Varnish and Lacquer Flushing Service in Gas Turbine Lubrication Systems

In December 2025, the technical team of Lubritech Peru S.A.C. successfully executed a comprehensive varnish and lacquer flushing, internal tank cleaning, and oil filtration service on the lubrication system of a Nuovo Pignone gas turbine, at a major industrial facility.

The main objective of the service was the removal of varnish, lacquer, and insoluble contaminants, as well as the restoration of oil condition and internal surface cleanliness, directly contributing to operational reliability and extended equipment life.

The process included initial oil draining, controlled chemical dosing, continuous fluid circulation, permanent process monitoring, and specialized analyses such as MPC (Membrane Patch Colorimetry), showing a progressive reduction in the ΔE index.

Subsequently, internal tank cleaning was performed under strict safety procedures, followed by final oil rinsing and filtration stages.
Final results confirmed compliance with the required cleanliness criteria, achieving NAS 4, ISO 4406 15/13/10, and MPC 3.7, leaving the system in optimal operating condition.

This project reinforces Lubritech Peru S.A.C.’s commitment to technical excellence, operational safety, and critical asset reliability.

 

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Proven experience in Danieli rolling mills

At Lubritech do Brasil, we are pleased to share our recent participation in the commissioning of a new Danieli rolling mill at a major steel plant in the State of São Paulo.

Our scope included Chemical Cleaning and High-Velocity Flushing of the rolling mill lubrication system, achieving high-quality results within a highly efficient execution timeframe.
This work ensured a reliable start-up and strong system reliability through the next plant shutdown.

We would like to thank our project team, whose expertise and commitment were key to the success of this project.
Please find the attached file with technical data, photos, and additional references.

Beyond Brazil, Lubritech has successfully performed similar services on Danieli rolling mills in Argentina, Mexico, and other countries, reinforcing our regional expertise.

Brasmetal

For similar requirements, feel free to contact us at info@sicelub.com for local technical support.

#Lubritech #Danieli #RollingMill #Flushing #ChemicalCleaning
#IndustrialLubrication #SteelIndustry #OperationalReliability #Commissioning

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Sicelub Lubritech at the 2024 Argentine Tribology Conference

On November 11 and 12, our company Lubritech Argentina actively participated in the Argentine Tribology Conference, organized by the Argentine Association of Tribology (AAT), an institution dedicated to promoting and disseminating tribology knowledge in the country.

This year’s event was particularly meaningful for our Group, as the General Manager of Sicelub Lubritech was elected President of the AAT for the 2025–2026 term, assuming the responsibility of continuing to strengthen this discipline, which is essential for industry.

Throughout the two days, we engaged with the leading tribology professionals in Argentina, sharing experiences, technological approaches, and current challenges related to lubrication, wear, friction, and rotating equipment reliability.

At the closing session, the Association’s President emphasized a powerful message:

Tribology is not only strategic for industry, but for an entire Nation.
International technical studies show that proper application of this science can generate savings equivalent to 1% of a country’s GDP, through reduced failures, improved energy efficiency, optimized maintenance, and extended asset life.

At Sicelub Lubritech, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing Tribology as a strategic tool for reliability, efficiency, and industrial competitiveness in Argentina and across the region.

 

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Technician Appreciation Week – A recognition that crosses borders.

Technician Appreciation Week – A recognition that crosses borders

At Sicelub Lubritech, we are pleased to share a very special video prepared by our RelaDyne team, aimed at celebrating and recognizing all our technicians across our different sites.

During this appreciation week, a small token of gratitude was offered: official RelaDyne apparel and bottles were delivered to each technician, who every day represents our values with commitment, professionalism, and technical excellence.

And at Sicelub, we kept the momentum going.
We were proud to bring this recognition to our technical teams in Argentina, Brazil, Spain, and Peru, reinforcing how proud we are of the work they deliver in every project, every plant, and every critical intervention.

This post is once again a sincere expression of our appreciation for their ongoing dedication.

In the video you will hear messages from our CEO, the RelaDyne Management in the United States, and our General Manager for the Sicelub Lubritech Group, along with some photos from the celebration.

Thank you to all our technicians for being the driving force behind excellence in everything we do!

 

#TechnicianAppreciationWeek #RelaDyne #Sicelub #Lubritech #Recognition #Teamwork #OperationalExcellence

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Commitment to operational reliability in Peru’s major mining industry

Commitment to operational reliability in Peru’s major mining industry.

Recently, Lubritech Perú S.A.C. successfully executed two major service projects for a leading Peruvian mining company during a high-criticality plant shutdown, reaffirming our commitment to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

  1. Comprehensive maintenance of Hydraulic Power Units (HPU)

Our team completed the full maintenance of 18 Hydraulic Power Units, essential for thickening, filtration, and hydraulic distribution systems.
Activities included:

  • Full replacement of hydraulic oil.
  • Replacement of return and pressure filters.
  • Maintenance of solenoid valves and seal replacement.
  • Internal and external tank cleaning.
  • Efficiency testing of pumps and HPUs.

