Steel, aluminum, and metalworking present unique challenges to equipment reliability and lubrication of these capital-intensive production environments.  Gearboxes, roller bearings, wire drawing dies, machining centers, hydraulic reservoirs and electric motors are all operated in an environment that frequently includes very high temperatures, corrosive chemicals, and the accumulation of dirt and once molten debris in oils and […]

This course will prepare the attendee for the ICML Machinery Lubrication Analyst Level II certification exam. The course will focus on proper greasing, oil lubrication methods, oil and grease sampling and analysis, and setting up and maintaining a lubricant analysis laboratory or lab provider relationship. Attendees will experience a lab environment as the instructor demonstrates […]

The GreaseThief® Boot Camp is a two-day, highly focused workshop introducing the tools and techniques for inservice machinery grease sampling and analysis.  In addition to classroom time that give the background on the development of the current ASTM standards for sampling and analysis, much of the time spent is hands-on in the lab, learning from […]

MRG Labs’ LLA II training covers the body of knowledge set forth by the International Council of Machine Lubrication (ICML). Lubricant Health Monitoring – 20 different types of tests and their ASTM standards, with Data Correlation and Exception Testing Testing for the Wrong or Mixed Lubricants Contamination Testing: Water, Glycol, Soot, Fuel, Air, Particles Wear […]

Training follows the Body of Knowledge for ICML This course will help prepare the attendee for either the Level 1 Machine Lubricant Analyst™ (MLA1) or the Machinery Lubrication Technician™ (MLT1) certification exams. The course will focus on proper greasing, oil lubrication methods, selection of proper lubricants, maintenance strategies, and all aspects of the ICML MLT-I […]

This Thursday, we will be covering the topic of Grease Sampling per ASTM 7718. These free webinars will be each Thursday, at 1pm Eastern US time and will feature demonstrations, presentations and case studies of the world of Grease Sampling and Analysis. Led by Rich Wurzbach and the MRG Labs team, these 30-45 minute sessions […]

This Thursday, we will be covering the topic of Grease Colorimetry. These free webinars will be each Thursday, at 1pm Eastern US time and will feature demonstrations, presentations and case studies of the world of Grease Sampling and Analysis. Led by Rich Wurzbach and the MRG Labs team, these 30-45 minute sessions provide Q&A opportunities. […]

This Thursday, we will be covering the topic of Measuring Ferrous Debris in Greases. These free webinars will be each Thursday, at 1pm Eastern US time and will feature demonstrations, presentations and case studies of the world of Grease Sampling and Analysis. Led by Rich Wurzbach and the MRG Labs team, these 30-45 minute sessions […]

This Thursday, we will be covering the topic of Measuring Grease Consistency Changes by Die Extrusion and ASTM D7918. These free webinars will be each Thursday, at 1pm Eastern US time and will feature demonstrations, presentations and case studies of the world of Grease Sampling and Analysis. Led by Rich Wurzbach and the MRG Labs […]

The Machinery Lubrication Technician-II curriculum meets the standard set by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML). Candidate must have received 32 hours of documented formal training in machinery lubrication as outlined in the Body of Knowledge for MLT II. Course Outline I. Lubricant roles and function (4%) II. Oil Analysis Maintenance Strategies (4%) III. Oil Sampling […]