In harsh industrial environments, from South Africa’s busy ports to offshore drilling operations, zinc-coated wire ropes are widely recognised as a first line of defence against corrosion. However, while galvanizing…
A bearing, gearbox, hydraulic system or mobile asset may appear mechanically sound, but poor lubrication practices can quietly accelerate wear, contamination and unplanned failure. That’s why WearCheck’s Lubrigard addresses this…
High oil prices and low output from oil-producing countries in the Gulf will trigger higher lubricant prices and supply constraints. Without a doubt, this is a tempting time for businesses.…
"The Middle East plays a central role in both crude and petrochemical production. This means that any instability in the region affects both lubricant and coolant supplies simultaneously." By Mark…
Some organisations consider lubrication such a simple task that they assign it to the least-skilled employee on the team. There is no prize for guessing the outcome of this decision:…
Lubrication Engineers, a manufacturer of industrial lubricants and reliability solutions, is highlighting the vital role that hydraulic oils play in supporting equipment reliability and consistent system performance across a wide…
Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is anti-wear additives. By Steven Lumley During a recent visit to my local…
By Steven Lumley Continuing the dialogue around oil additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this time the focus turns to friction modifiers. What are they?What do they do?How do…
"Climate change has caused fluctuations in weather patterns, resulting in extreme conditions such as increased humidity and more frequent storms. This means equipment in coastal regions of Africa is exposed…
Conveyor belts, industrial machinery, automation systems and various types of lifting equipment use worm gears for speed reduction and when space is very limited. However, these specialist gears need the…
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