Based on a unique, patent-pending technology, FLIR's GasFindIR-LW is a one-of-a-kind infrared camera designed to help the U.S. Environmental Agency and utility companies to better control Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) emissions in order to preserve the environment now and for future generations. In addition to the “greenhouse gas” SF6, the versatile GasFindIR-LW can also detect more than 20 other gases floating in the atmosphere.

FLIR Systems, the global leader in infrared cameras, has announced its latest in ground-breaking infrared technology - the ThermaCAM® GasFindIR-LW infrared camera. Based on a first-of-its-kind, patent-pending technology, the GasFindIR-LW can detect Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6), the colorless, odorless, nontoxic, and nonflammable “greenhouse gas” that is used as an insulator in high voltage equipment by the electric utility industry. SF6, although considered to be an excellent dielectric gas, has been targeted for emissions reductions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency because pound for pound, Sulfur Hexafluoride contributes more to the greenhouse effect than any other gas.

The unique GasFindIR-LW camera can detect more than 20 other gases in addition to SF6 – making it ideal for not only the utility industry, but for other manufacturing companies as well. These gases include: Acetylchloride, Allyl Bromide, Allyl Chloride, Allyl Fluoride, 1,3-Butadiene, Ethylene, Freon 11, Freon 12, Freon 112, Freon 113, Freon 114, Methylsilane, Methyl Vinyl Ketone, Methyl Vinyl Ether, Propenal, Propene, Styrene, Trichloroethylene, Vinyl Chloride, Vinyl Ether, and Vinylidene Fluoride.

FLIR GasFindIR Easily Detects Gas Leaks