Thursday, 05 November 2015 07:30
WearCheck Spain hosts IWCG
WearCheck Spain hosts IWCG Each year, the International WearCheck Group (IWCG) members meet in a different member country to share ideas on the newest technology and condition monitoring advances, to meet with international suppliers, brainstorm and to keep the thriving business network going. This year, the group assembled in Pamplona,…
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Thursday, 22 October 2015 13:35
WearCheck now part of Torre Industries
WearCheck and our Set Point Group sister companies, have been acquired by Torre Industries, a dynamic JSE-listed industrial entity underpinned by strong brands and strong products. The integration will have no negative impact on WearCheck customers, and the company will continue with normal operations, as will the other Set Point…
Thursday, 08 October 2015 10:11
Torre Industries, technical tip, thermography and more…
The exciting news in this issue of Monitor is WearCheck’s integration with Torre Industries, our new holding company. Torre Industries is a key player in many of the industries in which WearCheck operates, and we look forward to the growth and development benefits that will evolve from this synergy. Monitor…
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Monday, 14 September 2015 13:54
World Cup fever hits WearCheck
Well, until now, WearCheck has been THE one-stop shop for condition monitoring, reliability solutions and checking the wear on components. And from today, you can also check something else that is critically important - the Rugby World Cup viewing schedule on the WearCheck website! Just where is the final resting…
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Thursday, 10 September 2015 14:39
Bauma Africa 2015
Come and meet the WearCheck team at BAUMA 2015, which runs from 15 to 18 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. We will be at stand 35, Hall 7. Our diagnosticians and reliability solutions technicians will be present to answer technical queries and explain the ins and outs of condition monitoring…
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Tuesday, 01 September 2015 09:16
CH4 can be worth so much more – (part two of two)
As the lifeblood of any mechanical system, oil performs many functions, such as reduction of wear, removal of contaminants, removal of heat and acting as a structural material. Technical Bulletin 60 explored the various laboratory techniques for detecting abnormal wear and contaminants in gas engine oils. In this edition, we…
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Wednesday, 12 August 2015 09:18
WearCheck Middelburg gets new lease on life
WearCheck’s Middelburg facility has recently undergone a major revamp, and now boasts a spacious new laboratory with two sections – a dedicated ICP room and a main laboratory containing all the other instruments. The company also invested in new laboratory equipment that has increased sample turnaround time, A brand new…
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Monday, 13 July 2015 06:25
Minimise the power struggle with good condition monitoring
When preventive maintenance is not done regularly on machinery, it can lead to catastrophic component failure, which, in turn, can have a disastrous effect on a country’s power supply. In 2008, more than 90% of South Africa’s electricity was produced from coal, with nuclear energy making up most of the…
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Tuesday, 02 June 2015 14:06
Mozambique Tete Mining Expo
Is your mining equipment operating at its peak potential? Do you have a reliable condition monitoring programme in place? Come and get these answers and more at the WearCheck stand at the MTE Mining Exhibition in Tete, Mozambique on 3 and 4 June. Our friendly staff members will be available…
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Tuesday, 26 May 2015 11:15
Congratulations! The winner is…
We extend our hearty thanks to all the WearCheck customers who took the time to complete our recent survey. We had a record response rate this year, with nearly 200 completed survey questionnaires being filled in. For the first time ever, it was possible to complete the questionnaire online – this…
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Tuesday, 19 May 2015 10:58
WearCheck Monitor Issue 69
Did you know that there are serious consequences of poor laser shaft alignment? Or that WearCheck is about to open its 11th laboratory in the DRC? And, are you aware how the latest laboratory technology can help your business? All this information - and plenty more - is featured in…
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Thursday, 14 May 2015 11:16
WaCa exhibition in Accra, Ghana
The 7th annual West and Central Africa mining conference - WaCa - takes place in Accra, Ghana on 20th and 21st May. WearCheck will be present once again, with staff from our South African and Ghanaian laboratories on hand to meet delegates and help with technical queries. The development of…