La lubricacion y el mantenimiento bajo condicion

Deepen your understanding of lubrication management and condition-based maintenance. This course provides comprehensive knowledge to achieve effective lubrication based on reliability goals.

Key topics covered:

• Tribology: Explore tribology as a powerful tool for lubrication management, including implementation and program steps.
• Predictive Technology: Learn to select the right predictive technologies for optimizing lubrication practices.
• Lubricant Analysis: Understand how to leverage lubricant analysis as a key diagnostic tool.
• Lubrication Practices: Master best practices for lubrication management and implementation.
• Lubrication Audits: Conduct effective lubrication audits to identify areas for improvement.
• General Recommendations: Gain valuable insights and general recommendations for optimal lubrication.

Cost Analysis & Automation:

• Lubrication Costs: Analyze fixed, variable, administrative, and failure-related costs associated with lubrication in maintenance.
• Justifying Automation: Learn how to justify the investment in an automated lubrication system.
• Cost Evaluation: Perform conceptual cost evaluations, considering both visible and hidden costs.
• Return on Investment: Understand how automation can translate into significant savings and reduced costs.

Supplier Management:

• Choosing the Right Supplier: Learn how to select the best lubricant supplier for your needs.
• Supplier Evaluation: Develop a framework for evaluating potential suppliers, including key criteria and questions to ask.
• Cost Considerations: Understand the costs associated with changing suppliers, particularly for lubricants.
• Supplier Selection Process: Follow basic steps for choosing a lubricant supplier.

Lubrication Calculations & Best Practices:

• Lubrication Quantities & Frequencies: Master calculations for determining appropriate lubrication quantities and frequencies.
• Bearing Lubrication: Explore basic and advanced considerations for lubricating bearings.
• Tribological Principles: Understand fundamental tribological concepts, including the lambda factor and film thickness.
• Lambda & Film Thickness: Learn to determine and apply the lambda factor and film thickness calculations.
• Viscosity Calculations: Calculate base oil viscosity and viscosity at operating temperature.
• Grease Selection & Frequency: Calculate grease quantities and optimal relubrication frequencies.
• Relubrication Adjustments: Understand and apply adjustments based on SKF guidelines.
• Maintenance Tips: Discover practical maintenance tips for grease application.
• SKF Re-greasing Method: Learn the SKF method for re-greasing bearings.
• Software Recommendations: Explore software solutions for lubrication management.
• Oil vs. Grease: Understand when to use oil versus grease for bearing lubrication.