Monday, 26 February 2018 09:20
Lube Tip 7: Hydraulic Fluids
Keep hydraulic fluids cool. (The bulk oil temperature at the exterior of the reservoir should never exceed 60°C). Keep hydraulic fluids clean. (There is general agreement among hydraulic experts that 75 - 80 per cent of hydraulic failures are caused by fluid contaminated with dirt, wear particles and other foreign…
Friday, 16 February 2018 10:46
Mobius training for reliability solutions
As the certified Mobius training centre for the entire African continent, WearCheck runs Mobius courses on request from customers, on-site at the customer’s premises, anywhere in Africa (apart from SA, DRC and Kenya). The full Mobius course includes compulsory six month practical training sessions. Participants are guided by WearCheck expertise…
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Monday, 05 February 2018 09:00
Lube Tip 6: Different loads need lubricants with different properties
There are different degrees of severity under which boundary lubrication conditions prevail. Some are only moderate, while others are extreme. Boundary conditions are met by a variety of special lubricants with properties corresponding to the severity of the particular application. These properties are derived from various additives contained in the…
Monday, 29 January 2018 08:29
2018 Super Rugby – don’t miss a match!
If you’re a rugby fan, like we are, then take note – this year’s Super Rugby viewing schedule can be downloaded for free on our website. 15 teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan will battle it out on the rugby field to see who will emerge…
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Friday, 26 January 2018 12:39
Lube Tip 5: Synthetic Oils vs. Mineral Oils
Query: “Relating to gearboxes on trucks, if the owner/ driver doesn’t know if the gear lubes are synthetic, is there a fool-proof way to determine this without having to send a sample to the lab? Some oil manufacturers colour their synthetic oils, while others don’t. What would happen if the…
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Sunday, 21 January 2018 19:50
We're Hiring
WearCheck Reliability Solutions Division Vacancies Senior Technician (Vibration) Lethabo Power Station Main Job Functions Responsible to plan, supervise and undertake work related to the providing of a professional CBM service to Eskom Power Station To undertake and ensure that all CBM services and work are carried out according to company…
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Thursday, 11 January 2018 20:29
Updated version of condition monitoring app goes live
WearCheck’s revolutionary condition monitoring app - WearCheck Mobile - continues to be an increasingly popular choice among customers for communicating with WearCheck about sample results. An updated version of the app was launched recently and offers several upgraded features, including better all-round usability and the ability to check the progress…
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Sunday, 17 December 2017 18:24
YOU TALK... WE LISTEN!
Each year, we conduct a survey in which we ask our customers how we can improve, what works, what doesn’t work and so forth. Your feedback is invaluable to us. This shapes the way forward for us - determining the needs of our customers is critical to the direction our…
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Sunday, 17 December 2017 17:39
Heart-warming help for youngsters
Every year, WearCheck Pinetown staff members open up their hearts – and their wallets – to bring some Christmas joy into the lives of the company’s long-term charity partner, the kids at St Vincent's orphanage. St Vincent’s is based near Mariannhill, Durban, and houses over 100 homeless children. Project co-ordinator…
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Sunday, 17 December 2017 16:56
WearCheck at Windaba
The Windaba Expo in Cape Town never goes by without WearCheck being present at this well-attended annual wind technology event. Globally, countries are actively engaging alternative power sources than the traditional oil and coal options in a move to harness abundant natural resources and to be more earth-friendly. The theme…
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Monday, 11 December 2017 11:00
Long Service: 10 year tenure
WearCheck has many valuable assets, but the most valued of all are its members of staff, who dedicate their careers to providing fabulous customer service and world-class laboratory results. One of the factors that helps develop great team work and excellent performance at work is when people know their jobs…
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Wednesday, 06 December 2017 13:14
Festive Season Operations
As in years past WearCheck is committed to providing service and support during the traditional close down period at the end of the year. Durban23rd December - Open , 25th December - Closed, 26th December – Closed, 27th December - Open, 28th December - Open, 29th December - Open, 30th…
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