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Industrial Specialist Series: Metalworking, Hydraulics

Facilitated 8 week online industrial lubrication program.

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$495.00  per person

Prerequisite - Successful completion of Lubrication: Chemistry, Lubrication II - Equipment, Industrial: Grease, Gear Oil, Oils Analysis are highly recommended.

Industrial programs participants gain confidence to approach this complex and more profitable marketplace. Participants learn to: Explain critical aspects of industrial lubrication; Discuss and diagnose equipment lubrication problems with customers.


Curriculum & Topics

Selecting a Metalworking Fluid for New Equipment
  • Factors that can affect the performance of a metalworking fluid
  • The performance characteristics of different categories of metalworking fluid
  • The benefits of selecting the proper metalworking fluid
Troubleshooting Metal Working Problems
  • Potential causes of reduced tool life in tapping applications
  • Performance and physical characteristics of metalworking fluids
  • Role of analysis in determining metalworking fluid problems
Operation of a Hydraulic System
  • How it works
  • Hydraulic system components
  • Correct hydraulic fluid use
  • Preventing hydraulic oil deterioration
Fluid Recommendations for Hydraulic Pumps
  • Vane, piston & gear pumps differences
  • Pump types & fluid recommendations
  • Premium hydraulic fluid benefits
Hydraulic Fluid Compatibility
  • Benefits of premium hydraulic fluid
  • Anti-wear & R&O hydraulic fluids-the differences
  • Dangers of mixing hydraulic fluids
Contamination Leads to Hydraulic Problems
  • Hydraulic pump failure
  • Pump failure impact on industrial equipment
  • Protecting against pump & equipment failure

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