LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE SEMINARS

Maintenance Seminars:

We offer general or individual training seminars for maintenance personnel, engineering staff and design engineers for better lubrication technology understanding. In addition to an extensive consultation before, during and after the implementation of GG Friction Antidote.

Your benefits:

In addition to an extensive consultation before, during and after the implementation of GG Friction Antidote, our maintenance seminars are for beginners and experienced practitioner, both benefit even-handedly from consolidated basic and specialized know-how in the field of lubrication technology and tribology.

Learn the four hard-fast rules to go by when determining if an after-market additive is right for your application. Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, if you follow these four rules, you can acquire useful actionable information and make the right decision. Making the right choice saves your company money. Additionally, you will learn the pertinent destructive conditions that could destroy your oil even if you are using a “super lubricant”.

• Update about the latest developments and trends	• Gain knowledge and exchange ideas with experts from the industry
• Mistake avoidance at the lubricant purchase and application	• Expertise for maintenance optimization
• Connect with new network-contacts

Are you ready to achieve maximum operational efficiency? Contact us today and let’s get started.

Would you like to learn about Machinery Reliability and Maintenance Procedures? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Defining a Failure – How It Occurs and Proceeds with Time	• Root Causes of Failures
• The Pareto Principle or the 80/20 Rule	• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Failure Patterns	• Failure Occurrence
• Maintenance Strategies	• Breakdown Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance	• Predictive Maintenance
• Proactive Maintenance	• Cost of Reliability
• Maintenance versus Production	• General Maintenance Practices

Would you like to learn about Lubrication Fundamentals? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• The Primary Functions of a Lubricant	• Surface Interaction
• The Factors That Affect Friction	• Accomplishing Friction Reduction
• Surface Roughness and Oil Film Thickness	• Specific Film Thickness (Lambda)
• Bearing Life Versus Lubricant Film Thickness	• Lubrication Regimes
• Boundary Lubrication	• Mixed Lubrication
• Hydrodynamic Lubrication (HD)	• Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication (EHL)
• The Stribeck Curve

Would you like to learn about Mineral Base Oils (Refining and the Re-Refining of Used Oils)? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Atmospheric Distillation	• Vacuum Distillation
• Refining	• De-asphalting
• De-Waxing	• Blending
• Acid/Clay Refining	• Solvent Extraction
• Catalytic Hydrogenation	• Hydro-finishing
• Hydro-treating	• High-Pressure Hydrogenation
• API Group Numbers	• General Base Oil Properties
• Re-Refining	• Typical Re-Refining Process of Used Oil

Would you like to learn about Synthetic Base Oils? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Polyalphaolefin (PAO) and details	• Dibasic Acid Esters (Diesters) and details
• Polyolesters and details	• Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) and details
• Phosphate Esters and details	• Property Comparisons of Mineral Oils and Synthetic Fluids

Would you like to learn about Surface Protective Additives, Performance Additives and Lubricant Protective Additives in Engine Lubricants? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Base Oils + Additives (Finished Lubricant)	• Conventional Additives
• Antioxidants	• Rust and Corrosion Inhibitors
• Viscosity Index Improvers	• Anti-Wear (AW) Agents
• Extreme Pressure (EP) Additives	• Detergents
• Dispersants	• Anti-Foaming Agents
• Friction Modifiers	• Pour Point Depressants
• Demulsifiers	• Emulsifiers
• Biocides	• Tackifiers
• Solid Additives	• Molybdenum (Moly)
• Graphite	• Poly-Tetra-Fluoro-Ethylene or PTFE (Teflon^TM)
• Borate

Would you like to learn about Biodegradable Lubricants? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Biodegradeability	• Biobased
• Food-Grade (H1)	• Toxicity
• Cleaning and Flushing Techniques for Conversion to Biodegradeable Fluids	• Monitoring the Condition of Biodegradeable Oils in Service

Would you like to learn about Lubricant Properties and Testing (of New Oils and Greases)? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Density or Specific Gravity	• Polarity
• Aniline Point	• Viscosity
• Viscosity Index (VI)	• Pour Point
• Flash Point	• Neutralization Number (Acid and Base Numbers)
• Oxidation Stability	• Thermal and Cocking Tests
• Rust Inhibition	• Copper Corrosion
• Foaming	• Demulsibility (Water Separation)
• Anti-wear Properties and Wear Testing	• Load-carrying Properties and EP Testing
• Timken Extreme Pressure Test	• FZG Four-Square Gear Test
• Oil Filtration	• Typical Oil Tests for New Oil
• Grease-specific Testing and Properties	• Rust and Oxidation
• Penetration	• Compatibility
• Dropping Point	• Apparent Viscosity or Resistance to Flow
• Water Resistance	• Mechanical Stability
• Oil Separation (Bleed)	• Extreme Pressure
• Tests for Characterizing Grease Properties and Performance	• Biodegradability Testing

