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Course Code
TPC-004
Machinery Lubricant Analyst (MLA-I)
- Machine Lubricant Analyst Level I (MLA I) compliant with ISO 18436-4 and the Machinery Lubrication Technician Level I (MLT I). The MLA I develops competency for daily activities associated with lubrication tasks and basic lubricant analysis for machine condition monitoring, contamination control and problem detection. The MLT I is for those responsible for daily lubrication tasks, including oil changes, top-ups, greasing bearings, lubricant receiving and proper storage and care of lubricants and dispensing devices.
- You will learn proven industry methods for selecting, storing, filtering and testing lubricants to boost reliability and generate lasting results in machine efficiency/maintenance. As well as gaining better understanding of oil analysis, so they can align their efforts with those of maintenance professionals or oil analysis experts.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn the fundamental concepts of machinery lubrication.
- Learn the fundamentals concepts of effective of oil sampling.
- Learn the basics of lubricant analysis and result interpretation.
- Understand the importance of lubricant analysis in machine reliability.
- Prepare for ICML Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst: MLA I (ISO 18436-4, I) certification exam
Course Contents
- Maintenance strategy and machine failure
- Tribology and functions of lubricants
- Lubrication regimes (HD, EHD, mixed)
- Base oils, additives, oil & grease fundamental
- Viscosity, base oil & additive selection
- Machine‑specific lubricant requirements
- Environmental & application adjustments
- Lubricant application methods
- Oil vs grease, quantities & retube intervals
- Manual and automatic lubrication
- Single‑point & centralized systems
- Lube storage, handling & safety.
- Selection, operation & basic maintenance
- Contamination & filtration control
- Filtration system selection
- Oil sampling practices
- Lubricant health monitoring & testing
- Viscosity, Viscosity Index, Acid Number (TAN)
- Base Number (TBN), FTIR, RPVOT, Elemental Analysis
- Wear debris monitoring
Our Methodology
- Make coaching and monitoring innovative and using modern
- Media training also using on the go training by using interactive means and focusing on
- The exercises, practical applications and real situations study
- Live delivery method, instructor-led training
- Experienced consultant, trainers, and professional
- Qualified trainer with high-level experience
Attendance Reports
- Send daily attendance reports to training departments
- Send full attendance report to training dep. by the end of the course
- Attend 100 % from the course days also provide daily
- Issue attendance certificate for participant who attend minimum 80% from the course duration
Pre/Post Reports
- Pre- assessment before starting training
- Post assessment after finishing training
- Full report for the difference between Pre-& Post assessment
Who Should Attend
- Maintenance Professionals and Reliability Engineers
- Manufacturing and industrial engineers
- Lubrication Engineers, Craftsmen and Millwrights
- Predictive maintenance technicians
- Equipment Operators, Maintenance Managers and Lubrication Technicians
- Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors
- Craftsmen & millwrights
- Laboratory Analysts, Operations Managers
- Sales and Technical Service professionals involved in the lubricant industry
- All who seek to improve reliability programs
