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Industrial Machinery Lubrication & Oil Analysis
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Industrial Machinery Lubrication & Oil Analysis
Master Oil Analysis and Lubrication Management Best Practices
Created byOrbit Institute
Last updated 4/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of industrial lubrication and its role in equipment reliability.
- Identify lubricant constructions and the differences between oils and greases.
- Explain grease fundamentals and appropriate applications.
- Recognize common lubrication failure modes and their causes.
- Apply lubrication monitoring methods to prevent equipment damage.
- Perform basic oil analysis and interpret results for maintenance decisions.
- Identify sources of contamination and implement contamination control techniques.
- Apply correct oil and grease application methods for various equipment types.
- Manage lubricant storage and handling to maintain product quality and performance.
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Course content
1 section • 12 lectures • 2h 8m total length
Requirements
- No previous expereicne required
Description
The Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals course provides essential knowledge on the principles and practices of effective lubrication in industrial environments.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of lubrication, lubricant construction, and the key differences between oils and greases. The course also covers grease fundamentals, common lubrication failure modes, and the monitoring methods used to prevent equipment damage.
Learners will gain an understanding of basic oil analysis, contamination sources, and contamination control techniques, along with practical guidance on the proper application of both oil and grease.
The final modules address lubricant storage and management, ensuring reliability from storage to application.
This course is designed for professionals working in maintenance or operations of rotating equipment, providing critical foundational knowledge that is essential for maintaining asset reliability and preventing premature equipment failures.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to select, apply, and manage lubricants effectively, contributing to improved equipment performance and reduced maintenance costs.
Topics of Course
1. Introduction to Maintenance & Condition Monitoring
2. Condition Monitoring & Inspection Techniques
3. Introduction to Lubrication & Tribology
4. Lubrication Construction
5. Lubrication Additives
6. Lubrication Viscosity
7. Greases Fundamentals
8. Lubrication Failure & Monitoring Methods
9. Oil Sampling Best Practice
10. Contamination & Methods of Control
11. Oil & Grease Application Methods
12. Lubrication Storage, Handling & Management
Who this course is for:
- Maintenance technicians and engineers responsible for rotating equipment.
- Operations staff involved in equipment start-up, shutdown, and daily operation.
- Reliability and condition monitoring professionals.
- Lubrication technicians and oilers.
- Mechanical inspectors and planners.
- Facility and plant maintenance supervisors.
- Anyone seeking essential knowledge in lubrication to improve equipment reliability.