WearCheck, Africa’s premier condition‑monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for Lubrigard, its dedicated lubricant‑management division.
Built in collaboration with WearCheck, the Lubrigard platform clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to Lubricant‑Enabled Reliability (LER) – the principle that maintaining lubricants in peak condition promotes optimal asset performance, extended equipment life and reduced operational costs.
Lubrigard division manager, Chris Hattingh, has been with WearCheck for more than 15 years, specialising in LER for the past five. He views the new Lubrigard website as a pivotal growth point in Lubrigard’s journey, an extension of his team’s offering, and an important source of information about LER processes, which aids customers with decision-making.
With the new website serving as an efficient business tool, Hattingh is pleased to be able to offer clients clear and simple solutions once key objectives are established, cutting through complexity. Clients now have direct access to Lubrigard’s value propositions in one place, with immediate ability to engage and requested tailored, online support, eliminating the wait for proposals.
‘What’s more,’ says Hattingh, ‘visitors to the new website gain insight into Lubrigard’s FLAC strategy – a comprehensive focus on Fuels, Lubricants, Air and Coolants. Our holistic approach utilises data mining and targeted analysis to highlight contamination in key systems early, before it impacts performance or causes breakdowns.
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‘Using advanced sensory technologies and oil analysis data, the Lubrigard team provides real-time insights into the health of both the lubricant and the components it serves. We also offer a range of specialised products tailored to specific applications. Our unique techniques allow us to monitor not only the condition of the oil and fuels, but also the performance of the machinery through improved WearCheck oil analysis data.
‘Furthermore, at Lubrigard, we use RPVOT (rotating pressure vessel oxidation test) testing to measure lubricant oxidation resistance – especially crucial for turbine oils – demonstrating the depth of its technical capabilities.
‘An added component of Lubrigard is iGard, an IoT‑based system, which integrates sensory technology, historical oil‑analysis trends and real‑time data. The result: a fully integrated view of asset health, early wear warning and proactive maintenance planning.
‘Our site also features Lubrigard’s range of precision-engineered components and best-practice lubrication tools. These include filtration systems for low‑pressure systems; a variety of breathers – disposable, rebuildable, desiccant and spin‑on types; sampling valves engineered for accurate, reliable oil-sampling in diverse environments, and adaptor kits to streamline lubricant handling – from drum or IBC (intermediate bulk container) transfer to connection with filtration units.’
Hattingh adds that Lubrigard emphasises its broader capability in customer training and support – building on WearCheck’s reputation for quality training courses and customer-focused reporting platforms. Lubrigard’s online courses make training convenient for customers who have dedicated training classrooms on site. Certificates are issued following the successful completion of each Lubrigard course, many of which are accredited through the ICML (International Council for Machinery Lubrication). Courses include machine lubrication technician I, machine lubrication analyst I and II, and machinery inspection & verification of lube programmes. Additional courses cover topics ranging from fundamentals and base oils to contamination control, degradation and turbines.
Hattingh states that the website launch marks a key point in Lubrigard’s trajectory to reach a wider customer base, with a larger product and service offering. ‘The website not only consolidates our service portfolio – LER strategy, FLAC framework, iGard platform and robust product suite – it also brings transparency and confidence to clients seeking reliable lubrication‑management partners’
Visit the new Lubrigard site now at https://lubrigard.co.za/ to explore its services and solutions and book training courses. Queries can be directed to Chris Hattingh via email chrish@lubrigard.co.za or cell: +27(0) 83 625-0808.