Class Details
- Class Name:
- Introduction to Lubrication
- Duration:
- 2 Day Course
- Language:
- English
Learning Objectives
- Explain the goals of lubrication
- Describe common lubricants used in industry
- Describe the variables used to classify lubricants
- List the advantages and disadvantages of grease and oil
- List the criteria for selecting a specific type and grade of lubricant
- Define the term viscosity and how it relates to oil
- Define the term consistency and how it relates to grease
- Describe common components that require lubrication
- Contrast the various types of lubrication systems (manual and automatic)
- Identify the various types of system components
- Read and interpret a lubrication schedule
- Describe and troubleshoot problems associated with improper lubrication
- Explain how contamination can affect equipment
- State the proper procedures for storing lubricants
- Describe general lubrication "best practices"
- Identify safety concerns associated with lubricants
Outline At-a-Glance
Principles of Lubrication
- Purpose of lubrication
- Friction and wear
- Dampen and absorb shock
- Temperature
- Corrosion & contaminants
- Oils, greases and gases
- NGLI grease grades
- Grease thickeners/solids additives
- Viscosity, separation and additives
- Lubricant additives
- Pour Point
- Oil - Soap separation
- Types of Systems
- Centralized systems
- Manual and mechanical
- Pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical
System Component
- Pumps and controllers
- Valving and nozzles
- Filtration and indicators
- Monitors
System Analysis
- Reading and interpreting lubrication prints
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Tracing and recognizing faults & malfunctions
- How to remove air from systems
- Identifying contamination
Job Roles