MechChem Africa May-June 2025

Revolutionary microfine filtration extends equipment life ISO-Reliability Partners has developed an advanced microfine filtration solution that significantly extends oil life while enhancing equipment reliability and sustainability. L ubrication plays a critical role in in dustrial equipment performance, but traditional oil drain intervals (ODI) often fall short due to contamination. ensures optimal equipment performance while reducing operational costs. “A common miscon ception is that microfine filtration removes vital oil additives. However, due to the liquid nature andsolubilityoftheseadditives,theyremainintact during microfine filtration, ensuring the lubricant retains its full effectiveness under normal working conditions,” notes FitzGerald.

returned over 262 000 of industrial lubricating oiltoserviceforhigh-profileclientsacrossmultiple industries. A recent lifecycle analysis conducted by theIVLSwedishEnvironmentalResearchInstitute determined that conventional oil use results in 3 830 kg of CO 2 -equivalent emissions per cubic meter of oil. “By reusing oil through our advanced purification process, we helped our clients achieve an environmental saving of over one million kilo grams of CO 2 ,” FitzGerald points out. Beyond filtration, ISO-Reliability, through its Yateks ® Africa division, has introduced high-accuracy oil quality sensors that enable real-time oil condition monitoring. “The days of relying on monthly oil analysis reports are fading. With our real-time monitoring technol ogy, maintenance professionals gain immediate insights into lubricant health, allowing for proac tive decision-making and improved equipment reliability,” he adds. As industries worldwide face increasing pressure to reduce lubricant consumption and waste, ISO-Reliability Partners is leading the charge with advanced, environmentally responsible solutions. “We provide the best lubrication brands, technology and solutions available to extend oil drain intervals, maximise productivity, and enhance equipment longevity,” concludes FitzGerald. www.iso-reliability.com

Most lubricating oils are replaced not because they degrade, but because they accumulate microscopic contaminants that standard filters cannot remove. “In most cases, oil is drained and replaced simply because it gets contaminated with particu lates too small for standard filtration to remove. Our cutting-edge microfine filtration technology eliminates even the smallest impurities, keeping lubricants cleaner than brand new and extending oillifebyupto20times,”explainsCraigFitzGerald from ISO-Reliability Partners. ISO-Reliability’s revolutionary filtration and hydrocarbon purification technology removes foreign particulates, including moisture, without affecting essential oil additives. This innovation

For over 50 years, the science of tribology and fluid cleanliness has demonstrated that machine performance, uptime and maintenance costs are directly tied to oil quality and fluid cleanliness. New oil, despite being fresh from the manufac turer, always contains microscopic contaminants that will reduce efficiency and effective oil life. ISO-Reliability’s solutions provide unparalleled oil cleanliness, extending component life up to tenfold and significantly reducing the frequency of oil changes. In 2024 alone, ISO-Reliability purified and

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