Industrial maintenance teams know that proper lubrication is critical to equipment performance, says high-performance lubricant manufacturer and distributor Lubrication Engineers South Africa (LESA), adding that it has identified that 90% of lubrication contamination happens during storage and dispensing – not during application.

To address this costly problem, LESA offers the isoPOD, a portable containerised ‘plug-and-play’ lubrication storage and dispensing unit that is a “first for the South African market”.

Importantly, the company stresses that the battle for equipment longevity and efficiency is often lost before the lubricant even touches the machine.

“Contaminated lubricants don’t just damage equipment – they create a cascade of environmental and operational problems,” says LESA national marketing manager Gavin Ford.

He adds that increased equipment wear leads to higher energy consumption, more frequent oil changes and ultimately more waste.

The isoPOD tackles this problem by keeping lubricants clean and dry from storage through to dispensing.

A Flexible Solution

Unlike traditional permanent lubrication storage rooms that require significant capital investment and site preparation, the isoPOD is designed for speed and flexibility.

Maintenance teams simply need to attach their air supply and install their lubrication containers.

“The isoPOD requires minimal site preparation and is quick to install,” says Ford, adding that it is portable and can be moved as and when operations are relocated or expanded.

The secure pod ensures controllable access to valuable lubricants while providing comprehensive protection from dust, light and the elements.

Additionally, the pod is available in a range of designs with customisable options that allow maintenance teams to adjust the solution to suit their exact requirements.

Designed for High Volumes

The e10 Series isoPOD has storage and dispensing capacity for up to four lubrication containers of 4 000 ℓ each.

Designed specifically for dispensing high volumes through hose reels and hand nozzles, it is a flexible and cost-effective solution that is easy to install and reduces the need to design or build permanent structures.

The modular units can be built onto one another to increase storage space as operations grow, making them a scalable investment that adapts to changing needs, says Ford.



The isoPOD includes dispensing capacity for four standard intermediate bulk containers and premium filtration rated to a beta ratio greater than or equal to 1 000.

It is equipped with heavyduty Flexbimec pumps and hose reels with digital metered hand nozzles, filtered ventilation and a rear passage with dual doors for direct access to pumps, filters and fluid connections.

The unit also features International Organisation for Standardisation shipping container lockdown points, crane lifting lugs and forklift channels, as well as heavyduty bifold lockable doors.

LESA points out there are several optional features that can be included, depending on client requirements, such as,

dispensing bay orientation, custom paint colours, internal and external lighting, fitted steel liquid tanks, a waste oil evacuation system, and reusable oil containers, among others.

For maintenance teams looking to extend lubrication intervals and equipment life while significantly reducing equipment wear, energy consumption, downtime and maintenance costs, proper lubrication storage is crucial, Ford notes.

“The isoPOD brings environmental benefits and operational efficiency and, by preventing contamination at the source, [it] helps companies reduce waste, extend equipment life and lower their environmental footprint without the complexity and cost of permanent construction,” he concludes.