Would you like to learn about Grease Types? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Grease Advantages	• Grease Disadvantages
• Grease Grades and Grade Selection	• National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) Grease Grades
• Base Oil Type and Viscosity	• Grease Components and Their Influence

Would you like to learn about Grease Applications (Greasing)? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Storage	• Seals, Shields and Open Bearings
• Comparison of Bearing Configurations	• Grease Guns
• Grease Gun Calibration	• Grease Fittings
• Single-Point Lubricators	• Central Lubrication Systems
• Single-line Parallel System	• Single-line Progressive System
• Dual-line Parallel System	• Initial Factory Fill of Bearings
• Regreasing in Service (Basic Regreasing Procedure)	• Hot Running Electric Motors
• Rolling Element Bearing Speed Factors	• Regreasing Frequency and Amounts of Grease
• Reduction Factors f₁to f₆ for Poor Operating and Environmental Conditions	• Ultrasonic Greasing
• Greasing Journal Bearings	• Grease Grade Selection and Application Guidelines
• Temperature Considerations	• Contamination Considerations
• Automotive Greases

Would you like to learn about Oil Application Systems? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Manual Brush or Oil Can	• Drip and Wick Applicators
• Rings and Collar Oilers	• Constant-Level Oilers
• Splash Lubricated Gear Drives	• Continuous Forced-oil Circulation
• Right-angle Gear Drive – Bath and Slinger Combo	• Air-Activated Centralized Oil Lubrication Systems
• Pneumatic Airline Oilers	• Oil-mist Lubrication

Would you like to learn about Viscosity? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Defining Viscosity	• Measuring Viscosity
• Measuring Viscosity	• Kinematic Viscosity
• Absolute (or Dynamic Viscosity)	• Viscosity Index
• Viscosity Grade Systems	• ISO Viscosity Grades
• SAE J-300 Engine Oil Viscosity Classification	• Single-Grade Engine Oils
• Multi-Grade Engine Oils	• Viscosity Index Improver Polymers – Viscosity and Shear Effects
• Viscosity Index Improver Behavior (Non-Newtonian Flow)	• Revisiting Multi-Grade Engine Oils
• Gear Oil Viscosity Classifications	• Equivalence of Viscosity Grading Systems
• Viscosity Grade Equivalents	• Viscosity Temperature Chart

• Viscosity Blending Chart

Would you like to learn about Journal Bearings and Their Lubrication? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Function of a Journal Bearing	• Types of Journal Bearings
• Lubrication of Journal Bearings	• Viscosity Grade Selection
• Contamination

Would you like to learn about Rolling Element Bearings and Their Lubrication? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Function of a Rolling Element Bearing	• Types of Rolling Element Bearings
• Loads	• Oil Level
• Bearing Temperatures	• Oil Lubrication of Rolling Element Bearings
• Type of Oil	• Rolling Bearing Speed Factors
• Viscosity Grade Selection	• Influence of Contaminants on Rolling Bearing Life
• Particles	• Effect of Water on Rolling Bearing Fatigue Life

Would you like to learn about Industrial Gear Oils? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Gear Types	• Gear Configurations
• Gear Oil Types	• Extreme Pressure Gear Oils
• Non-EP Oils	• Compounded Gear Oils
• Limitations of Existing EP Additive Technology	• Oil Levels
• Temperatures	• Gear Speed
• Viscosity Selection	• The AGMA System
• The ISO System	• Gear Failures

Would you like to learn about Automotive Gear Oils (Including Automatic Transmission Fluid and Tractor Fluids)? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Manual Transmissions, Automatic Transmissions, Semi-Automatic (Powershift) Transmissions, Transaxels, Transfer Cases, Differentials, Final Drives and Tractor/Wet-Brake “universal” Applications	• API Service Classifications for EP AND Non-EP Automotive Gear Oils
• SAE Gear Oil Viscosity Grades	• Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF)
• Industrial Transmission Fluids	• The Use of Engine Oils in Industrial Transmissions
• Tractor Fluids

