1. Provides the student with a general intro to the practical aspects of machinery lubrication
2. Awareness training for mechanics, operators or others who indirectly affect machinery lubrication or as an introduction for lubrication technicians
3. Perfect Result Based Overview for managers and supervisors
4. Utilizes case study approach; Review the necessary steps taken ensuring success
5. A refresher course for those who have been previously educated on the subject
6. What is included:
   1. Course book that corresponds to instructor's power point presentation
   2. Interactive session with film showing
   3. Lunch and coffee breaks during the day
   4. One (1) issue of Machinery Lubrication magazine
   5. Credit voucher worth $179; applicable to future public courses or onsite trainings
7. Who should attend:
   1. All Maintenance Professionals in the Agriculture Industries
   2. Operators, Mechanics, Technicians
   3. Reliability Engineers
   4. Production/Operations crew
8. Outline:
   1. Successful case studies in Brazil and Mexico
   2. Intro to lubricants & lube fundamentals
   3. Intro to contamination control
   4. Lube storage & handling
   5. Best practices for bearing lubrication
   6. Best practices for gearing lubrication
   7. Steps to achieving lube excellence
   8. Condition Monitoring tools
9. This course may be taught in combination with other CRE courses during the same week, or in conjunction with consulting services to minimize travel and living expenses

Lubrication Program for Sweet Success (LPSS)

1. Successful case studies in Brazil and Mexico
   1. Presentation of factual numbers
   2. Enumerate steps taken to achieve success
2. Intro to lubricants & lube fundamentals
   1. Six important functions of lubricating oils
   2. How oils and greases are formulated and why it is important
   3. How friction is generated in lubricated machinery
   4. The importance of oil film thickness and critical clearances
   5. Understanding how oil degrades and the consequences we face
3. Intro to contamination control
   1. Types of wear and it?s causes and what we can do about it
   2. Seven most destructive contaminants and how to control them
   3. Proactive maintenance in three steps
   4. Understanding the ISO solid contaminant code
   5. 10 ways to maximize filter cart use
   6. Strategies for removing contaminants from the oil
   7. How to select vents and breathers
   8. Headspace management techniques for keeping oil dry
   9. Dire consequences for mixing lubricants
4. Lube storage & handlingnt
   1. Best practices for inspecting new lubricant deliveries prior to use
   2. Used lubricant storage, handling and disposal best practices
   3. How to set up a world class lube room
   4. The best hardware and containers for transferring lubricants
5. Best practices for bearing lubrication
   1. Knowing what lubricant to use, how much and how frequent
   2. Troubleshooting tips
6. Best practices for gearing lubrication
   1. Realizing the basic elements of a gear oil and how to keep it stable
   2. Correct level of oil and various application methods
7. Steps to achieving lube excellence
8. Condition Monitoring tools
   1. Importance of making Oil Analysis work for accurate feedback
   2. Steps for a successful Oil Sampling
   3. Corrective measures from the report