Sunday, 19 November 2017 17:20
Girl Power
Stephanie du Plessis recently joined WearCheck’s Richards Bay team as a vibration analysis technician. In 2016, Stephanie was the recipient of the Top Scholarship award, winning an international scholarship from Mobius. Through this, Stephanie completed her CAT-1 course, and is now undergoing training for her CAT-11. This is the first…
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Wednesday, 08 November 2017 18:33
We're HIRING!
The following positions are now available in Isando, Gauteng. Laboratory Assistant: WearCheck Specialty Laboratory, Isando, Gauteng. Main Job Functions To ensure that all samples received at WSL are analysed accurately and timeously according to IS0 9001:2008 and ISO 17025 policies and procedures. Ability to utilize computer software programs, including database programs…
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Tuesday, 07 November 2017 10:33
WearCheck Teams Up With Cummins Angola
Angola is the next frontier across which WearCheck is set to expand, when Cummins Angola becomes the first local WearCheck agent, based in Luanda. Global power leader Cummins recently sent staff from their Angolan branch to WearCheck Pinetown in South Africa to attend a three day oil analysis training course.…
Monday, 30 October 2017 06:55
Oil Sampling
Oil sampling is the most critical aspect of oil analysis. Errors in obtaining a representative sample impair all further oil analysis efforts. There are two primary goals in obtaining a representative oil sample: Maximise Data Density - simply stated, samples should be taken in such a way that there is the…
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Tuesday, 24 October 2017 12:07
New location for WearCheck Cape Town
WearCheck Cape Town has relocated to 33 Prosperity Park, Computer Road, Sable Square, Century City in Cape Town. Here, samples can be dropped off and kits purchased. Conveniently situated just metres away is one of WearCheck’s newest laboratories, which was acquired by the WearCheck family when they took over TCS…
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Thursday, 19 October 2017 11:14
Zapper arrives at WearCheck
WearCheck customers can now pay with the Zapper mobile application when purchasing any WearCheck products and services from the following branches - KZN, Gauteng, Middleburg and Cape Town. Zapper is a free app which enables you to charge items to your credit card without having the credit card physically present…
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Monday, 16 October 2017 09:35
Dedicated for two decades
One of the things that makes WearCheck stand head and shoulders above its competitors is the people that work for the company, and the great rapport they have with our customers and with their colleagues. This rapport is not developed overnight, but rather, it is nurtured and grown over time,…
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Tuesday, 10 October 2017 07:42
Renewable energy
WearCheck recently conducted training courses for wind turbine manufacturers Nordex and Acciona at Cape Town’s SARATEC (South African Renewable Energy Centre) institution, focusing on wind energy and sustainable resources and how to maintain the equipment that harnesses these resources in peak operating condition. SARATEC is the first national renewable energy…
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Wednesday, 27 September 2017 13:02
Clearance-sized particles
One of the most important size particles to control in lubricants and hydraulic oils is clearance-sized particles. Larger particles cannot get between moving surfaces and smaller ones pass right through. Clearance-sized particles usually get in and do the most damage. The clearance refers to the film of separation provided by…
Tuesday, 26 September 2017 12:40
Transformer Division Goes The Extra Mile…
Many extra miles, in fact! Ian Gray, manager of WearCheck’s transformer services division, and Des Rodel manager of the Cape Town Branch, recently travelled to Khobab and Loeriesfontein wind farms, in the Northern Cape - 450km from Cape Town - to run a transformer oil sample course for the maintenance…
Thursday, 21 September 2017 13:05
WearCheck passes audit with flying colours
WearCheck recently underwent its annual audit by a customer - Siemens - where the audit scope was on occupational health, safety, environment and quality. The auditors rated WearCheck as “excellent”, with a score of 99,56%. While the entire company and its systems are reviewed, the WearCheck team liaising with the…
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Tuesday, 19 September 2017 17:34
Budding scientists visit WearCheck
36 grade 11 pupils from Curro Grantleigh High School in Richards Bay recently visited WearCheck’s Pinetown laboratory to further their studies in chemistry by learning about condition monitoring. The students were hosted by WearCheck technical manager Steven Lumley, who explained the workings of the main laboratory to them. They also…
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