Would you like to learn about Engine Oils and Their Classifications? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• The API Gasoline (Petrol) and Diesel Engine Service Classification System	• “S” (Service Classification for Gasoline (Petrol) Engines
• “C” (Commercial Classification for Diesel Engines)	• Combined API Service Classifications
• International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)	• OEM Specifications
• Oil Viscosity	• Fuel Economy
• Oil Consumption	• Engine Oil Temperatures
• Natural Gas Engine Lubrication	• Ash deposits
• Valve recession and Valve guttering or torching	• Air/fuel ratios
• Nitration	• Oil change intervals
• General Lubricant Recommendations by Natural Gas Engine Manufacturers	• Railroad Locomotive and Marine Engines

Would you like to learn about Hydraulic Fluids? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Hydraulic Components	• Reservoir
• Hydraulic Pump	• Pressure Control Valves
• Directional Control Valves	• Flow or Volume Control Valves
• Filters	• Coolers
• Hydraulic Motors and Actuators or Cylinders	• Gear Pumps
• Vane Pumps	• Piston Pumps
• Hydraulic Fluids	• Oil Types (Additives)
• Rust and Oxidation (R&O) Oils	• Anti-wear (AW) Oils
• Multi-viscosity Anti-wear (VI-improved, AW) Oils	• Engine Oils
• Biodegradable Oils	• Fire-resistant Oils
• Viscosity	• Compatibility of Hydraulic Oil
• Hydraulic Oil Properties and Specifications	• Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance

Would you like to learn about Fire-Resistant Fluids? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Types of Fire-Resistant Fluids	• Oil-in-Water Emulsions (ISO HFA)
• Water-Glycol Fluids (ISO HFC)	• Synthetic Fire-Resistant Fluids (ISO HFD)
• Converting to Fire-Resistant Fluids	• Precautions for the Prevention of Hydraulic System Fires

Would you like to learn about Turbine and Turbine Oils? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Steam Turbines	• Gas Turbines
• Hydro (Water) Turbines	• General Turbine Lubrication Systems
• Typical U.S. and European Turbine Oil Requirements

Would you like to learn about Compressors and Their Lubrication? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Types of Compressors and Their Lubrication	• Reciprocating Compressors
• Rotary Screw Compressors	• Rotary Lobe Blowers
• Rotary Vane Compressors	• Centrifugal Compressors
• Axial Flow Compressors

Would you like to learn about Contamination? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Particle Contamination	• New Cleanliness Level (ISO Code)
• Water Contamination	• Effect of Water on Rolling Bearing – Fatigue Life
• Air Contamination	• Moisture Life Extension Model
• Fuel Contamination	• Coolant (Glycol Antifreeze) Contamination
• Soot Contamination

Would you like to learn about Contamination Control (Particle Filtration and Water Removal)? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Controlling Particle Contamination	• Keeping Particles from Getting into the Oil
• Particle Removal (Filtration)	• Typical Cleanliness Levels
• Filter Efficiency Ratings (Beta Ratios)	• Absolute Filter Ratings
• Nominal Ratings of Filters	• Filter Media
• Filter Types	• Surface-type Elements
• Depth-type Elements	• Filter Locations in Industrial Applications
• Full-flow Filters	• Bypass Oil Filtration
• Specifying a Filter Cart	• Factors that Affect Filtration
• Filtration System Checklist	• Contaminant Separators
• Controlling Water Contamination	• Water Removal
• Gravity settling	• Centrifuge
• Polymer absorption	• Vacuum dehydration
• Coalescing filters	• Air sparging
• Dialysis	• Thin film evaporation
• Headspace air flow

Would you like to learn about Seals (Contamination and Leakage Control)? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Bearing Seals (for Greased Rolling Element Bearings)	• Comparison of Bearing Configurations
• Shaft Seals	• Lip Seals
• Bearing Isolators	• Shaft Bearing Housing Seals
• Reciprocating Cylinder Rod Seals	• Factors that affect sealing
• Factors that Govern the Operating Limits of Oil Seals	• Seal Material Selection
• Elastomer Compatibility of Synthetic Fluids	• Temperature Limits for Use of Seals and O-Ring Materials
• Leakage

Would you like to learn about Storage and Handling (Lubricants and Equipment)? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Lubricants	• Health and Safety-Related Items
• Things to like	• Things to dislike
• Grease Specific	• Used Oil Disposal
• Storage of Equipment

