Wednesday, 20 March 2024 11:33
Getting to know the ropes, with WearCheck’s rope-testing team
Asset health, thriving productivity and profitability, minimised unscheduled maintenance and maximised team safety – these are among the goals for most industrial operations, including mines, quarries, construction projects and others. A key step towards achieving these goals is knowing the condition of all operating equipment and components at any given…
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 12:25
SLIDING THROUGH TIME (Part 2 of 3)
In part one of Lubrication from Stone Age to Modern Age (WearCheck Technical Bulletin 88), we slid through 5,000 years of lubrication history and left off at the end of the age of enlightenment in the early 1700s. The next leg of our journey finds us smack bang in the…
Monday, 04 December 2023 09:13
SLIDING THROUGH TIME
From stone age to modern age, pharaohs to phenols, the history of lubrication is a story that demonstrates how a seemingly simple substance - oil - has propelled human progress, shaped industries, and ushered in a world of smoother operations and optimised performance. Now, while the field of tribology -…
Friday, 17 November 2023 12:09
QUALITY – it’s at the heart of everything we do!
November heralds World Quality Month, a global celebration that resonates profoundly at WearCheck. This annual observance aligns seamlessly with our core mission – delivering unparalleled quality services. At WearCheck, our commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is unwavering. Rigorous audits from esteemed bodies such as SANS (South African National Standards)…
Wednesday, 18 October 2023 11:49
WEARCHECK EXPERTS TO ADDRESS SAIT FUEL SEMINAR
Diesel, the importance of its cleanliness and how to maintain the correct chemical composition, will be in the spotlight at the South African Institute of Tribology (SAIT) Fuel Seminar, which takes place on 10 November in Johannesburg. Two of WearCheck’s fuel specialists will be presenting papers on how to get…
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 11:48
ESTER-GAZERS SERIES: TYPES OF OIL TESTS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE
This article is part of a series and is based on reviews of the most commonly applied property tests as per available standards and guides. We will look at how to apply the values of each test to natural ester insulating fluid. The typical values and value limits for new…
Monday, 31 July 2023 08:23
ESTER-GAZERS SERIES: TESTING GUIDELINES FOR NATURAL ESTER OILS IN TRANSFORMERS
In this series, we will discuss the different condition monitoring options for the analysis of transformer component performance where natural esters are used as lubricants in transformers. Lubricants can be categorised in many different ways. One of the most common classifications is by the constituent base oil: mineral, synthetic or…
Thursday, 13 April 2023 10:35
CHOLERA IN DRINKING WATER
Cholera is the acute diarrhoeal infection caused by the ingestion of food or water that is contaminated with the bacteria called vibrio cholerae. The infection can cause severe watery diarrhoea. It takes between 12 hours and five days for a person to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or water.…
Thursday, 06 April 2023 08:36
The latest WearCheck’s Monitor newsletter offers valuable insights
Exciting news ! The latest newsletter - Monitor 90 - just hit the streets! ! This issue is jam packed with useful condition monitoring tips and insights. In it, you’ll find in-depth discussions on grease, antioxidants, abrasive wear particles and illuminating paraffin test kits. Also featured, are stories on our…
Wednesday, 22 March 2023 12:44
Why maintenance planning & scheduling may fail – part 2
By Shesby Chabaya, HOD, WearCheck Zimbabwe Ops. The six principles of maintenance scheduling are key elements to implement when tackling a maintenance “to do” list efficiently. So says Raymond Chizu, sales developer at WearCheck Zimbabwe. ‘The six principles cover prioritisation of tasks based on urgency, incorporating a frozen week, using…
Friday, 13 January 2023 07:08
Dust contamination and component failure reveals a clear cause-and-effect correlation.
By Shesby Chabaya, HOD, WearCheck Zimbabwe Ops. The road construction industry is naturally a high-dust environment that requires regular monitoring of all machine components to identify possible threats or risks before they negatively affect equipment. Recently, the WearCheck team tested an oil sample from a client in the road construction…
Thursday, 15 December 2022 07:43
The latest WearCheck’s Monitor newsletter offers valuable insights
Our latest issue of the Monitor newsletter is now live! In this bumper issue, we share knowledge about detergent additives and their essential role in keeping engines clean, and we share advice on dealing with varnish within oil. There is also information about our Lubrigard offering, with a focus on…