COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Define lubricant.
• Describe the relationship between friction and wear.
• Explain how a lubricant reduces friction.
• List the functions of a lubricant.
• Identify the main types of lubrication.
• Describe the characteristics of oil used in industry.
• Describe the characteristics of grease used in industry.
• Describe the characteristics of solid lubricants.
• Define viscosity.
• Explain the role of viscosity in lubricant selection.
• Identify common lubricant delivery methods.
• Describe proper lubricant application procedure.
• Identify signs that a machine should be lubricated.
• Describe the potential effects of overlubrication.
• Describe proper procedure for maintaining and storing lubricants.
• Describe proper lubricant safety procedure. 

COURSE OUTLINE

• Objectives
• Definition of a Lubricant
• Friction and Wear
• How Lubricants Work
• Lubricant Functions
• Types of Lubrication
• Lubricating with Oil
• Lubricating with Grease
• Solid Lubricants
• Lubricant Selection and Viscosity
• Effects of Viscosity
• Lubricant Delivery Methods
• Applying Lubricants to Machinery
• Lubrication Frequency
• Effects of Overlubrication
• Maintaining and Storing Lubricants
• Lubricant Safety
• Summary