Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art lubricant and oil condition monitoring (OCM) testing laboratory in South Africa. The lab expansion enables Intertek to meet increasing market demand and shorten project turnaround time for lubricants testing, serving clients in Sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide.
The Intertek OCM laboratory provides expert lubricant analysis, used-oil testing, and oil conditioning monitoring services from a purpose-built laboratory equipped with modern testing instrumentation, located in the Johannesburg area.
Oil condition monitoring helps to identify the risk of potential damage to our clients’ expensive machinery. By measuring wear metals and other components, Intertek OCM scientists and technicians can spot lubricant and machine quality and operational problems early and assist customers in avoiding expensive repairs and shutdowns. Lubricant testing data reviewed by Intertek OCM professionals provides customers with an early warning “damage prevention” service, catching developing problems before they become costly failures.
Intertek also provides lubricant manufacturers with feedstock and product quality control analysis, and conducts automotive engine qualifications testing to assist lubricant manufacturers develop products approved for new government regulations and industry standards.
Shipping of customers’ lubricant samples is easy to arrange, with prompt testing and reporting to clients.
“Intertek’s oil condition monitoring laboratory and staff in South Africa bring years of expertise and an expanded range of industrial experience, supporting clients in a rapidly growing region of the world,” said Robert Markus, Managing Director for Intertek Sub-Saharan Africa. “Our goal is to exceed the customers’ expectations through innovative services and prompt, efficient testing and reporting turnaround times.”
Intertek lubricant, OCM, and petroleum testing and inspection capabilities include:
Source: http://www.intertek.com/