WearCheck is a group of independent laboratories, spanning the globe, dedicated to oil and wear particle analysis. Each member country belongs to the WearCheck International (WCI). WCI is a consortium of laboratories guided by the WCI charter. The WCI charter outlines the necessary requirements to be a member of WCI, and includes specifications for testing capability, quality, and service.

WearCheck International holds an annual meeting each spring/summer in a selected member country each year.

• WCI '92 (then SOALA) was held in Brussels, Belgium. in June of 1992
• WCI '93 (then SOALA) was held in Atlanta, U.S.A. in June of 1993
• WCI '94 (then IWCG) was held in Brannenburg, Germany in June of 1994
• WCI '95 was held in Pinetown, South Africa in July of 1995
• WCI '96 was held in Mississauga, Canada in July of 1996
• WCI '97 was held in Brisbane, Australia in September of 1997
• WCI '98 was held in Llandudno, Wales in June of 1998
• WCI '99 was held in Eibar, Spain in June of 1999
• WCI 2000 was held in Colmar, France in June of 2000
• WCI 2001 was held in Cary, North Carolina, USA in July of 2001
• WCI 2002 was held in Brannenburg, Germany in June of 2002
• WCI 2003 was held in Durban, South Africa in July of 2003
• WCI 2004 was held in Koolaj, Hungary in June of 2004
• WCI 2005 was held in Toronto, Canada in July of 2005
• WCI 2006 was held in Sydney, Australia in July of 2006
• WCI 2007 was held in Llandudno, Wales in July of 2007
• WCI 2008 will be held in Eibar, Spain in July of 2008

A contact list is available on our global contacts page.

The first WearCheck laboratory was established in Canada in 1966. Since the formation of WearCheck International on 1973, in the interest of betterment and growth, WearCheck International is continuing the search for laboratories around the world. A request to be considered as part of WCI may be made through the request form below. Request for WCI affiliates is considered yearly at the WCI conferences.

Laboratories considering application must meet the following criteria;

• not exist or have affiliates in the existing WCI territories
• currently have an operating oil analysis laboratory
• currently offer oil analysis services and testing
• have the following instrumentation as a minimum;
  • ICP spectrometer
  • Viscometer(s)
  • Infra-red

If you wish to apply for membership in WearCheck International (WCI) please fill out our Request for Membership form (letter) ( or in (A4) format ). All applications should be sent by facsimile to +1 905-569-8605, or you may contact Bill Quesnel, the current Admissions officer for WearCheck International.