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Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals | Machinery Lubrication | Oil Analysis

 WHY CHOOSE NORIA?
The Difference is in the Details
It’s been said that the only constant thing is change. At Noria, we realize change is vital for a
company to thrive and sustain for the future. Positive change is impacted through a variety of
means, but one important vehicle for change is education.

We are the Source. We Have Been Down

Noria is the global authority in machinery This Road Before.
lubrication and oil analysis. Each year, we train
Noria’s team of experts combines a wide
thousands of professionals worldwide – and in
variety of industry experience in reliability,
more than 10 different languages – on innovative
engineering and lubrication excellence to
plant reliability measures through excellence in
provide world-class training and expertise.
machine lubrication. Our training encompasses
all types of mechanized industries. Whether you need industry education,
technical consulting, failure investigation or
program/analysis development, our experts
We Share Your Passion. can help you.
Noria continues to pursue a mission of inspiring
Along with extensive experience, Noria’s
change through education by providing
customers with the tools, resources and team relies on a large network of industry
expertise to achieve the tremendous, untapped leaders to stay current with
potential that lubrication excellence has to offer. industry technologies, trends
and client needs. Our team
works hard to bring the best
services and highest level of
expertise to each client.

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We Work Together with You.
CONTENTS
Time is money, and your time is valuable. To
accommodate our customers, Noria offers a
variety of training options that includes online Using Education as a Catalyst for Change 4
and private training. We can also customize
course curriculum and training to achieve your Your Learning Path 6
desired results.
Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals 8
We Implement Change
that Endures. Food Processing
The difference is in the details. Noria’s courses Equipment Lubrication 10
are designed to align with the needs of adult
learners, as determined by expert staff that
includes an adult-learning specialist, an
Machinery Lubrication I 12
instructional designer and multiple graphic
artists and video/multimedia developers. Machinery Lubrication II 14
Training sessions are goal-oriented, relevant
and practical. Interactive opportunities are
incorporated when possible to maximize
Oil Analysis Report
knowledge retention and understanding. Interpretation Workshop 16

Oil Analysis II 18
We Want You to Succeed.
All course material – from beginner to Oil Analysis III 20
advanced – is task-based and immediately
applicable in the workplace. Students receive
preventive maintenance tips and learn why Noria Services 22
every strategy is important. Knowledge is
powerful and when our workforce becomes Online Learning 24
empowered with excellent lubrication
methods, the results are a safer, more efficient
and more reliable industry. Onsite Training 25

Reliability Skills Series 26

We Guarantee Satisfaction.
Noria proudly stands behind our training
courses. If you’re not satisfied with the
Registration Page 27
information and insights you gain at these
events, we will refund 100% of your paid
registration fee.

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 Using Education as a
Catalyst for Change
Transforming the Industry through Training

