The highly skilled team of specialised lubrication technicians from SKF South Africa demonstrated their exceptional onsite expertise through the seamless installation of Lincoln Lubrication systems for key customer, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML).
The installation of the new Lincoln Lubrication systems, which were sourced by AML from SKF France, called for the expertise of a specialised lubrication team. “SKF Ghana reached out to SKF South Africa whose team of specialised technicians are renowned for their in-depth knowledge of lubrication equipment and their proven experience and expertise in installing lube systems and managing large-scale projects.
Arriving in Liberia on 10 June 2024, Braam and his team of four Lubrication Technicians, commenced with the installation of the lubrication system on the first machine.
The project stretches across two sites, Buchanan (port) and Tokadeh (open pit iron ore mine), located approximately five and a half hours apart by road. The scope of work called for the installation of Dual Line and Progressive lubrication systems on three Stackers, two Bucket Reclaimers, a Bridge Reclaimers as well as a Car Dumper which are used for iron ore handling – loading and unloading rail cars. Braam explains that the project includes over 852 lubrication points, with 95% of the piping made of stainless steel. “Each system takes approximately four weeks to complete on every machine,” he notes, adding that some machines are fitted with multiple lubrication systems.
The Lincoln Lubrication systems are designed to optimise lubrication function, ensuring reliable equipment performance, reduced risk of breakdowns and associated downtime, and extended equipment’s lifespan, subsequently keeping production up and operational costs down.
Braam gives a shout-out to the SKF team for their tremendous commitment to the Project throughout the seven months working on site. “Lubrication Technicians from South Africa – Jan Tshabalala, Reetsang Maxwell Makgoba and Lebohang Lepele, alongside our Ghanaian colleague, Sadat Sulemana, (Junior Lubrication Technician) demonstrated outstanding workmanship and showed a sense of ownership in their tasks as well as in the lubrication systems they installed. I am incredibly proud of this team who continues to give their everything. Their exceptional effort has left a lasting impression on the customer, who is now exploring the possibility of moving forward with phase two!” concludes Braam.
The installation of all the lubrication systems at both sites is projected to be completed within the next six months. SKF Ghana will be responsible for system maintenance during the warranty period.
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