Gearboxes are an essential machinery component, and they need to be correctly lubricated in order to function efficiently and for their expected lifespan. However, choosing the right lubricant for a particular gearbox can seem daunting. National Sales Manager for Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, Llewellyn Owen, says that the first
Good lubrication reduces friction, which in turn increases the lifespan of mechanical components. This is true for everything from mining equipment to bicycle chains. Often, commercial products that are used in intensive applications like wire ropes at mining and mining processing facilities aren’t always considered for other, less-intensive uses. However,
Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, will bring the latest in lubrication innovation and technology to Electra Mining at NASREC from 2 to 6 September, including Bluetooth-enabled single-point lubricator systems and improved product formulations for various mining and industrial applications. Colin Ford, MD at LE South Africa, says the company will
Recreational fishermen and ski boat owners often make significant investments when buying their equipment. But what happens when it comes to maintaining that equipment? In the worst-case scenario, if the right lubrication for the conditions isn’t used, machinery can fail, which at sea can result in serious and even life-threatening
Amidst challenging economic conditions, mining companies are constantly exploring ways to improve mechanical efficiency in order to prolong the life of their equipment and bring down energy costs. Tribology, the study of the interaction between moving surfaces, including friction, is an important tool to help them achieve this. Lubrication Engineers
The approaches to wire rope lubrication have shifted in recent years, largely due to important technological advances to improve the application and performance of lubrication products for wire ropes. Locally, Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa has been at the forefront of these advancements. Issues with “old-school” lubricants LE South Africa’s
Processing and transporting coal happens in harsh operating conditions. This is largely due to the presence of fine coal particles, called duff, and their corrosive impact on mechanical parts. This means that it’s essential to use lubricants designed to repel duff and dirt to protect equipment at all stages across
Lubrication is essential for firearm maintenance as it helps to combat the problematic impact of moisture on a piece’s action and barrel. If moisture is left untended, it can cause rust that will damage the barrel or stop the action from working properly, ultimately causing serious damage to the firearm.
A report published last year by a group of local and international researchers found that an average of 90% of the waters around South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone are under lease for oil and gas exploration or extraction. This increases the risk of oil spills and their subsequent effect on
Correctly maintaining conveyor belts at manufacturing and mining facilities can be challenging, but a local lubrication company has developed a decision-making tool to help facilitate the correct lubrication to keep these critical assets performing optimally. The LETS strategy, established by Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, refers to load, environment, temperature
Plain bearings are often used in intensive applications because of their ability to operate for a long time under heavy loads and their low maintenance needs, even in harsh operating conditions. Despite this, their resilience doesn’t mean that they are immune to failure and some of the common causes of
Finding the right lubricant for an application is essential for keeping equipment functioning well, extending its lifespan and preventing component failure. Aluminium complex grease is a multifunctional, multipurpose product that can achieve this for many applications, including in manufacturing and assembly plants, steel mills, boat trailers, paper mills, vehicle wheel