Natalie Blythe, Noria Corporation

The only
“
“The only thing that is constant is change,” said Heraclitus
of Ephesus.
This statement has never been truer than today.
According to a recent study by the Manufacturing Insti-
tute, more than 75% of manufacturers experienced a thing that is
constant is
moderate or serious shortage of qualified applicants for
skilled and highly skilled production positions. The study also
found that this skills shortage costs manufacturers up to 11%
of net earnings. To combat this, the Manufacturing Institute
reported that manufacturers invest approximately $1,000 in
training per employee each year (“Out of Inventory” 2-10).
change
But what drove this change in education?
“The change came from requests by companies with a reli- looking for knowledgeable employees or competent employees,”
ability focus and industry professionals who needed to get their says Chris Christenson, director of education at Noria.
teams to correctly apply lubrication in the facility. At the corpo- “The focus for each organization varies with the different
rate level, organizations need training to impact the business, roles within the facility, but it can be hard to pinpoint because
but the question comes down to whether an organization is the requirements are driven by each organization,” he says.
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“Some companies do want technicians facets. First, the trainings are designed
to have certification as a prerequisite
for a job. At this level, there’s already
for utilizing the student’s experience to
unlock new knowledge. Then, the train-
Through
been a pre-awareness for the knowl-
edge, and that education is the impetus
ings help the students internalize the new
concepts by relating it to their individual
knowledge,
for change.”
Christenson has a lengthy history as
experiences. Lastly, students gain confir-
mation of the training’s importance
we want to
an educator and instructional course
designer. Prior to joining Noria, he was
through in-class discussions.
“It’s important to have a time where
spark that
the senior learning manager at the
University of Phoenix, leading training
participants reflect, talk about their
experiences and have the instructor
need for
facilitation, deployment of operational
programs and diagnosis and coaching of
record those experiences on a board.
That way, every time someone references
change and
staff and leadership for three territories.
Before that, he served as the campus
his/her experience, the class can go back
to that issue and discuss it,” Christenson with our
college chair for the University of Phoenix
and computer graphics chair for the
says. “It’s a slight position change from
telling someone what is good to showing hands-on
Career Education Corporation.
Having been at Noria for five years,
them what is good, and being able to
show change is powerful.” courses, we
Christenson has thrown himself into
revamping the training program. “For the
Noria’s model supports evidence
from a recent study that showed how want to
first two years, my time was spent getting
our content into a logical flow and
adult learners need to make the connec-
tion from the curriculum and program show you
working with our instructors on stan-
dardizing their approach,” he says.
content to workplace performance and
career development to promote contin- how to make
that change.
Prior to Christenson’s arrival, Noria’s uous learning behaviors (Yoo and
training courses needed the addition of Huang, 2013).
interactive experiences which lead to “By using the adult learning approach,
applied learning. This approach greatly we can break down the mindset of ‘We
increases comprehension and retention. do it this way because this is the way veterans transition into the next phase
With this focus on the student’s experi- we’ve always done it’ and show how of their career, and possibly retirement,”
ence, Noria’s courses are aligned with the education is catalyst for change,” Chris- Christenson says. In response, he
needs of adult learners – a concept which tenson says.
believes companies are starting to realize
is gaining momentum within the ever- With its continual focus on evolving
the need to change their reliability
evolving workplace. and improving their courses, Noria is also
approach from reactive to proactive.
With adult learners, their learning prepared to aid facilities experiencing
“When bringing in a new workforce, you
styles are different than traditional generational changes in its workforce,
students, and the training approach and particularly since the maintenance and want to ensure they are learning good,
delivery needs to reflect that. Adult reliability industry is on the cusp of its structured processes rather than what
learners, defined as a person who is older own “Great Crew Change,” a term passed through the grapevine.”
than 25 and involved in forms of learning, recently used during the 2016 downturn Christenson’s ultimate goal is for
are typically employed full-time, looking in the oil and gas industry that referred Noria to be the world-renowned source
to enhance their professional lives to the large workforce generation gap for applied knowledge. “Through knowl-
through education and use their personal and subsequent talent shortage. edge, we want to spark that need for
experience as a resource (Pappas). “In five to 10 years, a lot of institu- change and with our hands-on courses,
Keeping adult learners in mind, Noria tional knowledge – from veteran we want to show you how to make
divided its training model into three employees – will be leaving as these that change.”
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 FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT
Something For Everyone
Noria’s course plan is versatile. From beginners to experienced technicians and engineers, we can
help you no matter what stage you are currently. Follow the entire course track, progressing from
beginner to the expert level, or pick and choose according to your specific needs and interests.

The course progression shown is recommended but not

required. To determine the best course for you, contact
us at 918-392-5063 or email [email protected].

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Basic to Most Advanced
Noria’s courses are built from the same foundational concepts, layering more detailed explorations
or specialized topics in higher level coursework. The chart below gives a glimpse into which topics
are emphasized in each course as well as how technically detailed the information is. Topic areas
are classified from the most basic (♦) to the most advanced (♦ ♦ ♦ ♦).

