Seminar Overview
With fluctuating oil prices and the costs of downtime due to poor lubrication, having knowledge to make the right decisions on lubrication is critical for any plant or facility. This 2-day lubrication selection, application & management course provides practical knowledge that participants can apply to everyday situations for improved performance related to lubrication issues and problems. Whether you operate in a small facility or a large, multi-location plant, choosing the right lubricants for your applications and implementing a lubrication maintenance program can reduce your overall cost of ownership and operations. This lubrication selection, application & management course will help the student understand which lubricants to choose based on their needs, and how to properly monitor their lubricants.
Discussion Topics
Vital Importance of Lubricants & Lubrication
Advancements in Lubrication Technology
- Changes in Lubricating Greases
- Life, Water Resistance & Oxidation Stability
Matching Lubricants to Applications
- Temperature Considerations
- Water Considerations
- Pressure Considerations
- Multipurpose
- Compatibility
- Seal Considerations
Components of Lubrication
- Base Oils
- Synthetic Fluids
- Additives
Lubricant Terminology
- Learn how to speak the language
Fluid Lubricant Specifications
- Understanding Specifications
- Interpreting Specifications for Your Needs
- Test Data Relevance
- Warranty Considerations
Selecting the Best Lubricant for Applications
- Lubrication Greases
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Gear Oils
- Crankcase
- Compressors
- Fire Resistant Fluids
- Outside Gears
- Cams
- Turbines
Oil Analysis
- The Importance of Oil Analysis
- Setting up an Analysis Program
- Reading & Understanding Analysis Reports
Implementing a Lubrication Program
- Point by Point Program Musts
Principals of Lubricant Base Stocks
- Mineral Oil Base Stocks
- Synthetic Fluid Base Stocks
Lubricant Specifications Terminology for Quality Performance
- Paraffinic Mineral Oil
- Naphthenic Mineral Oil
- EP & Wear Test
- Oxidation Stability
- Dropping Point
Viscosity
- How Viscosity Works
- Using a Viscosity Index
Troubleshooting Lubrication Grease
- Electric Motors
- Couplings
- Plain
- Gears
- Enclosed
- Open
- Sliding Surfaces
- Universal Joints
Managing Oil Analysis
- Purchasing
- Benefits
- ISO Cleanliness
- Life of Oil & PM
- Ferrography
Industrial Gear Oils
- Performance
- Automotive
- AGMA Requirements
- Monitoring Objectives
Friction
- Causes & Effects
- Influencing Factors
- Component Failure Due to Friction
Lubrication Failure
- Principles
- Different Types of Failures
- Failure Analysis
Additives and Reduced Friction
- Antiwear (AW)
- Extreme Pressure (EP)
- Oiliness
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Upon completion of this seminar, the student will receive a certification of completion with 8 classroom hours (.8 Trainco CEUs) per day attended. Visit our continuing education units page to determine if this class is accepted by your state licensing agency.
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