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TRAINING
3-Day LLA-I Certification Course
MRG Lab’s LLA I training covers the body of knowledge set forth by the International Council of Machine Lubrication (ICML).
- Sample handling, cleanliness, and contaminant re-suspension
- Lubricant Health Monitoring — 16 different types of tests and their ASTM standards
- Reagent management and chemical handling
- Equipment and glassware cleaning and preparation
NOTE: The cost of this class does not include the price for registering for the ICML exam and that must be done on the ICML website.
3-Day LLA-II Certification Course
MRG Lab’s LLA I training covers the body of knowledge set forth by the International Council of Machine Lubrication (ICML).
- Lubricant health monitoring
- Testing for wrong or mixed lubricants
- Water contamination
- Glycol coolant contamination
- Soot contamination
- Fuel contamination
- Air contamination
- Particle contamination
- Wear particle monitoring and analysis
- Data interpretation
- Quality control
- Lubricant roles and functions
NOTE: The cost of this class does not include the price for registering for the ICML exam and that must be done on the ICML website.
3-Day MLA-I/MLT-I Certification Course
This course will help prepare the attendee for either the Level 1 Machine Lubricant Analyst™ (MLA-1) or the Machinery Lubrication Technician™ (MLT-1) certification exams.
- Proper greasing
- Oil lubrication methods
- Oil and grease sampling
- Setting up and maintaining a lubricant analysis laboratory or lab provider relationship
- MLA-I training will cover important topics of
- Sampling and analysis
- Hands-on opportunities in an operating oil and grease analysis laboratory.
- Establishes technologies to monitor program success
- Ensuring optimal machinery reliability and plant productivity
NOTE: The cost of this class does not include the price for registering for the ICML exam and that must be done on the ICML website.
3-Day MLA-II Certification Course
The Machinery Lubrication Analyst-II curriculum meets the standard set by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML). Candidate must receive 32 hours of documented formal training in machinery lubrication as outlined in the Body of Knowledge for MLA-II
- Lubricant roles and function
- Oil analysis maintenance strategies
- Oil sampling
- Lubricant health monitoring
- Lubricant contamination measurement and control
- Wear debris monitoring and analysis
NOTE: The cost of this class does not include the price for registering for the ICML exam and that must be done on the ICML website OR request that MRG registers you for the exam and the additional cost will be added onto the quote.
4.5-Day MLT-II Certification Course
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.
- Maintenance Strategy (5%)
- Lubrication Theory (5%)
- Lubricant Formulation (10%)
- Grease Application and Performance (5%)
- Lubricant Selection (15%)
- Lubricant Testing and Performance Analysis (10%)
- Lubricant Application (15%)
- Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (10%)
- Lubricant Condition Control (20%)
- Lube Storage and Management (5%)
NOTE: The cost of this class does not include the ICML Exam registration fee. You must register on the ICML site or request that MRG registers you, and the fee will be added to your quote.
2-Day Root Cause Failure Analysis Training
The focus is on preparing plant-level technicians, engineers, and managers to deal with failed manufacturing assets, including skill sets of part inspection, failure mode recognition, data gathering strategies and skills, employment of diagnostic tools, and identification of systemic issues for site-wide correction. The class structure includes hands-on sessions with actual plant failed components, and the breakout sessions into collaborative problem-solving teams that interact with a custom script to simulate the challenges of finding all relevant data sources and diagnostic inputs that will lead to a successful RCFA outcome.
- Provides real-world examples, experience, and skill sets that can immediately be applied to optimize an organization’s response
- Small class size to enable opportunities for small-group learning and collaboration
- Students will be exposed to over 30 unique failed parts and their accompanying data sets that they can observe, hold in their hands, and work through the process of developing an effective response for
4-Day MLE Workshop
This workshop will help prepare the attendee for the Machinery Lubrication Engineer certification exam. This will review the Body of Knowledge for MLE, including elements such as asset management, machine reliability and maintenance strategies, tribology, friction, wear and lubrication fundamentals, achieving optimum reliability from machinery, common job and task-based skills for lubrication engineers, risk management, root cause analysis and troubleshooting, managing waste and environmental compliance, and much more. This workshop is not meant to be a comprehensive prep course for the MLE, but experienced individuals may find this workshop helpful in reviewing and preparing to take this exam.
