This is a self-paced course on Machinery Lubrication Level II.

Machinery Lubrication II (ML II) covers advanced lubrication topics like lubricant selection, troubleshooting, predictive maintenance and more. Professionals who already understand the benefits and potential in excellent lubrication practices will greatly benefit from the “big picture” aspect of ML II; gaining the tools to make comprehensive improvements in the workplace that save big on time, money, and even storage space and training resources. Students will be prepared to take the ICML Level II Machinery Lubrication Technician certification exam.

What you’ll Learn:

Troubleshooting lubrication problems
Major data-collection guidelines
How to recognize wear patterns for gears and bearings
Lubrication and Oil Analysis Metrics
Measuring lubrication effectiveness and how it impacts return on net assets
Base oils, Viscosity index and Lubricant Consolidation
Lubricant properties and how to match them to machines
How to make the same lubricant serve multiple purposes
Thermal Stability
Antioxidants’ effect on lubricants
The negative impacts of varnish, sludge and deposits
Air and Foam
Know when foam in oil is a problem and how to control aeration
Lubricant degradation
Know when lubricants are past service and what causes early damage

Course Outline:

• Base oil fundamentals
• Understanding and analyzing machine wear
• Integrating oil analysis with vibration analysis
• Fluid properties analysis
• Additive depletion
• Contamination analysis
• Grease analysis
• Onsite oil analysis options
• Designing an oil analysis program
• Cost-benefit analysis

Some of the skills that you would have acquired by the end of this course includes

• Develop rapid-fire troubleshooting skills!
• Squeeze maximum life from lubricants!
• Reduce downtime and operating costs quickly and substantially
• Take aim on reactive maintenance!