The service achieved 100% technical compliance, restoring hydraulic performance and the reliability of critical equipment.

  1. Maintenance and calibration of relief, vacuum, and purge valves

We also carried out specialized valve maintenance in the Grinding, Flotation, Tailings and Filtration areas.
This included:

  • Controlled removal and individual identification.
  • Full maintenance and cleaning.
  • Certified calibration on hydraulic/pneumatic test bench.
  • Reinstallation and leak-tightness tests.

A total of 39 valves were serviced and left 100% operational, with 3 valves replaced.

These projects reflect Lubritech Perú’s continuous commitment to safety, quality and the optimization of critical mining processes.

We congratulate the technical team:

HPU:
Jose Guanilo • Oscar Montenegro • Diego Castañeda • Jonathan Mallqui • Juan Carlos Chala • Aldair Cano • Bruno Anaya • Gabriel Fonseca • Alejandro Sanchez • Samuel Espinosa • Benjamín Zapata

Valves:
Samuel Espinosa • Kevin Garabito • Jorge Gallo • Gabriel Quiroga • Kenyi Ruiz • Aldair Cano

Administrative support:
Maria Zapata • Danitza Boulanger • Roberto Romero

 

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The Voice of the Customer: when the work speaks for itself

The Voice of the Customer: when the work speaks for itself
At Sicelub Lubritech Group, we believe there is no better introduction than what our customers say about us.

In recent weeks, we carried out a series of high-efficiency flushing jobs for a customer responsible for maintenance services at a major refinery in Brazil.
These were critical interventions, executed during a scheduled shutdown, with absolute focus on Safety, Technical Quality, and Operational Reliability.

Today we want to share some of the comments received from the teams who followed the work on site:

️ Comments from the Customer’s Maintenance Team
• “These guys are good, they work in sync and with great professionalism.”
• “Always helpful and working together with us to solve any issues that arise.”
• “When we saw it would be you, we knew we wouldn’t have problems — and that’s exactly what happened.”
• “It’s ‘no fun’ working with you because we never have problems—so I don’t hover around and I end up learning less.” (said in a satisfied tone)
• “The Lubritech team works in perfect sync; everyone has full command of the actions to be carried out.”

️ Direct Comment from the Refinery
During the job review, the Refinery representative asked our customer:
“How was the flushing? Did we have any issues?”
With the negative reply, the supervisor concluded:
“There are things money can’t buy.”

Receiving this kind of recognition strengthens our motivation to continue delivering technical excellence, close support, and reliable results in every project we take on.

We deeply thank our customer, the Refinery, and all professionals involved for the trust placed in Sicelub Lubritech.

If your plant faces challenges in flushing, varnish removal, contamination control, or lubrication system reliability, contact us: info@sicelub.com

Everllence

#VoiceOfTheCustomer #Flushing #VarnishRemoval #IndustrialLubrication #Maintenance #Reliability #Sicelub #Lubritech #Refinery #LubricationEngineering #OperationalExcellence #Brazil

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Varnish Removal in Turbocompressor – Grupo Sicelub Lubritech

We share recent information about a Flushing and Varnish Removal job carried out by Sicelub Ibérico on a Turbocompressor in Spain.

The system, containing more than 6,000 liters of oil, showed a high level of varnish contamination.
During a scheduled shutdown, our team performed the injection of a varnish-dissolving additive together with the new lubricant charge.

Through an external heating system and controlled circulation throughout the unit, varnish deposits adhered to internal surfaces were effectively dissolved and captured.
After several hours of circulation, the entire oil charge was drained at high temperature to completely remove the dissolved varnish.

Subsequently, new oil was loaded, and a high-efficiency filtration process was started, improving the ISO 4406 code from 22/19/14 to 17/15/12, meeting international standards for critical lubrication systems.

The entire project was completed on time, within scope, and under strict safety standards, ensuring the system’s reliability.

 

We thank our clients and technicians for their excellent work.
For similar requirements, please contact us at info@sicelub.com or visit www.sicelub.com

#Flushing #VarnishRemoval #ISO4406 #HighEfficiencyFiltration #IndustrialLubrication #PredictiveMaintenance #SicelubIberico #GrupoSicelub #Lubritech #Turbocompressor #Energy #Reliability

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Technical Lubrication Training – Grupo Sicelub Lubritech

Last week, Lubritech Argentina conducted an Industrial Lubrication Training Course at an important Thermal Power Plant in Southern Argentina.

