Early on, Noria’s experts and instructional designers recognized an industry-wide need to establish an effective blueprint for a best-practice-based lubrication program. Machinery Lubrication I (ML I) provides the essentials of proper lubricant application while instilling proven industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering and testing lubricants for improved machine reliability. Through ML I, you will move beyond the dated methods of vague, non-specific lubrication procedures to understand what to do and why there is a right way to do it.
By completing the course, you will leave ML I with a solid understanding of the crucial relationship between lubricant health and machine reliability, as well as understand how doing simple tasks or inspections right will significantly extend machine life and cut costs. You will also gain better understanding of oil analysis, allowing you to align your efforts with those of maintenance professionals or oil analysis experts
The Machinery Lubrication I course is especially beneficial for maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals who are directly responsible for lubrication tasks. In addition, planners, supervisors, managers, and other personnel can gain valuable insights into gaps in lubrication programs, cost-saving opportunities, and data-driven decision-making.
This course is ideal for roles such as:
Millwrights, Mechanics, Operators, and Lubrication Technicians
Inspectors
PdM Technicians, Reliability Engineers, and Maintenance Engineers
Reliability Managers and Maintenance Managers
Purchasing Managers and Plant Managers
Key Learning Outcomes
Understand the fundamentals of friction, wear, and the function of lubricants
Learn how to properly select, apply, and manage lubricants
Master techniques in oil analysis, contamination control, and filtration
Contribute to extending equipment life, reducing failures, and lowering maintenance costs
Be fully prepared for ICML certification exams such as MLT I or MLA I
Top Benefits
Learn industry best practices for daily lubrication tasks
Gain actionable insights to improve equipment reliability
Enhance decision-making through effective data analysis
Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in lubrication programs
Discover cost-saving strategies and efficiency gains
The ML I course contains 24 hours of material taught over three days. It is fully aligned with the body of knowledge of the International Council for Machinery Lubrication’s MLT I and MLA I certifications, and a sample schedule has been provided below.
| MORNING | AFTERNOON | |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Introduction and Setup Maintenance Strategies Fundamentals of Tribology Basics of Base Oils | Viscosity Additives Lubricant Fundamentals Grease |
| DAY 2 | Review Lubricant Failures Lubricating Oil Application Methods Lubricating Grease Application Methods Lubricant Selection | Lubricant Selection (Continued) Contamination Control |
| DAY 3 | Review Contamination (Continued) Contamination Control Fundamentals of Oil Analysis | Lubricant Storage and Management Machinery Modifications Fundamentals of Lubrication Field Inspections and Basic Equipment Care |
