At FUCHS Lubricants, our commitment to innovation in lubrication technology is matched by our dedication to helping manufacturers maximize reliability and performance. As the world’s largest independent lubricant supplier, we invest heavily in research and development to create smarter, more efficient solutions that support the evolving needs of industry. Our mission: to enhance machine health, extend asset life, and empower customers through proactive, data-driven maintenance strategies.
Why Lubrication Matters
Predictive maintenance begins with understanding the root causes of failure. Through years of collaboration with industry leaders, we have seen that lubrication is one of the most critical factors in machine health. Studies show that more than 60 percent of bearing failures are caused by poor or improper lubrication. When lubrication problems go unnoticed, equipment life shortens, efficiency drops, and maintenance costs rise. Addressing lubrication directly gives companies a measurable advantage in performance and uptime.
“One of the things that has me most excited about this integration and this relationship is as we move into the predictive maintenance world, as we start measuring the machine health impacts that are being seen, we can move to a more planned maintenance world that’s based on operational feedback.”
Paul Bokrossy
Director of Business Development
FUCHS Lubricants Co
The FUCHS and KCF Technologies Partnership
To accelerate the transition to predictive maintenance, FUCHS Lubricants partnered with KCF Technologies, a leading provider of machine health monitoring systems. KCF brings over two decades of expertise in real-time data and analytics, helping manufacturers reduce downtime and improve operational safety.
From the start, our teams aligned around a shared goal: helping manufacturers achieve world-class reliability through proactive, data-driven maintenance.
Combining Strengths for Smarter Maintenance
Over the past two and a half years, FUCHS and KCF have worked together to integrate our technologies and expertise. The result is a unified, comprehensive machine health platform that connects lubrication management with real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.
Instead of relying on separate systems for oil analysis, vibration data, and maintenance planning, manufacturers can now see everything in one place. The SMARTdiagnostics™ platform links lubrication insights directly to equipment performance, helping teams detect issues early, extend asset life, and reduce unplanned downtime.
Together, FUCHS and KCF Technologies are setting a new benchmark for predictive maintenance. By connecting lubrication intelligence and machine health in one system, we are empowering manufacturers to take control of reliability, eliminate waste, and move toward a future of zero unplanned downtime.
Case Study Spotlight: Real Results in the Field
In one recent pilot with a global railcar component manufacturer, our combined solution detected early lubrication degradation in a critical gearbox. The issue was addressed before it caused a major failure, saving the customer from costly downtime and repair expenses. This success highlights how lubrication control and predictive maintenance work together to prevent breakdowns and protect production schedules.