This region is becoming increasingly relevant for the country’s energy development, particularly due to its proximity to Vaca Muerta, where unconventional hydrocarbon production continues to grow steadily.

The training covered key topics such as:
Tribology and its impact on equipment reliability.
Lubricant composition, including base oils and additives.
Contamination Control, emphasizing how proper practices can extend equipment life by reducing water, particles, gases, and varnish in lubrication systems.

The main aspects of High-Velocity Hydraulic Flushing were also reviewed, highlighting ASTM D-6439 and ASTM D-4378 standards. Additionally, our lubricant purification technologies were presented:
⚙️ Thermojet (Air Stripping)
⚙️ ISOPur (Balanced Charge Agglomeration)

The course was led by Roberto Romero and Cristian Schmid, with the active participation of over 10 professionals from the Mechanical Maintenance Department.

We thank our client for the opportunity to share knowledge and continue contributing to reliable and efficient lubrication system maintenance.

For more information about our technical training, flushing services, or lubricant purification technologies, please contact info@sicelub.com or visit www.sicelub.com

 

#Lubrication #Tribology #ContaminationControl #HydraulicFlushing #Thermojet #ISOPur #IndustrialMaintenance #LubritechArgentina #Sicelub #TechnicalTraining #Energy #VacaMuerta

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Chemical Cleaning of Heat Exchangers – Phase 1

Plant Shutdown – September 2025 | Peru

During the scheduled plant shutdown in September, the Lubritech Peru team successfully carried out the chemical cleaning of heat exchangers from the Ring Motor and Lubrication System of the SAG 1, Ball 1, and Ball 2 Mills of Phase 1, at a major mining company in Peru.

The main goal was to remove scale, sediments, and contaminants accumulated in the cooling and lubrication circuits, which affected heat transfer and overall equipment performance.
This work aimed to restore optimal operating conditions, extend system life, and ensure process continuity and safety.

Activities included draining, connection of recirculation systems, and continuous monitoring of technical parameters (pH, temperature, conductivity, and TDS), ensuring a controlled and safe execution aligned with technical and environmental standards.

✅ Results

The intervention allowed the recovery of the heat exchangers’ thermal efficiency, improving heat transfer, reducing operating temperatures, and stabilizing the lubrication and cooling systems.
All neutralization and responsible environmental management procedures for generated effluents were properly completed.

Congratulations to the Lubritech Peru team for their commitment, professionalism, and outstanding performance

‍♂️ Technical Team:
José Zavala López
Benjamín Zapata
Jorge Aguirre
Alejandro Guerrero
Elvis Bracho
Yogrey Infante

Administrative Support Team:
María Zapata
Danitza Boulanger
Roberto Romero

Proud to continue contributing to industrial reliability in Peru.

#LubritechPeru #IndustrialMaintenance #Lubrication #ThermalEfficiency #PlantShutdown #ChemicalCleaning #MiningIndustry #OperationalReliability #LubritechGroup

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25 Years of Leadership in High-Velocity Oil Hydraulic Flushing in Argentine Refineries.

During the recent Catalytic Plant Shutdown at a major refinery in Argentina, Lubritech Argentina successfully carried out critical high-velocity oil hydraulic flushing on the Blower Turbocompressor, the Gas Compressor, and the hydraulic systems of the plant’s valves.
This service is of vital importance: the Blower is the first rotating equipment to start up after the shutdown, and any delay in flushing could postpone the restart of a plant that produces over USD 500,000 per day.

Commitment to Standards and Continuous Improvement
To ensure flawless results and completion within schedule, we strictly follow ASTM D6439. This year’s job had special significance: 25 years ago, we performed the same activity in this plant, and since then, we have kept up with every revision of the standard, incorporating all improvements.
In 2000, the standard required a Reynolds number > 4,000, and we used a 150 GPM pump (as seen in historical photos).
The current version requires a Reynolds number > 10,000, so we deployed a 500 GPM pump (visible in the service video). This leap demonstrates our leadership, expertise, and ongoing technical evolution.

For this project, we worked with the refinery’s local technicians and also had the support of four specialized technicians from our External Services Department. We congratulate everyone for their commitment and attention to detail.

International Presence and Specialization
These services are not only performed in Argentina: our team provides high-velocity oil hydraulic flushing solutions throughout the Americas and parts of Europe, always working with Safety, Quality, and on time, following procedures approved by OEMs and end users.

Our specialization has made us a trusted partner for critical projects during plant shutdowns, ensuring equipment is ready to operate without delays.

A Touch of History
In the year 2000, the technical team was led by the person who is now the General Manager of the Sicelub Lubritech Group, a testament to our continuity, commitment, and passion for what we do.

For more information, visit the Flushing section on our website: www.sicelub.com
Inquiries: info@sicelub.com

 

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