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Machinery Lubrication (MLT I / MLA I)

Machinery Lubrication Level I (MLT I & MLA I Prep)

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Training 5 - Lubrication & Oil Analysis LUB-2000

Machinery Lubrication Level I (MLT I & MLA I Prep)

Master precision lubrication selection, storage, filtration and oil analysis in four days — preparing for ICML MLT I and MLA I certification exams.

Duration·3 Days Location·On-Site Participants·10-15
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Overview

What This Course Is About

This four-day course establishes the foundation for precision lubrication best practices. Participants learn how to efficiently select, store, filter, and apply lubricants while gaining practical knowledge of oil analysis and sampling methods. The course prepares participants for ICML MLT I and MLA I certification exams. Available as public classroom training, private on-site delivery, or recorded on-demand access through our online platform.

Key Topics Covered

  • Precision Lubrication & Machine Management Strategies
    Maintenance strategies, precision lubrication, machine reliability
  • Applied Tribology
    Friction, wear, surface damage, lubricant films, Stribeck Curve
  • Lubricant Construction & Performance Properties
    Base oils, additives, thickeners, oil & grease performance criteria
  • Lubricant Selection Practices
    Bearings, gearing, hydraulics, wire ropes, engines
  • Lubricant Application - Grease & Oil
    Dispensing tools, frequency, volume, automation, route management
  • Contamination Control & Storage
    Sump management, contaminant exclusion/removal, handling, storage
  • Introduction to Oil Analysis
    Sampling methods, property analysis, test slates, alarms, and limits
  • Why This Training Matters

  • Builds a complete foundation in precision lubrication practices
  • Prepares participants for MLT I & MLA I certification
  • Reduces lubrication-related equipment failures and contamination
  • Includes 500 practice exam questions & 550+ digital flash cards
  • Format

  • Public Training — attend an in-person event
  • Private On-Site — delivered at your facility
  • Recorded Online — self-paced access for 1 year
  • Who Should Attend
    • Anyone Pursuing MLT I or MLA I Certification
    • Maintenance and Lubrication Technicians
    • Maintenance Supervisors & Planners
    • Operators responsible for equipment lubrication
    Typical Daily Outline

    What 4 days looks like on the floor

    Day 1
    Day 2
    Day 3
    Day 4

    Lubrication Fundamentals & Tribology

  • Past, current, & future maintenance strategies
  • The concept of precision lubrication
  • The role of lubrication in machine reliability
  • Friction, motion, lubrication, and wear
  • Surface interaction: sliding and rolling
  • Surface damage: abrasive, adhesive, cavitation, corrosion
  • Lubricant films and surface protection
  • The Stribeck Curve and phase changes
  • Lubricant Construction, Performance & Selection

  • Lubricant categories and base oils
  • Additives and thickeners
  • Oil and grease performance criteria
  • Loss of additive performance
  • Element and journal bearing lubrication
  • Gearing and gear drive lubrication
  • Hydraulic system lubrication
  • Wire ropes, chains, and engine lubrication
  • Application, Contamination Control & Storage

  • Grease dispensing tools, frequency, & volume
  • Grease application automation and system maintenance
  • Route construction, scheduling, & management
  • Oil dispensing tools and methods
  • Sump management: the heart of precision lubrication
  • Contaminant types, exclusion, and removal
  • Lubricant consolidation and bulk storage
  • In-plant handling management and tools
  • Oil Analysis & Certification Preparation

  • Lubricant sampling tools and methods
  • Lubricant properties analysis
  • Solid contaminant analysis
  • Test slate, alarms, and limits development
  • Certification exam preparation and review
  • Practice exam questions & flash card review
  • Upon successful completion, participants will be capable of:

    • Understanding tribology principles and lubricant film behavior
    • Selecting the correct lubricant for bearings, gears, hydraulics, and engines
    • Evaluating oil and grease performance properties

    • Understanding correct grease volumes, frequencies, and delivery methods
    • Constructing and managing effective lubrication routes
    • Maintaining automated lubrication systems

    • Identifying, excluding, and removing contaminants
    • Implementing proper lubricant storage and handling practices

    • Applying proper oil sampling techniques
    • Understanding oil analysis results, alarms, and limits
    • Preparing for ICML MLT I or MLA I certification exams

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