MLA-1/MLT-1 - Machinery Lubrication Technician ($495 USD)
3-DAY COURSE plus OPTIONAL EXAM (1/2 day)

COURSE OVERVIEW

Lubrigard is pleased to offer this 3-day online training, hosted by our friends at Des-Case, that covers both the MLT-1 and MLA-1 body of knowledge in accordance to ISO 18436-4. body of knowledge. This course provides the foundational training for reliability-centered machine lubrication work practices. This course will help you understand the positive impact that high quality lubrication practices can have on your machine's health and your plant's productivity.

Participants will learn how to transform an existing lubrication process from modest and reactive to thorough, accurate and proactive. The MLT-1 exam is administered through ICML.

Registration for the exam can be done through ICML at Lubecouncil.org or call (918)-259-2950.

Course Cost: $495 USD Exam cost: $275 USD (exam is optional)

In this course you will:

Understand how lubricants work, how to create lubricant specifications for different types of machines, and how to manage their condition.
Learn how to select a grease, the most effective application method, and how to determine the optimum application amount and frequency
Learn how to identify, prevent, and remediate lubricant contamination.
Learn how to design a world-class lubricant storage and handling system.
Understand the key elements and uses of oil analysis.
Learn how to modify equipment for lubrication, inspection, oil analysis, and contamination control.
Learn how to identify gaps in your program and create a game plan for your next steps.

Day 1

Role of Lubrication Machine Reliability
Lubrication Theory and Fundamentals
Lubricant Failure Modes
Lubricating Oil Application Methods

Day 2

Grease Application Methods
Lubricant Selection and Lubrication Considerations
Lubricant Contamination Control

Day 3

Storage and Handling of New Lubricants
Used Oil Analysis
Oil Sampling Methods
Equipment Modifications
Lubrication Program Gap Analysis

MLA-1/MLT-1 Body of Knowledge

I. Maintenance Strategy (5%)
A. Why machines fail
B. The impact of poor maintenance on company profits
C. The role of effective lubrication in failure avoidance

II. Lubrication Theory (10%)
A. Fundamentals of tribology
B. Functions of a lubricant
C. Hydrodynamic lubrication (sliding friction)
D. Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication (rolling friction)
E. Mixed-film lubrication

III. Lubricants (15%)
A. Base-oils
B. Additives and their functions
C. Oil lubricant physical, chemical and performance properties and classifications
D. Grease lubrication
1. How grease is made
2. Thickener types
3. Thickener compatibility
4. Grease lubricant physical, chemical and performance properties and classifications

IV. Lubricant Selection (15%)
A. Viscosity selection
B. Base-oil type selection
C. Additive system selection
D. Machine specific lubricant requirements
1. Hydraulic systems
2. Rolling element bearings
3. Journal bearings
4. Reciprocating engines
5. Gearing and gearboxes
E. Application and environment related adjustments

V. Lubricant Application (25%)
A. Basic calculations for determining required lubricant volume
B. Basic calculations to determine re-lube and change frequencies
C. When to select oil; when to select grease
D. Effective use of manual delivery techniques
E. Automatic delivery systems
1. Automated deliver options
a) Automated grease systems
b) Oil mist systems
c) Drip and wick lubricators
2. Deciding when to employ automated lubricators
3. Maintenance of automated lubrication systems

VI. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (10%)
A. Lube routes and scheduling
B. Oil analysis and technologies to assure lubrication effectiveness
C. Equipment tagging and identification

VII. Lube Condition Control (10%)
A. Filtration and separation technologies
B. Filter rating
C. Filtration system design and filter selection

VIII. Lube Storage and Management (10%)
A. Lubricant receiving procedures
B. Proper storage and inventory management
C. Lube storage containers
D. Proper storage of grease-guns and other lube application devices
E. Maintenance of automatic grease systems
F. Health and safety assurance

On the 4th day you may schedule a MLT-1 certification exam. You can read about and/or apply for the MLT-1 certification on the ICML website: http://www.lubecouncil.org/

To become certified, an individual must meet the following requirements:

Education and/or Experience - Candidates must have at least two years education (post-secondary) or on-the-job training in one or more of the following fields: machine lubrication, engineering, mechanical maintenance and/or maintenance trades.

Examination - Each candidate must successfully pass a written, 100 question, multiple-choice examination that evaluates the candidate's knowledge of the topic. Candidates have three hours to complete the closed-book examination. A score of 70% is required to pass the examination and achieve certification. Contact ICML about the availability of the exam in other languages.

The cost of the 3 day course is $495 USD per person. The cost of the exam is $275 USD. Attendees wishing to take the exam must register directly with ICML