Why Lubrication Fails in Mining, and What to Do About It
"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…
Oxidation: When Oil Gets Old
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…
Why Lubrication is Critical for Wire Rope Life in Zinc-coated Systems
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…
Lubrigard Strengthens Lubrication-Enabled Reliability
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…
Organisations contemplating downgrading to cheaper non-compliant lubricant alternatives must exercise prudence in their procurement processes (Illustrative image)
When Saving on Lubricants Costs More
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.…
Mark Pretorius is MD at Lubrichem
The Hidden Cost of Lubricant and Coolant Shortages in Industrial Operations
"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…
The cardinal sin of lubrication is cross-contamination, with huge associated costs
Turning Lubrication Failures into Competence
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:…
The Role of Hydraulic Oils in Industrial Reliability
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…
WearCheck technical manager, Steven Lumely, advises that the most effective turbine maintenance decisions are based on a holistic picture of the turbine oil’s condition.
Anti-wear Additives – the Metal Guardians in Your Oil
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…
Steven Lumley is the Technical Manager at WearCheck
Friction Modifiers – the Smooth Operators in Your Oil
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…
