This course is designed to enhance the technical expertise of mechanics, maintenance personnel, technicians, operators, and others who are associated with equipment maintenance.
Our teaching methods include heavy class participation, visual ids, texts, and actual components. Our instructors have many years of experience and take a non-intimidating, no-nonsense approach in their presentation. Attendees should bring note-taking material. This is a 32-hour course.
FOREWORD
It has been proven that lubrication is one of the most important jobs to maintain machinery in proper working condition. A good Maintenance Lubrication Program will increase production by the fact that the down time due to machine failures will be reduced to a minimum; also, the cost of repairs will be reduced with less parts and labor.
For years, most companies have been depending entirely on the lubrication suppliers to solve their lubrication problems and, in fact, these suppliers have done a very good job. Unfortunately, the sales representatives do not always have the time to do an intensive training program or a good follow-up with in-house personnel.
The investment in training is always recovered in a very short period of time by the improvement in downtime and equipment conditions.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE: To reduce downtime, increase production, and reduce repair costs. Every participant will be able to understand and have the necessary knowledge to prepare a good lubrication program for each machine. Improve trouble-shooting. Know the I.S.O. Standards and establish record keeping for preventative maintenance.
Section I
Importance of Lubrication, Types of Lubricants,
Characteristics, and Technical Terms
A. Use of Lubrication
1. Friction
2. Coefficient
3. Heat Transfer
4. Metric System vs. English System
5. Standards
6. Flushing Dirt
B. Types of Lubricants
1. Solid
2. Fluid
3. Gaseous
4. Plastic
5. Semi-Solid Classification
6. (0-6) Specific Gravity
7. Hardness
8. Chemical Base
9. Color
10. Melting Point
C. Terms
1. Viscosity
2. Viscosity Index
3. Gaseous
4. Plastic
5. Semi-Solid Classification
6. (0-6) Specific Gravity
7. Hardness
8. Chemical Base
9. Color
10. Melting Point
D. Oil Characteristics
1. Viscosity
2. Additives
3. V.I. Color
Section II
Lubrication, Application, and Lubricators
A. Bearing and Chain Lubrication
1. Ball
2. Roller
3. Journal Frequency
4. Relubrication
5. Quantity of Grease
6. How to Measure Quantity
B. Central Lubrication Systems
1. Gravity
2. Pressure
3. Oil Mist
4. Wicks
5. Rings
6. Drip Feed
7. Timers
8. Limit Switches
C. Lubricating Guns and Their Uses
1. Hand Pump
2. Metering
3. Identification
4. Lubrication Tags
5. Over Lubrication Effects
6. Under Lubrication Effects
7. Lubrication Technician Responsibilities
Section III
Lubrication Contamination Controls
Filtration and Preventative Maintenance
A. Lab Tests
1. ISO Particle Counts
2. BETA
3. Nominal
4. Absolute Filters Materials
5. Silt Control Filters
6. Filter Indicators
7. Sources of Contamination
8. Water Contamination (Bearings)
B.Hydraulic Oils
1. Hydraulic Oil
2. Oil Changes
3. Oil Characteristics
C. Oil Specifications
1. S.A.E.
2. S.U.S.
3. Centistoke
4. V.I. Transfer Equipment
5. Effect of Temperature
D. Preventative Maintenance
1. Machinery Inventory
2. List of Lubricants Per Machine Operations
3. List of Lubricants Per Group
4. Frequency and Quantities
5. Check List Showing Machine I.D.
6. Lubricating Pt. I.D.
7. Lubricant Type
8. Frequency
9. Quantity
10. Done by Machine Down or Operating
11. Lubricant Storage
E. Safety
1. Grease or Oil Spilling
2. Fire Hazards
3. Eye Protection
4. Skin Protection, Etc.
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