South African lubricant and oil condition monitoring testing and expertise.

South Africa lubricants, oils, and fluids and OCM (Oil Condition Monitoring) testing expertise from Intertek supports local and regional African clients with a well-equipped and staffed laboratory in Jet Park, Johannesburg. 

The South Africa oil condition monitoring lab analyses used-oil samples from fixed and mobile equipment. Industries served include mining, transport, OEMs, power generation, industry, shipping & maritime, light vehicles, and others.

Intertek provides prompt service to clients in South Africa and neighboring countries, including:

  • Rapid turnaround time, with less than 24 hours from sample receipt for routine samples.
  • Cost effective trend analysis.
  • Efficient sample collection and transport to the Johannesburg laboratory, through Intertek laboratories and offices throughout the region.
  • A “one-stop-shop” facility: in addition to OCM testing, fuels testing and the analysis of transformer oil, coolants and other products are available.

The South African lubricants testing laboratory is staffed with experienced professionals who understand the oil condition monitoring business, and include individuals with over 18 to 28 years of industry experience. On-site tribology expertise is readily available.