Electra Mining Africa 2026 delegates can explore how modern condition monitoring technologies help mining and industrial operations reduce downtime, extend equipment life and improve maintenance planning at the WearCheck exhibit in stand E30, Hall 5.
With five decades of experience in predictive maintenance, WearCheck has established itself as one of Africa’s leading providers of diagnostic services for the mining, engineering, power generation, manufacturing, transport and industrial sectors. The company will use the exhibition to demonstrate how its range of laboratory and field-based services helps organisations make informed maintenance decisions based on scientific analysis.
“We keep it simple. We aim to identify developing faults long before they result in costly equipment failures,” says Neil Robinson, managing director at WearCheck. “By monitoring the condition of critical assets while they remain in service, maintenance teams can plan interventions during scheduled shutdowns, avoid unexpected breakdowns and optimise the lifespan of expensive machinery. This translates into direct cost savings and productivity improvements for our customers.”
WearCheck’s core offering is its used-oil analysis service. Samples undergo laboratory testing to identify wear metals, contaminants and lubricant degradation. These results provide insights into the health of engines, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, turbines and other lubricated equipment, allowing customers to detect abnormal wear patterns and emerging mechanical issues before they become costly failures.
Complementing oil analysis is a range of specialised condition monitoring services that provide a complete picture of asset health. These include fuel analysis, transformer chemistry services, lubrication-enabled reliability programmes and asset reliability care services, incorporating advanced field techniques such as non-destructive testing, technical compliance inspections and rope condition assessment for mining applications.
WearCheck’s team of qualified diagnosticians interprets laboratory data and inspection findings, providing practical recommendations tailored to each customer’s operating environment. The company’s nine diagnosticians bring a combined 200 years of expertise, backed by a comprehensive database of testing results built over 50 years.
“Mining and industrial companies are under constant pressure to maximise equipment availability, improve efficiency and control maintenance expenditure,” says Robinson. “Condition monitoring provides the information they need to make confident maintenance decisions based on evidence. Our role is to help customers identify potential problems before they become expensive failures.”
WearCheck operates 16 laboratories across nine countries, supporting customers in numerous industries. Its laboratories operate under internationally recognised quality-management and technical accreditation systems, ensuring accurate, reliable and consistent analytical results. In 2026, WearCheck marks half a century of science-driven insights and condition monitoring expertise.
From solar to water, onsite plants are the next big industrial resilience shift
News
South African industrial operators who secured their energy supply with onsite solar generation now face the same imperative with water. Robert Erasmus of Sanitech argues that onsite water treatment is the next essential pillar of business continuity.
Read more...Electrostatic spark discharge – when static strikes back Wearcheck
Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
WearCheck technical manager, Steven Lumley explains how static electricity accumulates in modern low-conductivity lubricants, why compact system designs and fine filtration make ESD more likely, and how to recognise the degradation it leaves behind.
Read more...When maintenance-system compliance starts replacing plant reliability Wearcheck
Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
WearCheck ARC division manager, Annemie Willer argues that the greatest threat to effective maintenance is no longer a lack of technology, but the gradual replacement of technical judgement by CMMS compliance, leaving no one owning the machine.
Read more...From the editor's desk: Pushing engineering to the limit Technews Publishing
News
Among the many things robots can do, it’s a lot of fun to follow how fast they are. They go from the Boston Dynamics cheetah, which first reached a record-breaking speed of 45,5 km/h, to the robot Charlie ...
Read more...Schneider Electric concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa Schneider Electric South Africa
News
Schneider Electric's Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa, held in Abu Dhabi with more than 2500 attendees, explored the convergence of energy, AI and industrial software, launched an Industrial AI study and announced the NEST Accelerator Programme for energy and industrial tech startups.
Read more...VEGA brings measurement expertise beyond mining to Electra Mining Africa 2026 VEGA Controls SA
News
VEGA used its Electra Mining Africa 2026 stand to demonstrate that its level and pressure measurement instruments extend well beyond mining, covering water, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil and gas applications across the continent.
Read more...Sustainable solutions for sugar Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
News
BMG received a Special Commendation Exhibition Stand Award at the South African Sugar Technologists’ Association Congress, where it showcased an integrated turnkey drive solution designed to simplify the upgrading of ageing crushing-mill drive systems.
Read more...Measure, Manage, Maintain: The operating model behind SA’s water resilience Siemens South Africa
News
South Africa’s growing water crisis is putting pressure on infrastructure, municipalities and the economy. Siemens highlights how digital technologies, smarter operations and safe water reuse could help shift the country from crisis response towards a more resilient and sustainable water future.
Read more...VEGA brings measurement expertise beyond mining to Electra Mining Africa 2026 VEGA Controls SA
News
VEGA used its Electra Mining Africa 2026 stand to demonstrate that its level and pressure measurement instruments extend well beyond mining, covering water, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil and gas applications across the continent.
Read more...Schneider Electric concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa Schneider Electric South Africa
News
Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa, held in Abu Dhabi with more than 2500 attendees, explored the convergence of energy, AI and industrial software, launched an Industrial AI study and announced the NEST Accelerator Programme.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version