Industrial Machinery Machinery

Topic Area Lubrication
Fundamentals Lubrication I Lubrication II
Oil Analysis II Oil Analysis III

Maintenance Strategies ♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Lubrication Concepts ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦

Fundamentals of
♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦
Machine Wear

Lubricant Selection ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦

Reception and Storage ♦♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ N/A N/A

Handling and Application ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦ ♦

Contamination Control ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦

Lubricant Analysis ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦

Wear Debris Analysis N/A N/A N/A ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦

Oil Analysis Program N/A N/A N/A ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦

Environmental Disposal ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ N/A N/A

MLT I and
Certification Preparation N/A MLT II MLA II MLA III
MLA I
Private Public, Private Public, Private Public, Private Public, Private
Availability
Classroom Classroom & Online Classroom Classroom Classroom

Topic Area Scale From 1-4 ♦

For dates, complete course description

description, or
or to
to enroll,
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 Bridging The Gap Training Options

INDUSTRIAL
• ONSITE

LUBRICATION FUNDAMENTALS
Course Topics
Lay the Groundwork for Future
Contributions • Receiving and Inspecting
Every job has a specialized skillset rooted in its New Lubricants
foundation. Industrial Lubrication Fundamentals
• Maintaining Lubricant
is the starting point for individuals with all levels
of mechanical or maintenance experience. This Containers, Machines and
essential course provides strong techniques Lubricant Storage Areas
and perspective for those with some lubrication • Maintaining Lube
knowledge, while presenting sound practical
Room Inventory
material and instructions for those starting their
journey in the field. • Removing Contaminants from
Based on extensive collaboration between Noria and New Oils with Filter Carts or
plant reliability professionals, the skillset for basic Installed Systems
lubrication excellence provides students with the most • Protecting Lubricant Integrity
useful, up-to-date information. This course presents
through Contamination Control
materials in a task-based context, so students receive
a well-rounded experience by engaging in interactive • Transporting and
exercises, discussing case studies and gaining Applying Lubricants
confidence through hands-on examples.
• Conducting Field Inspections
on Machines
Who Should Attend?
As an entry-level course, Industrial Lubrication • Excluding and Removing
Fundamentals is designed for individuals with little Contaminants from Lubricated
to no technical background, who are responsible for Machines
lubrication tasks. Attendee job titles may include
• Sampling Lubricants
lubrication technicians, maintenance technicians,
millwrights, mechanics, oilers, machine operators, • Importance of Safety, Leak and
multicraft technicians, etc. Spill Response, and Disposal of
Hazardous Materials
• Modifying Machinery for
Contamination Control, Safety
and Reliability Improvement
Want to learn more about
this course? Download • Understanding the Communication
our brochure or visit and Administrative Tasks
Noria.com/train. Necessary for Your Role

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 Take This Course If You Are Responsible For:
• Electric Motors • Gas/Steam Turbines • Paper Machines
• Compressors • Gearboxes • Process Pumps
• Diesel Engines • Hydraulic Systems • Rolling Mills
• Final Drives • Hydrostatic Transmissions • Blowers/Fans

Training That Benefits Topics Include:

Your Entire Facility • Conducting inspections
Training is an ongoing process; not just a one-time
event. We realize the need for constant training • Oil changes
and made this course easy to take back with you. • Electric motor bearing regreasing
Upon taking this course, you will receive 90-day
access to Noria’s video-based procedures used • Installation of external oil level indicators,
in the course. Each video procedure comes with valves, quick connectors and more
a printable job aid to ensure you can take the • Oil sampling
training with you as you head out to the plant floor.
With access to our world-class procedures, you • Using top-up containers
can refresh and review the content learned in the
course anytime and anywhere. • Oil filtration using a dedicated filter cart

Noria produced instantly usable knowledge,

which will definitely result in changes in the way
we handle lubricants and lubrication systems.
– Joe Kelly, Maintenance Engineer, Akzo Nobel

For dates, complete course description

description, or
or to
to enroll,
enroll visit Noria.com/train or call 1-800-597-5460 9
 1 DAY
TRAINING NEW
FOOD PROCESSING COURSE

