3 Reasons to Use an Infrared Thermometer [infographic]

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At Global Sensors, we know that temperature monitoring is an important aspect of many logistics and shipping operations, as many products—such as food and medicine—need to be kept below certain temperature thresholds in order to remain safe for consumption. Our team offers high-quality temperature sensors to help you keep your products safe during transit, and one of our most popular products is our infrared thermometers. In this article, we’ll go over three reasons why we recommending using infrared thermometers over other options.

3 Reasons to Use an Infrared Thermometer

• Faster Readings. One reason to use infrared thermometers is that they provide faster and more accurate readings than older models. Unlike liquid-based thermometers, infrared models can read a temperature instantly, with no need to wait for the liquid to settle. This, in turn, allows you to get more up-to-date temperature information.

• Direct Storage. Another reason to use infrared thermometers in your shipments is that they can store data internally, instantly recording each temperature reading. This allows you to keep track of more data and track temperatures over time, using more data points to get a clearer picture. Having more data to work with can then help you to make better decisions about temperature management.

3 Reasons to Use an Infrared Thermometer

• Convenience. A third reason to use our infrared thermometers is that, because they are digital devices and can store their data automatically, no one has to manually take or record the readings. While you will still need to look at the data they collect in order to make sense of it, you won’t have to worry about stopping your shipment to have anyone record the temperature.