The Explosions You Never Hear
This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. By Steven Lara-Lee Lumley There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever…
This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. By Steven Lara-Lee Lumley There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever…
A prominent South African industrial group, working under contract at a Zambian gold mine, secured 45 Lincoln P203 8 KG progressive systems from SKF for leading brand mobile machines to ensure…
"People often think a grease is a grease. But greases vary significantly in viscosity, tackiness and the additives they contain. Using the wrong product for a mining application does not…
This is part two of "When Good Oils Go Bad " by Steven Lumley, Technical Manager of WearCheck. Oxidation - the focus of part 2 of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils…
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…