EQUIPMENT LUBRICATION
Best Practices for Safety and Compliance

Training Options
Course Description
When it comes to food processing, effective • Public
lubrication is fundamental to reliable and • Onsite
efficient manufacturing. When the Food Safety
Modernization Act (FSMA) was enacted 2011,
manufacturers contributing to the creation of
food, pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements
were mandated to implement systems and
Course Topics
controls that specifically address the hazards
which impact the safety of the food supply. • How to develop a plan for
This new law puts the burden on the individual assessing current food-grade
company’s CEO and board of directors to lubricant use
ensure that the food produced is safe. The
• How to conduct a Hazard
implementation of the Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Points (HACCP) and the Hazard Analysis
Analysis and Critical Control
and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) Points (HACCP) review of
emerged as primary guiding principles, shifting your lubrication program
the focus on responding to contamination in the • How to develop compliant
U.S. food supply to prevention.
standard operating
procedures
Where Does Your • How the various food-
Lubrication Program Fit In? grade lubricant requirements
When it comes to the lubrication and lubricant and consequences of non-
contributions to FSMA, facilities need to compliance contribute to
implement, follow and maintain several procedures the biological, chemical and
to ensure compliance. These steps range from
physical risks outlined
creating a dedicated maintenance team and
documented procedures to using the right in FSMA
lubricants and properly applying them. Facilities • How to prepare for an FDA
also need to understand the various contamination inspection and know what
types (biological, physical and chemical threats),
you will need for an FDA
along with ensuring their lubrication program
uses a lubricant identification system and proper inspection
lubricant storage and handling. At the end of
the day, you need to ensure that your lubrication
program can be held accountable for meeting the
FSMA legislation.

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 Gauge Your Confidence Level
When determining your confidence level, ask yourself these questions:

• How confident are you that your maintenance plan will meet all the requirements of HARPC?
• Can you produce that plan to FDA inspectors?
• Who is your qualified FSMA team?
• Do you have the right lubricants – are they food grade and the right type?
• Eliminate all the guesswork with this course

History Behind the Legislation

After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the United States
government created the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism
Preparedness and Response Act (2002) to establish procedures for
protecting the public from a threatened or actual bioterrorist attack
on the U.S. food supply and other food-related emergencies. Since
then, there have been dramatic changes in the global food system,
including a more high-tech and complex food supply, shifting
demographics and increased need for understanding food-borne
illnesses, their consequences and ways to prevent them. The recent
enactment of the Food Safety Modernization Act has increased the
responsibility of the manufactures to ensure food purity.

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 Technical Knowledge Starts with a Solid Foundation
Training Options
MACHINERY • Public

LUBRICATION I
• Online
• Onsite

Course Topics
Learn the Crucial Elements of
Maintenance, Lubricant Selection • How Lubrication Affects
and Filtration Machine Reliability
Early on, Noria's experts and instructional designers • Lubrication Fundamentals
recognized an industry-wide need to establish
• Additives, Base Oils and
an effective blueprint for a best-practice-based
lubrication program. Machinery Lubrication I (ML I) Grease Thickeners
provides the essentials of proper lubricant application • Lubricant Performance Properties
while instilling proven industry methods for selecting,
storing, filtering and testing lubricants for improved • Additive Functions
machine reliability. Through ML I, you will move beyond • Food-grade and Environmentally
the dated methods of vague, non-specific lubrication friendly Lubricants
procedures to understand what to do and why there is
a right way to do it. • Grease and Oil Lubrication
By completing the course, you will leave ML I with a Methods
solid understanding of the crucial relationship between • Lubricants and Fluids for Journal/
lubricant health and machine reliability, as well as Rolling-Element Bearings, Gears,
understand how doing simple tasks or inspections Automotive, Compressors, Steam/
right will significantly extend machine life and cut
Gas Turbines, Hydraulics
costs. You will also gain better understanding of oil
analysis, allowing you to align your efforts with those • Contamination Control
of maintenance professionals or oil analysis experts.
• Oil Drains, Flushing and Reservoir
Management
• Storing/Handling Lubricants

Get Certified
Machinery Lubrication I prepares
students for ICML Level I MLT
certification. Certification testing
is available the Friday following
the training. Register for your
Want to learn more exam at LubeCouncil.org.
about this course?
Download our brochure
or visit Noria.com/train.

