Machinery Lubrication II

Machinery Lubrication II moves beyond a fundamental understanding of lubrication based reliability, this course extends to the application of these topics creating the ability to assess, evaluate and select the right lubricants for each situation.

The learner will leave with a review of key lubrication concepts, and extend to lubricant properties their importance, to how they are tested and evaluated. Learners will develop a deeper understanding of the causes and impacts of lubricant failure as well as how to stop or delay the failure. In addition to lubricant failure, an examination of the causes of machine failure and how to stop or hinder this type of failure.

ML II will cover the lifecycle of a lubricant, from reception, storage, transfer, application, to disposal, with special emphasis on the key performance indicators, oil analysis and machine modifications necessary at each stage. Students will be prepared to take the ICML Level II Machinery Lubrication Technician Certification Exam

Course Highlights

  • 1. Lubrication Preventive Maintenance Optimisation & Design

    Designing world-class lubrication PM programs
    Task frequency optimization based on operating conditions
    Eliminating over- and under-lubrication risks
    Integrating lubrication strategy into overall asset reliability plans

  • 2. Troubleshooting Lubrication Problems

    Identifying root causes of lubrication-related failures
    Recognizing contamination, starvation, and overheating issues
    Interpreting abnormal wear patterns and lubricant conditions
    Corrective action strategies to prevent repeat failures

  • 3. Lubrication & Oil Analysis Metrics

    Key oil analysis parameters and what they reveal
    Wear debris analysis and contamination indicators
    Setting alarm limits and trending data effectively
    Turning lab data into actionable maintenance decisions

  • 4. Oil Drains, Flushing & Reservoir Management

    Determining optimal oil drain intervals
    Flushing techniques for contamination removal
    Reservoir cleanliness and contamination control practices
    Managing oil storage and transfer to prevent degradation

  • 5. Lubrication Excellence for New Equipment

    Accessorising new assets for maintainability and contamination control
    Proper placement of breathers, sight glasses, and sampling ports
    Designing systems for safe and precise lubrication
    Ensuring lubrication readiness at commissioning

  • 6. Grease & Oil Application Best Practices

    Correct grease and oil selection for application types
    Precision application methods and tools
    Avoiding cross-contamination and mixing risks
    Establishing standardized lubrication procedures

  • 7. Advanced Lubrication Techniques

    Condition-based lubrication strategies
    Precision lubrication and contamination exclusion
    Filtration upgrades and offline kidney-loop systems
    Reliability-centred lubrication program implementation

  • 8. Lubricant Fundamentals: Base Oils, Viscosity & Stability

    Understanding base oil types and performance characteristics
    Viscosity selection and viscosity index considerations
    Oxidation resistance and thermal stability fundamentals
    Air release characteristics and foam control mechanisms

  • 8. Lubricant Degradation, Selection & Consolidation

    Mechanisms of lubricant degradation and failure
    Identifying additive depletion and chemical breakdown
    Lubricant selection based on load, speed, and environment
    Lubricant consolidation strategies to reduce complexity and risk