Possibility of Circulating Oil Indefinitely
SKF RecondOil’s technology, which removes even the smallest impurities from circulating oil, is now available in a compact form. The RecondOil Box is a smaller version of SKF’s industrial scale DST systems, which have previously been applied in large applications in metal working and quenching. The smaller system is suitable for a broader range of […]
High-performance Oils for HVAC Applications
A major cause of reduced efficiency in refrigeration equipment arises from using conventional refrigeration oils as opposed to the specialised synthetic lubricants required for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) applications. “Failure to use the correct refrigeration oils can result in leaks, reduced filter lifespan, and increased energy consumption,” says Gerald Langley, at Fuchs Lubricants South […]
Synthetic Lubricants in Modern Engineering
“The use of synthetic lubricants as a viable alternative to traditional hydrocarbon lubricants is gaining momentum in the industrial sector. Previously, the use of synthetic lubricants was only an option when mineral or conventional lubricants had reached their performance limit and could no longer meet specific application requirements,” says Willie Lamprecht, Business Unit Manager, Fluid […]
How Expensive are Cheap Lubricants?
My grandfather on my father’s side was born between the two world wars and just before the great depression of 1929 to 1933. Like most people of his generation, they learnt to save what you can and not be wasteful with money. One such practice was to fix something yourself rather than pay someone to […]
Resolving Lubrication Issues
A platinum mine in South Africa was facing lubrication problems on their agitators. The mine, which is located in the north-west, was looking for a reliable dual solution that would not only ensure that lubrication on their agitators is carried out correctly, but that it is also done on time. “Lubrication is fundamental to high […]
A Record Year for Lubricants Company
Moving to a centralised new head office in Isando, Johannesburg and launching a new unified product brand image in mid-November is all part of a long-term strategy for sustained growth and expansion going forward at Fuchs Lubricants South Africa, the 100%-owned subsidiary of Fuchs Germany.
Highest Standard Cleaner Concentrate
Fuchs Lubricants has launched a heavy duty water-based cleaner concentrate for the food and pharmaceutical processing industry that is solvent free, readily biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Dry and Fluid Friction
Friction and lubrication are concepts that most people understand, but probably rarely think about. Yet both are central to various aspects of everyday life.
Virtually Maintenance-free Rope Sheaves
Rope sheaves in the pulp and paper industry are notorious for frequently causing maintenance problems at paper mills, leading to unscheduled shutdowns that negatively affect production levels and drive up costs,” notes Frans Odendaal, SKF Product Manager – Power Transmission.
A Quick Viscosity Test Kit
Condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, recently launched a quick, cost-effective viscosity test kit known as the WearCheck Rheo-stick. Technical manager Steven Lumley, elaborates, “It is important to know the viscosity (thickness) of a lubricant because this determines its film strength and its efficiency in preventing friction between moving parts. Thick oil has a high viscosity, and […]