Would you like to learn about Oil Changes and Flushing? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Oil Changes	• Condition-based oil changes
• Time-based oil changes	• Typical Oil Drain Intervals
• Partial oil drains	• Oil Draining Best Practices
• Oil Refilling Best Practices	• Flushing
• Hot oil flushing	• Solvents and detergent chemicals
• Mechanical Cleaning

Would you like to learn about Metalworking Fluids and Way Equipment? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Metalworking Fluids	• Cutting and Removal of Metal
• Types of Lubricants/Coolants	• Neat/Straight oils
• Soluble/Emulsifiable oils	• Semi-synthetics
• Synthetics	• Forming and Shaping
• Protection (Rust Protection)	• Quenching Options Rated from Distortion and heat Transfer
• Metalworking Fluid Safety and Handling	• Machine Tool Way Lubricants

Would you like to learn about Oil Analysis? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Oil Analysis	• Selecting the Laboratory
• Selecting Oil Analysis Tests By Application	• Summary of Wear Debris Detection
• Technique Summary	• Beginner’s Guide to Oil Analysis Reports
• Monitoring Oxidation (Of the Oil)	• Testing for Water (In the Oil)
• Sampling Frequency	• Oil Sampling
• Sampling Location	• Sampling from small circulating systems
• Sampling from non-circulating sumps	• Sampling from large oil circulating systems
• Good Actions	• Bad Actions (Things to Avoid)
• Sampling Bottle Cleanliness	• Interpreting the Results
• Dealing with the Wear Data	• Setting Alarms and Limits
• Field Tests	• The “One-Minute Daily Inspection”

Would you like to learn about Wear Mechanisms and Types of Failures? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Wear Mechanisms and Types of Failures	• Rolling Contact Fatigue
• Subsurface Fatigue	• Surface (Initiated or Induced) Fatigue
• Abrasive Wear	• Adhesive Wear
• Corrosive Wear	• False Brinelling
• Fretting Corrosion (Frictional Corrosion)	• Electrical (Discharge) Erosion
• Plastic Deformation (Denting, True Brinelling)	• Fractures
• Cavitation (Erosion)

Would you like to learn about Troubleshooting – Identifying Wear and Root Cause Failure Analysis? Seminar includes the following tutorials:

• Data Collection	• The Preliminary Inspection – Still Collecting Data
• The Main Inspection	• Assessment of the Data
• Corrective Action	• Inform Others
• Follow Up	• Eight Steps to Applied Failure Analysis
• General Guide for Troubleshooting Common Industrial Oil Problems	• Solving Recurring Problems

Unearth the benefits of GG Friction Antidote – An investment that pays off and your benefits at a glance:

Innovative tribological solutions are our passion. We’re proud to offer unmatched friction reduction for a better environment and a quick return on your investment. Through personal contact and consultation, we offer reliable service, support and help our clients to be successful in all industries and markets.

Profitability:

Switching over to a high-performance lubricant pays off although purchasing costs may seem higher at first, less maintenance and longer vehicles/machinery parts lifecycle may already mean less strain on your budget in the short to medium term.

Continuous production processes and predictable maintenance intervals reduce production losses to a minimum. Consistently high lubricant quality ensures continuous, maintenance-free long-term lubrication for high plant availability. Continuous supply of fresh GG Friction Antidote treated lubricant to the lubrication points keeps friction low and reduces energy costs.

Safety:

Longer lubrication intervals reduce the frequency of maintenance work and the need for your staff to work in danger zones. Lubrication systems can therefore considerably reduce occupational safety risks in work areas that are difficult to access.

Reliability:

GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants ensure reliable, clean and precise lubrication around the clock. Plant availability is ensured by continuous friction reduction of the application. Lubrication with GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants help to prevent significant rolling bearing failures.

Need a good ROI? How about 3,900%?

It may sound too outrageous to be true, but the Institute of Mechanical Engineers estimates every $1,000 spent on proper lubrication yields $40,000 in savings.

INSTANT ROI FOR OPTIMIZING YOUR LUBRICATION REGIMEN

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The information in this literature is intended to provide education and knowledge to a reader with technical experience for the possible application of GG Friction Antidote. It constitutes neither an assurance of your vehicle/machinery optimization nor does it release the user from the obligation of performing preliminary tests with GG Friction Antidote. We recommend contacting our technical consulting staff to discuss your specific application. We can offer you services and solutions for your heavy machinery and equipment.

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