IR Level I Training
Attendees certified on Level I Infrared Thermography Certification for predictive maintenance monitoring will learn basic camera setup and operation, thermal and infrared science fundamentals, thermal measurement and thermography safety. Instruction on proper image attainment and documentation will also be provided.
MRG Labs’ training meets the requirement set forth by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). ASNT does not require an exam, but MRG provides a one-hour exam at the end of the training as part if the documentation for Infrared Level I certification.
IR Level II Training
This course will cover radiometric temperature measurement, emissivity, reflected temperature compensation and measurement resolution.
MRG Labs’ training meets the requirement set forth by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). ASNT does not require an exam, but MRG provides a one-hour exam at the end of the training as part if the documentation for Infrared Level II certification.
IR Thermography – Permit Holders
Custom developed curriculum, creation and printing of classroom materials, and delivery of training classes for “Introduction to IR Therography for Permit Holders”
- Two 4 hour training sessions, over the same 12 hour period
- 25-30 students per training session
- Course instructor is Richard Wurzbach, ASNT Level III, MRG Labs
WORKSHOPS
2-Day Cement & Mining Workshop
Mining professionals will gather for a two-day workshop to tackle machinery care and reliability improvement issues through laboratory time, classroom workshops, and hands-on training. The goal of this workshop will be to share and learn the best practices in reliability-based lubrication and lubricant analysis techniques, with the goal of delivering cost-saving solutions to the attendees and their companies. The class includes hands-on activities, networking, and a tour of a local facility to reinforce the class experience.
2-Day Metals Workshop
Metals professionals will gather for a two-day workshop to tackle machinery care and reliability improvement issues through laboratory time, classroom workshops, and hands-on training. The goal of this workshop will be to share and learn best practices in reliability-based lubrication and lubricant analysis techniques, with the goal of delivering cost-saving solutions to the attendees and their companies.
- Lubricant Analysis Testing
- Oil and Grease Analysis Case Studies
- Contamination Control
- Machine Retrofits (Hands-On)
- Building Work Practices in a Digital World
2-Day Power Generation Lubrication Workshop
Power generation professionals will gather for a 2-Day workshop to tackle machinery care and reliability improvement issues through laboratory time, classroom workshops and hands-on training. This workshop is beneficial for plant supervisors, plant engineers, reliability engineers, maintenance managers, and machine lubrication technicians that want to gain knowledge on lubrication replenishment and how to extend the useful life of critical components and reduce O&M costs.
- Nuclear Power
- Fossil Fired Units
- Wind Power
- Hydro Power
- Large Solar Arrays
- Gas Turbine Units
1-Day Food Processing Lubrication Workshop
Food production, Packaging, and Pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals will gather for a 1-day workshop to tackle machinery care and reliability improvement issues through laboratory time, classroom workshops, hands-on training and review and preparation for the FPL certification exam. The goal of this workshop will be to share and learn best practices in reliability-based lubrication and lubricant analysis techniques to deliver cost- saving solutions to the attendees and their companies.
NOTE: Exam will be offered at the end of the instruction for those wishing to pursue this certification. Exam fee not included in cost of workshop.
2-Day Pulp & Paper Lubrication Workshop
Pulp and paper professionals will gather for a two-day workshop to tackle machinery care and reliability improvement issues through laboratory time, classroom workshops and hands-on training. The goals of this workshop will be to share and learn best practices in reliability-based lubrication, lubricant analysis techniques and cost-saving solutions.
2-Day Transportation Industries Lubrication Workshop
Transportation professionals will gather for a two-day workshop to tackle machinery care and reliability improvement issues through laboratory time, classroom workshops, hands-on training and a lubrication-focused tour of a local transportation facility. The goal of this workshop will be to share and learn best practices in reliability-based lubrication and lubricant analysis techniques to deliver cost-saving solutions to the attendees and their companies.
2-Day GTA Boot Camp
In this highly focused lubrication workshop, attendees will learn about the Grease Thief Analyzer and gain hands-on training and in-depth classroom instruction to perform grease analysis per ASTM D7918. The goal is to get firsthand knowledge of the sampling process, proper use of the Grease Thief sampling kits, streamlined analysis process including die extrusion, grease colorimetry, and many other tests.
NOTE: Those who are already Grease Thief Analyzer owners will receive a 25% discount!
PocketLab Boot Camp
3 hour PocketLab boot camp with in depth training and shadowing experience virtually with MRG Labs.