Classroom Sessions:
INTRODUCTION
Machinery Lubrication I (ML I) provides participants with a comprehensive foundation in lubrication best practices and product knowledge. This training course equips individuals with proven industry methods for lubricant selection, storage, filtration, and application, directly contributing to enhanced machine reliability and reduced maintenance expenditures. Participants will also develop a strong understanding of oil analysis and its application in informed lubrication decision-making.
This comprehensive 5-day training course provides a foundational understanding of lubrication best practices and product knowledge. Participants will learn proven industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering, and applying lubricants to enhance machine reliability and minimize maintenance expenses. The training course also offers valuable insights into oil analysis and its role in data-driven lubrication decisions.
This GLOMACS MLT 2 (Level II Machinery Lubrication Technician) training course will highlight:
- Lubrication Fundamentals
- Lubricant Selection and Application
- Storage and Handling
- Contamination Control
- Oil Analysis
- Field Inspections
- Machinery Modifications
Objectives
At the end of this training course, you will learn to:
- How lubrication affects machine reliability
- Lubrication fundamentals
- Lubricant application best practices
- Storage and handling considerations
- Contamination control
- Essential field inspections
Training Methodology
Our training methodology combines interactive lectures and discussions to engage participants actively in the learning process. It includes practical demonstrations and videos, offering hands-on experience with real-world scenarios. Case studies are used to provide context, ensuring participants can apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Group workshops and problem-solving sessions foster collaborative learning and enhance critical thinking skills. Additionally, the training course prepares participants thoroughly for the ICML MLT II certification exam, ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed.
Organisational Impact
MLT II-certified technicians can implement advanced lubrication strategies that extend equipment lifespan and reduce downtime. This leads to increased production efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Organizations with highly skilled lubrication technicians gain a competitive edge by minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment performance. It shows a dedication to best practices.
- Improved Equipment Reliability:
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency
- Increased Asset Longevity:
- Improved Safety
- Enhanced Data-Driven Decision Making
- Compliance and Best Practices
Personal Impact
Machinery Lubrication (ML II) provides participants with a comprehensive skillset beyond basic lubrication practices. Students gain proficiency in proven industry methods for lubricant selection, storage, filtration, and testing, directly contributing to enhanced machine reliability and sustained improvements in efficiency and maintenance. The training course also fosters a deep understanding of oil analysis, enabling seamless collaboration with maintenance professionals and oil analysis experts.".
- Advanced Expertise
- Enhanced Skillset
- Increased Professionalism
- Improved Problem-Solving Abilities
- Greater Confidence:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training course provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of advanced lubrication techniques and technologies. Participants will learn to optimize lubrication programs, improve machine reliability, and reduce maintenance costs through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application. The training course emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in lubrication practices.
This GLOMACS MLT 2 (Level II Machinery Lubrication Technician) training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Experienced Lubrication Technicians
- Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
- Reliability Engineer
- Personnel responsible for implementing and managing advanced lubrication programs.
DAY 1
Maintenance Strategies, Lubrication Theory, and Lubricant Formulation
- Maintenance Strategy: Impact of lubrication on machine reliability and lubricant life
- Maintenance program strategies for lubrication excellence
- Lubrication Theory: Friction, tribology, and lubrication regimes (boundary, mixed film, hydrodynamic, elastohydrodynamic)
- Lubricant Categories: Gaseous, liquid, cohesive, and solid
- Lubricant Formulation: Base-oil refining methods and API categories
- Mineral base oils (naphthenic, paraffinic, aromatic)
- Vegetable base oils and biolubes
- Synthetic lubricant characteristics, applications, and compatibility
- Food grade lubricant classification
- Types and functions of additives and solid additives
- Modes of additive depletion
DAY 2
Grease Application, Lubricant Selection, and Testing
- Grease Application and Performance: High and low consistency greases, grease separation, multipurpose greases, specific thickeners, high-temperature greases, coupling greases
- Lubricant Selection: Viscosity selection, synthetic and biodegradable lubricants, lubricant consolidation
- Lubricating oils for various applications (fire-resistant, hydraulics, turbines, compressors, bearings, chains, mist applications, gears, engines, pneumatic tools, spindles, ways/slides)
- Selecting greases for various applications (chassis, couplings, anti-friction bearings, journal bearings, automotive bearings, automatic lubrication systems)
- Lubricant selection standards development, testing, quality assurance, and approval procedures
- Lubricant Testing and Performance Analysis
DAY 3
Lubricant Testing, Application, and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance
- Lubricant Testing and Performance Analysis: Filterability, oxidation stability, rust/corrosion tests, anti-wear tests, extreme pressure tests, demulsibility, grease consistency, dropping point, mechanical/rolling stability, water washout/spray tests, rolling bearing rust test, Koppers centrifugal stability test, oil separation/oxidation stability in grease
- Lubricant Application: Oil drain, reservoir/system flushing, cleaning, filling, top-up, grease packing, re-greasing, grease changeout
- Calculating re-greasing amounts and frequency
- Selecting and managing lubricant application equipment and automatic lubrication systems.
- Safety/health requirements for lubricant application
- Lube surveys, record-keeping, leak detection, waste oil/filter management, and lubrication PM writing
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Creating and managing lube PMs, inspection checklists, used oil analysis for condition-based changes, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technology aids (ultrasonic, temperature monitoring, shock impulse)
DAY 4
Lubricant Condition Control and Storage
- Lubricant Condition Control: Proper sampling procedures and locations.
- Proper sampling procedures
- of breathers/vents and filters (beta ratio).
- Sump/tank management for air entrainment, particles, water, sediments, heat, silt, and lubricant volume.
- Selection of reconditioning systems for water, air/gas, particles, oxidation products, and additive depletion.
- Lube reclamation requirements, feasibility, procedures, and oil analysis approval.
- Lube Storage and Management: Optimum storage room design, maximum storage time, safety/health requirements, sampling, and reconditioning.
DAY 5
Review, Practical Application, and Certification Preparation
- Review of key concepts and principles.
- Practical application exercises and case studies
- Creating and managing lube PMs and routes
- Creating and managing the lubrication inspection checklist
- Procedures and methods for identifying root cause of lubricant failure
- Group discussions and problem-solving sessions
- ICML MLT II certification exam preparation
- Q&A session
- Action planning
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Endorsed Education Provider
GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

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