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 Through our Machinery Lubrication training,
IKEC initiated a lubrication program that saves
them $2 million each year in annual losses.
noria.com/serv/customers

Take This Course If You Are Responsible For:

• Lubrication procurement • Procedure/quality-control implementation
• Equipment maintenance • Identifying cost-saving methods
• Ensuring equipment readiness and uptime • Operations planning
• Efficiency initiatives/design • Equipment reliability

Don't Forget Your Study Packet

Designed for both ICML Level I MLT and Level I MLA certification,
the Level I MLT/MLA Study Packet includes:
Flash Card Pack - 385 flash cards designed in preparation for
ICML Level I MLT certification.
125-Question Practice Exam - A great assessment tool, this
multiple-choice practice test is preparation for ICML Level I
MLT certification. It is licensed for use by one person.
How to Take a Multiple-Choice Exam - This booklet contains
advice from professionals who have passed ICML certification
exams as well as helpful hints to prepare the night before the exam, steps to take before
entering the exam room; techniques for time management during the exam, and advice for
handling diverse types of questions.
Machinery Lubrication Reference Guide - Packed with useful checklists, look-up tables,
charts and illustrations, this reference guide is designed to make information easily
accessible where you need it. Also doubles as a handy, on-the-job reference tool!
Oil Analysis Basics - With 90+ illustrations, figures and look-up tables, this book presents
the fundamentals of oil analysis for machinery condition monitoring in an easy-to-
understand format. The book covers everything from how to take a proper oil sample to
how to select a test slate for your applications.
The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication - Noria’s all-time bestseller, this book
contains useful, actionable information that is ready for immediate use. The book contains
understandable explanations of how lubricants work, what they’re made of and how they break
down. Covering topics ranging from engine lubricants to industrial oils and hydraulic fluids, The
Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication is page-turner that will stay on the shelf.

Add the Study Packet to your course registration, or visit us at store.noria.com.

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 Advanced Training in Lubrication Excellence
Training Options
MACHINERY • Public

LUBRICATION II
• Online
• Onsite

Course Topics
Take Charge of Your
Lubrication Program • Lubrication Preventive
Maintenance Optimization
Machinery Lubrication II (ML II) covers advanced
and Design
lubrication topics like lubricant selection,
troubleshooting, predictive maintenance and more. • Troubleshooting Lubrication
Designed for maintenance professionals with a Problems
solid understanding of the benefits and potential
in excellent lubrication practices, this course builds • Lubrication and Oil
upon their knowledge and provides an in-depth Analysis Metrics
look into the world of lubrication. • Oil Drains, Flushing and
Built as a continuation of ML I, the ML II course Reservoir Management
prompts you to analyze machines for wear
symptoms and select lubricants and additives to • Accessorizing New Equipment
counteract or prevent damage. for Lubrication Excellence
Through ML II, you will be able to distinguish the • Lubricating Grease and Oil
appropriate lubricants and additives for every Application
application in your facility, guide staff in conducting
basic maintenance and analyze machine/fluid
• Advanced Lubrication Techniques
indicators for potential problems. These tools will • Base Oils
enable you to make comprehensive improvements
in the workplace, resulting in key savings of time, • Viscosity and Viscosity Index
money, storage space and training resources. • Oxidation and
Thermal Stability
• Air Release and Foam Control
• Lubricant Degradation
• Lubricant Selection
and Consolidation

Want to learn more Get Certified

about this course?
Machinery Lubrication II prepares
Download our brochure
students for ICML Level II MLT
or visit Noria.com/train.
certification. Certification testing
is available the Friday following
the training. Register for your
exam at LubeCouncil.org.

