FUCHS Lubricants partners with KCF Technologies to advance predictive maintenance
FUCHS Lubricants Co., the world’s largest independent lubricant supplier, has formed a strategic partnership with KCF Technologies, a leader in machine health optimization. The collaboration combines FUCHS’ advanced lubrication solutions with KCF’s real-time monitoring technology to enhance operational efficiency and predictive maintenance in industrial environments.
According to Kevin Vincent, Senior Vice President of KCF Technologies, the partnership enables closer collaboration among reliability teams, lubrication experts, and monitoring providers, reducing time to resolution and allowing manufacturers to focus on higher-level problem solving.
The integrated platform will provide customers with lubrication diagnostics, remote vibration monitoring, and customized recommendations validated by KCF for optimal equipment performance. Megan O’Meara, President of FUCHS North America, stated that the partnership moves customers beyond reactive maintenance toward predictive performance.
Bearing failures, often caused by poor lubrication, account for over 60% of breakdowns. This collaboration addresses this challenge by identifying and resolving lubrication issues quickly, extending equipment life and minimizing production interruptions.
Dr. Jeremy Frank, CEO of KCF Technologies, emphasized that the initiative empowers manufacturers to act earlier and more confidently by combining lubrication services with actionable machine health insights. A pilot project with a global heavy haul railcar component manufacturer demonstrated the platform’s effectiveness by preventing a potential catastrophic gearbox failure through timely intervention.
Hendrik Noth, Vice President of Specialty Sales at FUCHS Lubricants Co., noted that both companies share a commitment to innovation and customer success. With the partnership, the companies hope to enable customers to optimize equipment health, reduce downtime, and improve total cost of ownership.
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