Thursday, 17 December 2020 10:31
SEASON’S GREETINGS
A message from Neil Robinson, WearCheck Managing Director. Well, what a year 2020 has been. Fortunately, WearCheck was able to operate throughout all stages of lockdown as we are an essential service provider. Our transformer laboratory, oil analysis laboratory and head office have settled comfortably into our new premises in…
Friday, 11 December 2020 09:14
Navigating the online vibration minefield
The ins and outs of online vibration monitoring There is currently an industry-wide surge in online vibration monitoring driven by Industry 4.0. The use of online vibration transducers is, indeed, at the cutting edge of the monitoring process, however it is essential that users are aware of all available options…
Wednesday, 09 December 2020 09:03
WEARCHECK VALUES TRAINING
‘Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn’. – Benjamin Franklin WearCheck runs a range of oil analysis and condition monitoring training for maintenance practitioners operating at various levels within an organisation. We are proud of our association with the internationally-acclaimed Mobius…
Tuesday, 08 December 2020 14:57
Monitor 83
Non-destructive testing, choosing the best additives and MORE! The next issue of our Monitor newsletter is out. In it, you can learn all about NDT, get advice on selecting the best base oil additive, and gain insight into the brand new technology in our state-of-the-art transformer labs. We announce the…
Monday, 12 October 2020 13:29
TECHNICAL TIP: VIDEO AMPLIFICATION AND ODS AS CONDITION MONITORING TOOLS
During the video amplification (VA) process, a high-speed video of a machine component in action is captured and then processed with mathematical algorithms to enable any movement that was present in the original video to be played back and amplified. This technique is applied in cases where structural defects are…
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Thursday, 01 October 2020 07:37
WearCheck celebrates important milestones
It’s been business as usual, as well as moving head office, the transformer oil lab, the oil analysis lab and the mini-lab all to our beautiful new premises in Westville, plus celebrating 10 years for WearCheck India, and some staff members reaching major milestones such as 45 years as part…
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Wednesday, 22 July 2020 06:38
World Class Quality And Integrity
At WearCheck, the world-class quality and integrity of our laboratory results have been a major priority for us for the past 40 years – we take our certifications and accreditations very seriously. In fact, you could say that in our rigorous pursuit of superior service, we wholeheartedly embrace the wise…
Tuesday, 12 May 2020 11:19
WearCheck launches HealthCheck disinfectant tunnel in fight against COVID-19
The global Covid-19 pandemic currently wreaking havoc on every continent’s health system and economy has elicited many coping mechanisms, mainly to delay the onslaught of the virus on populations through lockdown and social distancing. How can South African companies begin operating again and ensure the health of their employees? In…
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Thursday, 30 April 2020 15:16
WearCheck awarded SPM dealership rights
WearCheck, are proud to announce a partnership with Swedish condition monitoring instrument manufacturers, SPM. The full SPM range features portable condition monitoring products, online systems, maintenance tools, technologies and expertise, all using techniques that help customers to achieve the highest possible uptime of critical assets – an approach which dovetails…
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Monday, 27 April 2020 09:59
Making Chemistry
The WearCheck family is growing, we have added new skills and expertise to our team. Sharista Raghunath is WearCheck’s newest chemist, joining the team in the company’s Durban laboratory. Armed with a master’s degree in Applied Science, Sharista also has laboratory experience with a major paint manufacturer, where she focused…
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Friday, 24 April 2020 08:22
WearCheck offers online training during lockdown
As South Africa and the rest of the world face ongoing lockdown restrictions, business is being forced to reassess how they operate. With this in mind WearCheck has adapted their Mobius training sessions to be done in the safety of a delegate’s home. Lead technician for WearCheck, Dennis Swanepoel, believes…
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Tuesday, 21 April 2020 17:56
Lab Instrument Doctor
The WearCheck family is growing, we have added new skills and expertise to our team. The saying goes that “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it!”, however, if it IS broken, then Lester Chetty is your man. As WearCheck’s new laboratory instrument technician, Lester aims to minimise instrument breakdowns with…
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