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 Take This Course If You Are Responsible For:
• Lubrication procurement • Troubleshooting equipment
• Equipment maintenance design/process/material

• Systems operation/management • Equipment reliability

• Checking meters/recording instruments • Production management

• Mechanical inspections • Procedure/quality-control implementation

• Controlling lubricant contamination • Identifying cost-saving methods

Get Certified
Certification testing is the Friday following your training and conducted by
the International Council for Machinery Lubrication.

Which Certifications?
Completion of Machinery Lubrication I and Machinery Lubrication II will
prepare you for Level I Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT) and Level II
Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT) ICML certification exams.

For more information What Is ICML?

or to register for a The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) is a vendor-neutral,
certification exam, visit not-for-profit organization founded to facilitate the growth and development
LubeCouncil.org. of machine lubrication as a technical field of endeavor. In addition to other
activities, ICML offers skill certification testing for individuals in the fields of
machine condition monitoring, lubrication and oil analysis.

...the information I learned can

improve our hydraulic systems by 40%.
-Vernon Player, PDM Tech, International Paper

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 2 DAY
TRAINING NEW
COURSE
OIL ANALYSIS REPORT
INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP
Training Options
Course Description
High-quality oil analysis is one of the • Public
most valuable tools in the condition- • Onsite
monitoring toolbox. Oil analysis labs
work hard to place critical machine Course Topics
condition data at your fingertips, but
it’s up to you to take it the rest of the • Using trend report results to identify potential
way. In this course, you will learn a
lubricant failures
systematic approach to translating
oil analysis reports into actionable • Identifying machine wear and failure modes from
maintenance decisions. You will report data
learn how to select the right tests
• Determining when to change, clean or restore
for measuring the right data points
lubricant properties
for specific processes, environments
and machine conditions. The course • Identifying when additives have been depleted
also touches on achieving accurate • Using elemental analysis results to determine
and consistent data collection,
wear locations and mechanisms
removing data noise to accurately
identify false results, elemental • Selecting correct test packages for collecting
analysis interpretation, interpreting meaningful data on in-service lubricants
metallurgical composition
• Extracting meaningful analysis from test reports
combinations to identify wear modes,
setting key performance indicators • Determining lubricant condition and actions to
(KPIs) and alarm limits. ensure optimum lubricant performance
• Identifying when the environment and operation
Stop Wasting Money have impacted the lubricant
on Oil Analysis • Applying a systematic approach to reviewing
Oil analysis isn’t cheap, and neither test results and setting next steps
is the equipment on which it reveals • Identifying data noise from improper lubricant
information. Every year, industrial sampling and diagnosing potential sources
plants pay millions of dollars for
commercial laboratories to perform • Identifying a quality lab based upon key standards
analysis on used and new oil • Integrating field test and lab analysis results for
samples. Unfortunately, most of the developing a lubricant health scorecard
plant personnel who receive these
lab reports do not understand the • Applying a systematic approach for quick and
basics of how to interpret them. In effective data interpretation
this course, you will learn how to • Interpreting results for determining base oil
mine your oil analysis data to make and additive health, process and environmental
confident maintenance decisions.
contamination, filter performance and machine wear

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 Are You Catching Critical Early Warning Signals?
Properly established alarm limits are warning flairs that signal your machine is in trouble. There’s no
time to waste – immediate troubleshooting must take place and the problem found before it is too late.
If alarm limits aren’t set precisely, the results could be disastrous. Learn how to correctly position alarm
limits for specific machine types to ensure you’ll receive critical early warnings of impending failures and
root cause conditions

Who Should Attend? If You Use Any Of

• Machinery Lubricant Analysts
These Machines
• Lubrication Program • Gearboxes • Diesel Engines
Managers • Hydraulic Systems • Blowers/Fans
• Lubricant Lab Personnel • Compressors • Process Pumps
• Reliability Engineers • Final Drives • Gas Turbines
• Predictive Maintenance • Rolling Mills • Steam Turbines
Specialists
• Electric Motors
• Paper Machines

Reduce Data
Interpretation Errors
Even if you do everything
else right, the success of an
oil analysis program always
comes down to correct
interpretation of test data.
In this course you’ll learn
a systematic approach to
translating your oil analysis
data into actionable
information. You’ll learn how
to get the most from your oil
analysis program and stop
jumping to conclusions too
early in the process, reducing
errors in interpretation.

