Introduction to Lubrication is a practical, foundational course designed for people who work around lubricated equipment but need a stronger understanding of how lubricants work, why they fail, and how correct lubrication practices improve reliability. This course explains the essential principles of lubrication in clear, accessible language. Participants will learn what lubricants are designed to do, how oils and greases are formulated, how viscosity affects machine performance, and why contamination, incorrect lubricant selection, poor storage, and poor application practices are major contributors to equipment failure. The course is ideal for maintenance technicians, reliability personnel, planners, engineers, supervisors, store personnel, and salespeople who need a broad but practical understanding of lubrication. Content provider: Lubrication Experts.
The role of lubrication in reducing friction, wear, heat, and corrosion The difference between oils and greases How base oils and additives work together Viscosity, viscosity index, and lubricant grades
Lubrication regimes, including boundary, mixed, and full-film lubrication Common lubricant types used in industrial equipment Basic lubricant selection principles Contamination control fundamentals Good lubricant storage, handling, and application practices Common lubrication-related failure modes How better lubrication practices improve asset reliability and reduce maintenance costs
Michel Refaat is NATCOM's Laboratory and Customer Support Manager for Lubrication Care Solutions, running the company's oil-analysis lab and leading its lubrication and oil condition-monitoring training. A Cairo University engineer, he spent over eleven years as a Quality Engineer with LafargeHolcim — validating test methods and training lab staff to EN and ASTM standards. His courses are grounded in hands-on laboratory practice, not theory.
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