Intertek Opens Lubricant and Oil Condition Monitoring Testing Laboratory in South Africa

Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, 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. It will serve 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.
OCM helps to identify the risk of potential damage to their 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 by avoiding expensive repairs and shutdowns.
Intertek also provides lubricant manufacturers with feedstock and product quality control analysis, and conducts automotive engine qualification testing to assist lubricant manufacturers in developing 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.”
(May 10, 2013)