) measurements are precise, allowing maintenance teams to prioritize repairs effectively. This is crucial for maintaining grid stability and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to critical infrastructures like hospitals and desalination plants.

Pharmaceutical and Cold Chain Logistics

Jeddah is a major logistics hub, with vast cold storage facilities in districts like Al-Khumra. The pharmaceutical and food industries utilize thermal imaging not just for machinery but for warehouse thermal mapping and checking the integrity of refrigerated transport. In this segment, calibration focuses on the lower temperature ranges. A thermal camera used to verify the uniformity of a cold storage room must be accurate to within a fraction of a degree to ensure compliance with SFDA (Saudi Food and Drug Authority) regulations. If the camera drifts, it might fail to detect warm pockets where sensitive vaccines or perishable foods could spoil. Our services provide the traceability needed to prove that storage conditions were rigorously monitored and maintained.

Manufacturing and Heavy Industry

The manufacturing hubs in Jeddah Industrial City 2 and 3 encompass everything from steel fabrication to plastic molding. In these industries, process temperature control is vital for product quality. Thermal cameras are used to monitor the cooling rates of molded parts, the temperature of molten metal, or the friction heat in conveyor systems. An uncalibrated camera can lead to high rejection rates, as products may be processed at incorrect temperatures without the operator knowing. For example, in cement production, monitoring the kiln shell temperature is critical; an error here can damage the refractory lining. Vega Calibrations ensures that manufacturing plants can trust their thermal data to optimize production speed and maintain consistent product quality, reducing waste and energy consumption.

Industrial Use Cases

Switchgear and Electrical Panel Inspections

One of the most common use cases across Jeddah is the inspection of electrical panels in commercial and industrial buildings, such as the malls on Tahlia Street. Technicians scan breaker panels to identify loose connections, unbalanced loads, or corroded contacts. A loose connection creates resistance, which generates heat. A calibrated thermal camera allows the technician to see this "hotspot" instantly. The specific use case involves quantitative analysis: determining how hot the component is relative to the ambient temperature. If the camera is not calibrated, a critical 90°C hotspot might display as a safe 50°C, leading the technician to ignore a potential fire hazard. Our calibration ensures that the temperature values are accurate, enabling "severity criteria" to be applied correctly for maintenance prioritization.

Refractory Lining Monitoring in Kilns and Furnaces

In heavy industries located in the industrial zones of Jeddah, furnaces and kilns operate at extreme temperatures. The refractory lining protects the steel shell from melting. Thermal imaging is used to scan the exterior of the kiln to detect "hotspots" where the internal refractory brick might have fallen off or thinned out. This application requires the camera to be calibrated at high temperature ranges (often above 500°C). A false reading here is dangerous; if the camera reads too low, operators might continue running a compromised kiln, risking a shell breach and molten material spill. Precise calibration at high setpoints ensures that the thermal signature correctly reflects the thinning of the insulation, allowing for planned shutdowns rather than emergency repairs.

HVAC System Diagnostics and Airflow Verification

Given Jeddah's relentless heat, HVAC systems in massive complexes like the Red Sea Mall or hotels in Al-Hamra run continuously. Thermal cameras are used to verify the output temperatures of diffusers and to check for duct leakage. A use case involves scanning the ceiling ductwork to find where cool air is escaping into the unconditioned void space. Calibration is vital here because the temperature differences (Delta-T) between the supply air and the return air are often small (10-15°C). An uncalibrated camera with poor sensitivity or drift might miss these subtle gradients, leading to unresolved cooling issues and high energy bills. Calibrated imagers help technicians balance the system perfectly, ensuring guest comfort and energy efficiency.

Detection of Sediment Levels in Storage Tanks

In the petrochemical and water sectors near Obhur and the Desalination Plants, thermal imaging is used for "tank level detection." Since liquid and gas (or sludge) have different thermal capacities, they change temperature at different rates as the sun heats the tank. A thermal camera can "see" the level of the liquid inside the tank by observing the temperature band on the exterior wall. This use case is critical for inventory management and safety verification without opening the tank. Calibration ensures that the camera has the thermal sensitivity (NETD) and accuracy to detect the often faint transition line between the liquid and the vapor space, providing a safe, non-contact method of measuring tank contents.

Compliance & Audit Requirements

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

• ISO 17025:2017: The gold standard for calibration. Our NABL accreditation demonstrates competence that is recognized globally, satisfying requirements for multinational companies operating in Saudi Arabia.

• SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization): Local regulations often require measuring instruments to be traceable to international standards.

• Pharmaceutical Audits (SFDA/FDA): For cold chain and pharma, calibration certificates must show "As Found" and "As Left" data to prove that temperature monitoring devices were accurate during the production/storage period.

• Insurance Audits: Industrial insurers often require proof of calibrated thermography for electrical fire risk assessment (NFPA 70B guidelines).

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.

• Fast Turnaround Time: Minimizing the downtime of your critical thermal imagers.

• Logistics Support: Efficient handling of equipment transport from Jeddah to our lab and back.

• Traceable Certification: Certificates that pass the scrutiny of international auditors and local regulators.

• Technical Expertise: Support for all major brands (FLIR, Fluke, Testo) used in the Saudi market.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How often should I calibrate my thermal imaging camera in Goa?

A: Most manufacturers and standards recommend annual calibration (every 12 months). However, if you use the camera in harsh environments like the dusty industrial areas of South Jeddah or high-heat zones, a 6-month interval may be recommended.

Q: Is your calibration traceable to international standards?

A: Yes, our calibration is NABL accredited (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), which is ILAC MRA signatory. This means our certificates are technically equivalent to those issued by accreditation bodies globally and are accepted for audits in Saudi Arabia.

Q: Can you calibrate high-temperature pyrometers used in steel mills?

A: Yes, our laboratory capabilities cover high-temperature ranges suitable for pyrometers and thermal cameras used in heavy metal industries found in Jeddah's industrial sectors.

Q: Do you service all brands of thermal cameras?

A: We calibrate a wide range of brands including FLIR, Fluke, Testo, and others commonly used in Saudi Arabia.

"Operating a petrochemical facility near the Jeddah Islamic Port requires absolute precision. Vega's calibration of our explosion-proof thermal cameras was exceptional. The documentation was perfect for our safety audit." — Ibrahim A., Maintenance Manager, Oil & Gas Sector

"We manage several high-rise properties in Al-Andalus and Corniche. We rely on thermal imaging for HVAC audits. Vega Calibrations provided a quick turnaround for our fleet of cameras, ensuring we didn't miss our energy audit deadlines." — Sarah K., Facility Director, Real Estate Management

"As a pharmaceutical distributor in Al-Khumra, compliance is everything. Vega's NABL accredited certificates gave our quality assurance team the confidence we needed for our SFDA inspection. Highly recommended." — Dr. Yasser M., Quality Assurance Lead, Pharma Logistics

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