Course: Fundamentals of Machinery Lubrication (FML)

Aims

This course enables lubrication professionals to develop a strategic plan to meet maintenance aims and, in particular, to maximize returns on assets through lubrication excellence and appropriate practices.

Details

Place: Online
Date: 7/03/2022 – 10/03/2022

Course fee: 695€ (21% VAT not included).
Cancelation: One week before the seminar commences

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Geared towards

This course is designed for people responsible for managing maintenance and lubrication tasks in industrial plants, as well as operatives and technicians in charge of lubrication duties.

Heads of maintenance
Heads of industrial plants
Laboratory analysts
Maintenance technicians

Programme

The course will cover the following subjects:

How lubrication affects machine dependability
Fundamentals of lubrication
Fundamentals of lubricants
- Basic oils
- Greases
- Additives
Viscosity and viscosity index
Oxidation stability
Thermal stability, varnish and sludges
Soot in the engine and dispersancy
Corrosion control
Release of air and foam control
Affinity with water, demulsibility and hydrolysis
Film resistance, friction and wear control
Grease performance tests: consistency, pumpability, mobility, water washout, thermal stability and separation
Food-grade, environment-friendly lubricants
Lubricant degradation – Basic oil, thickener and additives
Grease application methods
Oil application methods
Solution of problems relating to lubrication
Fundamentals of used oil analysis
On-site inspections – basic machinery care

* The course includes the visit to Oil Analysis Laboratory.

Preparation for obtaining ICML Certificates

This course is geared towards preparing candidates to obtain the Certificate for Machinery Lubricant Analyst – Level I (MLA1) and for Machine Lubricant Technician (MLT1) of the ICML. Both are based on the ISO 18436-4.

Go to ICML Certificates