Fundamentals of Lubrication

This comprehensive interactive multimedia-training program, consisting of two lessons, trains participants to recognize various types of lubrication systems.

The course also covers their maintenance requirements, including ring, bath, splash, constant level, and forced feed lubrication systems, as well as understand how they operate.

Prerequisites

This lesson is designed so that no prior knowledge is required. However, a know-ledge of applied mathematics is recommended.

Description

This lesson explains the concepts of lubrication, friction, and viscosity and demonstrates the benefits of a proper lubrication program. Additionally, the properties of common solid, semi-solid, and liquid lubricants are described as well as the benefits associated with synthetic lubricants and the functions of additives and inhibitors. Common types and causes of lubricant contamination are described and proper methods of lubricant storage are demonstrated.

Objectives

Define lubrication. Explain the benefits of a proper lubrication program. Define friction. Identify factors that contribute to friction. Identify the three basic types of friction. Describe three types of lubrication applications used to reduce friction. Define viscosity. Describe three types of liquid lubricants and some typical applications. Describe the properties of liquid lubricants. Describe types of semi-solid lubricants and some typical applications. Describe conditions or circumstances under which it would be preferable to use grease as a lubricant. Describe the properties of semi-solid lubricants. Describe types of solid lubricants and some typical applications. Describe the properties of solid lubricants. Identify some of the benefits of using synthetic lubricants. Explain the function of additives and inhibitors. Describe types of lubricant contamination. Describe how to prevent lubricant contamination. Describe proper methods of lubricant storage.