Wednesday, 26 October 2016 14:46
WearCheck gives a helping hand
WearCheck has supported Saint Giles - the non-profit organisation in Durban that assists people with physical disability - for 39 years (nearly as long as the company’s 40 year existence!). The people of Saint Giles pack the WearCheck kits, work for which they are paid by the company. WearCheck MD…
Wednesday, 05 October 2016 13:06
WearCheck family now includes Zim
Zimbabwean mining and industrial operations now have their very own local WearCheck laboratory, right on their doorstep! WearCheck, recently acquired the long-established oil analysis laboratory in the form of Harare-based Tribology Services, and brought it into the WearCheck fold. The Zimbabwean laboratory has been operating for 27 years, and already…
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Wednesday, 28 September 2016 10:35
WearCheck delivers Husab lab
Namibia’s Husab Uranium Project – a mining operation that is owned by Swakop Uranium – awarded WearCheck a 5-year contract to supply and operate an on-site laboratory, which opened recently. The on-site laboratory boasts a full complement of instruments, and provides Husab with services such as oil analysis and a…
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Monday, 26 September 2016 12:27
International WearCheck Group meets again
This year, China was the destination for the annual International WearCheck Group (IWCG) meeting. Each year, member countries meet in a different part of the world to hear industry news from fellow industry leaders, to learn about the latest technological advancements in condition monitoring and to maintain invaluable dialogue with…
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 10:09
How Does Oil Work? Part Two...
How does oil work? Part two.By John S. Evans, B.Sc Boundary lubricationThree parameters need to be considered when looking at the various lubrication regimes. They are: the load placed on the surfaces, the speed at which they are moving relative to each other, and the viscosity of the lubricant. Viscosity is…
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Wednesday, 29 June 2016 09:18
How Does Oil Work? Part One...
How does oil work? Part One.By John S. Evans, B.Sc Friction is a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. Walking, writing, opening doors and drawers and driving to work all involve energy being expended in order to overcome friction. Although friction is generally thought of as a negative mechanical characteristic…
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Thursday, 23 June 2016 08:10
Translated Technical Bulletins
Bonjour! Bom dia! Did you know that some of our most popular Technical Bulletin titles are now available online in French and in Portuguese? The documents are on the WearCheck website, and can be downloaded as pdf files, for FREE! Newly-translated Technical Bulletin titles are uploaded regularly, so make sure…
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Friday, 17 June 2016 08:25
Two million samples for Diagnostician
Congratulations to WearCheck diagnostician Michelle Allis, who recently diagnosed her two millionth oil analysis sample! Michelle joined the WearCheck team in 1997 as a diagnostician. She is based in the UK, but operates a remote diagnostic service for WearCheck South Africa via an online diagnostic facility. Sample results from all…
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Friday, 08 April 2016 13:29
Super Rugby Fan?
At WearCheck, we not only help our customers plan their maintenance procedures but also their rugby viewing times. This season, the Super Rugby tournament has become a bit complicated with the addition of the new teams from Argentina and Japan and with various format changes. So we created a 2016…
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Wednesday, 06 April 2016 09:51
Particle counting (ISO 4406) on diesel samples
WearCheck processes approximately 500 diesel samples per month in our ISO 17025-accredited specialty laboratory in Johannesburg. These samples are tested against SANS 342:2014 specifications, which is the standard specification for diesel in South Africa. Particle counting, as per ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness), does not make up part of this specification…
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Tuesday, 22 March 2016 12:04
Technical Bulletin 62: Measuring and treating varnish formation in turbine oils
Varnish deposits can cause absolute havoc when they form in turbine oils, control valves and other machinery components, often leading to severe interruption to the smooth operation of the system. Therefore, early detection of an oil’s varnish-forming potential is key to maintaining components operating at their optimum level. At WearCheck,…
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Tuesday, 01 March 2016 10:08
Internal auditor awards
At WearCheck a hard-working team of voluntary internal auditors operates behind the scenes to ensure that our systems and processes continue to run smoothly. These dedicated workers are recognised for their contribution to the company, over and above their normal duties. The recipients of the 20115 Internal Auditors of the…
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