Asset Lubrication Technician

(ALT)

ASSET LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN (ALT)

Are you unsure whether your machine has too much or too little lubrication? Are you questioning what type of lubrication your machines need? Are you wondering how an effective lubrication program can reduce downtime?

Our Asset Lubrication Technician Seminar may be just what your site personnel need.

  • OVERVIEW

    • 3-Day Class (24 hrs): Tuesday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm
    • Optional Certification Testing is available Friday 8am - 10am

    This 3-day seminar provides an introduction to machinery lubrication and the techniques used to analyze lubricating fluids. The student focuses on machine failure modes and the role of lubrication in asset health, preventive, and predictive maintenance. The student learns the fundamentals of tribology, chemical composition of lubricating fluids, and various types of lubricating systems. This course follows the recommended guidelines for body of knowledge and curriculum requirements for a level 1 MLA or MLT certification according to International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML).


    Students that complete this course with a 70% pass rate or higher will achieve a level 1 certification per ISO 18436-4.

  • INTENDED AUDIENCE

    Lubrication Technicians, Lubrication Analysts, Mechanics/Millwrights, Planners/Schedulers, Machine Operators, Maintenance Managers, Reliability Engineers


    Anyone that deals with the application, storage, and handling of lubricants.

  • PREREQUISITES

    None.  General familiarity with oil and grease applications is helpful.

  • SEMINAR FEES & OPTIONAL EXAM

    SEMINAR FEE: $1,495


    OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAM: $275

    • The curriculum for the ALT course follows the guidelines set forth by the ISO 18436-4,1 standard for lubrication certification.  The exam provided by Technical Associates fits the requirements for the ISO 18436-4,1 exam standard.
    • This curriculum also fits the body of knowledge for the MLA 1 and MLT 1 certification exams from the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML).
    • Students that complete this course with a 70% pass rate or higher will achieve a level 1 certification per ISO 18436-4.
    • To apply for the ICML exams: https://www.icmlonline.com/apply/

    A  5% DISCOUNT will be given for full payments received at least 60 DAYS  prior to the seminar start date.


    Seminars Fees include textbook, breaks, and lunches.

Seminar Agenda



  • Maintenance Strategies
  • Why and how various failure modes occur
  • How an effective lubrication program can reduce downtime
  • How oil analysis can improve lubrication effectiveness
  • 4 primary types of maintenance strategies and how they affect a maintenance program


  • Lubrication Theory & Fundamentals
  • How lubricants are made
  • What additives are and how they work
  • Various types of oil films and how they affect surface wear
  • Differences between oils and greases



  • Lubricant Selection
  • Viscosity
  • Base oils
  • Additives
  • Lubricants for various applications/machines


  • Application of Lubricants
  • Volume calculations
  • Frequency calculations
  • Manual applications
  • Automatic applications




  • Storage and Handling
  • Proper storage techniques & locations
  • Portable lubricant containers
  • Grease guns
  • Health and Safety


  • Lubricant Contamination Control
  • Filter types and uses
  • Filter efficiency ratings
  • Filtrations systems and design
  • Air breathers
  • Seals/shields/barriers
  • Reservoir size/design
  • Proper transfer and storage procedures


  • Oil Sampling/Analysis
  • Proper sample collection methods
  • Proper handling/storage of sampling equipment
  • Bottle cleanliness
  • Oxidation 
  • Thermal degradation
  • Additive depletion
  • Testing procedures and types
  • Basic understanding of oil reports
  • Wear mechanisms


Seminar Fee: $1,495

A  5% DISCOUNT will be given for full payments received at least 60 DAYS  prior to the seminar start date.

Seminars Fees include textbook, breaks, and lunches.

When registering for a seminar, please do not forget to fill out the SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM either before or after visiting our ONLINE STORE to make sure we have all the correct information needed to properly fill out all Certificates, as well as the information we need to best tailor the seminar to meet your individual needs based on the instrumentation used at your company.

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