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…
Monday, 14 November 2022 08:12
QUALITY COUNTS AT WEARCHECK
By Prinda Narasi, WearCheck’s quality administrator November is World Quality Month – an annual celebration embraced by WearCheck with open arms, as it reinforces the team’s fundamental goal – the provision of world-class quality services. At WearCheck, we take continuous quality improvement (CQI) very seriously. Our services are regularly audited…
Monday, 10 October 2022 14:27
THE ROLE OF OIL ANALYSIS IN WIND TURBINE RELIABILITY
Traditionally, South Africa has relied on non-renewable coal resources for the production of electricity. In fact, more than 80% of the country’s power is generated from this fossil fuel. However, as the demand for electricity has surged – and at times, outstripped supply – it’s become critical to consider more…
Thursday, 25 August 2022 11:08
Dispersant additives, water contamination solutions, mega May milestones and more…
Our latest issue of the Monitor newsletter has hit the streets! In it, you can learn all about the amazing scientific properties of dispersant additives, what happens when a gearbox sump is overfilled, how to minimise hormone contamination in water, our marvellous May achievements, where to enter our 2022 customer…
Wednesday, 10 August 2022 17:31
THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING
By Moses Lelaka, Technical Water Lab Manager When we turn on the tap and run a hot bath, fill up the glass of water for drinking, go for a swim in the deep blue oceans or fry up a freshly caught fish from the lakes, rivers and dams or even…