Condition Monitoring 101 begins with justification for condition based monitoring, followed by an introduction to historically established maintenance strategies, providing understanding of the differences and benefits of each, continuing with an overview of the steps to implement and execute a program, and concluding with information on lubricant functions and properties in the context of Condition Monitoring. Sampling procedures and testing instrumentation are also discussed. Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
Lubrication Fundamentals and Basic Applications. Basic lubrication 103 is a new condensed one-day course. It is designed primarily for the person entering the lubrication field who needs a broad introduction to lubricants, lubricant building blocks, and lubricating materials. This course is also for persons not directly involved, but who need a broad overview of lubricants and basic lubricating components. This course does not require the course taker to have a formal scientific degree or background, although many technical terms and concepts are covered. Experienced people attend the course to be kept up to date on the latest developments especially in those areas not directly related to their job function or area of expertise. Thus, Basic Lubrication 103 is usually attended by a broad cross section of people, such as technical, technical service, sales, marketing, manufacturing, maintenance, and management, who in some way are involved in the industry. The Basic course will focus on the fundamentals of lubrication associated with fluid film lubrication and grease as it applies to basic lubricated components such as gears and bearings. Also, the course will review some basics around base stocks, synthetic lubricants and lab testing.
Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
Bearings and Their Lubrication (ABMA) - Meeting Registration not included Sunday, May 16: 8 am • 5 pm This special course is offered in collaboration with ABMA; Thus, there is a separate registration fee policy. Rolling element bearings and lubrication are important elements of the world of Tribology; STLE in association with ABMA is offering this full day course to provide a better understanding of rolling element bearings, their design features and characteristics, tolerances and precision, selection criteria including load capacities and life, lubrication, mounting, materials, and common failure modes. Particular attention will be given applications in gearboxes, electric motors, pumps, paper machines, mining equipment, steel making equipment, and off-highway equipment. Applications utilizing both oil and grease lubrication are discussed. Bearing experts from ABMA member companies such as NSK, SKF, Timken, etc., will provide the training. Hands-on training with interactive discussions will complement the learning experience. Annual Meeting Registration not required to take this course and is not included in this price
Metalworking Fluids Course 125 - Health, Safety and Microbiology. MWF 125 is a one day introductory course that discusses health & safety issues involved in the use of metalworking fluids. This course is designed for those new to the metalworking fluid industry from a chemical supplier, formulator, fluid maintenance and end user perspectives. Students will be informed about the reasons metalworking fluids can cause health & safety problems and ways to minimize them. Topics covering microbial contamination issues, metalworking fluid and additive toxicology, industrial hygiene and mist effects will give the student a good feel for the challenges facing metalworking fluid suppliers and end users. The course will be capped by student participation in a metalworking fluid mist case study. Students will be given an opportunity to solve an actual real world problem. Key topics are: MWF Microbiology, Microbial Concerns & Controls Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Mist, Health Effects of MWF Microbes, Mist Case Study Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
Synthetic Lubricants Course 203 - Non-petroleum Fluids and Their Uses. The Synthetic Fluids course is designed primarily for formulators and users of lubricating materials. This course provides an overview of non-petroleum based lubricants, their comparison to each other and to petroleum oil. Each section covers the chemistry, strength and weaknesses of each material and basic application. Key topics are: Introduction to Synthetic fluids, Polyglycols, Silicones, Polyalphaolefins, Esters, Fluorocarbons, Alkylated Aromatics, Phosphates Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
Automotive Tribology Course 201 This totally new course provides a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of a typical automotive tribological system including engine, transmission, driveline, and other powertrain components. Lubrication and surface engineering principles will be applied to provide a unified approach to practical automotive powertrain systems. Key topics are: Automotive Engine and Transmission Hardware Overview, The Role of Surface Texture in Automotive Tribology, Engine Oils, Transmission Fluids, Automotive Fuels, Automotive Fleet Maintenance, The Future of Automotive Propulsion Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
Condition Monitoring 201 An intermediate course, begins with an introduction to machinery failure and causal analysis. A discussion on lubricant and machinery failure modes and condition indicators follows. Then various testing methods and techniques for identifying and quantifying such conditions, including potential or impending failures, are presented. CM 201 also provides insight into the pros and cons of on-line, on-site and laboratory analysis for different applications. A discussion on data interpretation, including concepts and case studies, then transitions to data management and integration to close the course. Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
Metal Removal Fluids Course 115 Metal removal operations, the chemistry of metal removal fluids and insight into understanding and controlling metal removal fluid failure are all stressed in this course. In addition, the need to control microbial contamination and the importance of adopting a health & safety program in a facility machining metal are also covered. Key topics are: Metal Removal Operations, Metalworking Fluid Chemistry, Controlling Microbial Contamination, Industrial Hygiene, Understanding and Controlling Metal Removal Fluid Failure, Condition Monitoring, Fluid Condition Management Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
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Basic Grease (NLGI) - Meeting Registration not included Wednesday, May 19: 8 am • 5 pm This special course is offered in collaboration with NLGI; Thus, there is a separate registration fee policy. The course is a basic, but comprehensive, overview of all aspects of lubricating grease. The basics of grease formulation components are covered, including base oils, the many different thickener types and grease performance additives. Manufacturing technologies are reviewed, as well as grease testing significance and methods. Included is a discussion detailing how to select the proper grease for an application, and a variety of examples of both industrial and automotive applications are discussed. Annual Meeting Registration not required to take this course and is not included in this price
Advanced Lubrication Course 301 This is a focused, higher-level course on tribology, lubricants and lubricant formulation. Experienced professionals, including those who have completed STLE's Basic Lubrication course, will benefit from this more focused and advanced session on lubricant technology. This course assumes fundamental knowledge of lubricants and lubrication principles or completion of Basic Lubrication 101-102. Advanced Lubrication 301 targets individuals employed by oil and additive companies, experienced lubricant end-users and other technical professionals interested in expanding their basic lubrication knowledge. Key concepts taught in this course include: Wear, Wear mechanisms, How to diagnose wear problems from equipment failure, Types of additives used in lubricants, the mechanism of how they work, Oil rheology and lubricant viscosity theory, Low-temperature properties of lubricants, Viscosity Index Improvers, Low- and high-shear rate properties of lubricants and how these properties are measured. Annual Meeting Registration is required to take this course
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