For dates, complete course description,

description or
or to
to enroll,
enroll visit Noria.com/train or call 1-800-597-5460 17
 Developing Verified Data
Training Options

OIL ANALYSIS II • Public

• Onsite

Course Topics
Uncover the Finer Aspects of
• Lubricant Health Monitoring
Contamination Control and
Comprehensive Oil Analysis • Oil Analysis Fundamentals
Oil Analysis II (OA II) approaches lubrication • Oil Sampling – The Very
excellence through the critical information to be Best Practices
gleaned from oil analysis. By starting this course, you
• Fluid Properties Analysis
will understand the basic analysis procedures from
ML I, and learn how to combine and apply these for • Contamination Control and
more advanced strategies in conducting impactful Proactive Maintenance
predictive maintenance.
• Fault Detection and Wear
In OA II, you will gain everything needed to properly
Particle Analysis
sample, monitor health and detect additive, thermal
and particle factors that degrade lubricants via on- • Instrument-free Onsite Tests
site tests and lab analysis. Taking knowledge from an
• Interactive Case Studies
oil analysis lab report, you will develop a proactive
line of defense against failures, factoring lab findings
Workshop
into your own onsite analyses for more precise, timely • Test Results and Oil Analysis
maintenance. Report Interpretation
By reviewing case studies, reading and interpreting oil
analysis reports and participating in group problem-
solving exercises, you will delve into the best practices
of oil sampling, learn the fundamentals for conducting Practice In Class
effective fluid analysis and become adept in analyzing
lubrication systems for optimal efficiency and savings, Oil Analysis II includes practice
ensuring that machine/fluid health, lubrication oil analysis reports and individual
procedures and objectives reflect the ideal for the and group participation in
plant, its personnel and the bottom line. problem-solving exercises.

Get Certified
Oil Analysis II prepares students
for ICML Level II MLA certification.
Certification testing is available
Want to learn more
the Friday following the training.
about this course?
Register for your exam at
Download our brochure
LubeCouncil.org.
or visit Noria.com/train.

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 This is an outstanding course in understanding
the desired state and use of oil and how to
determine the best practices. I wish I would
have taken it a year and a half ago.
– Derik Williams, Engineer, US Army CERDEC

Take This Course If You Are Responsible For:

• Resource management • Efficiency initiatives/design
• Equipment maintenance • Quality-control implementation
• Systems operation/management • Operations planning
• Lubricant health and cleanliness targets • Sensor selections/installation
• Mechanical inspections • Lubrication program effectiveness
• Diagnostics and equipment troubleshooting • Choosing test slates

Don't Forget Your Study Packet

The Level II MLA Certification Study Packet is
designed to prepare students for ICML Level
II MLA certification. The packet includes:
Level II MLA Flash Cards - 440+ flash
cards designed in preparation for the ICML
Level II MLA certification exam.
Oil Analysis Basics - With 90+ illustrations,
figures and look-up tables, this book
presents the fundamentals of oil analysis
for machinery condition monitoring in
an easy-to-understand format. The book
covers everything from how to take a
proper oil sample to how to select a test
slate for your applications.
Wear Debris Analysis - With 70+
illustrations, figures and tables, this book
offers a practical look at wear debris and
wear particle analysis in many forms.
Machinery Oil Analysis - This unique,
in-depth analysis presents the entire practice of oil analysis as a condition monitoring tool for
machines. The book also describes the what, when, where and how-to for machinery lubrication
concepts, machinery failure and maintenance concepts, machinery failure modes, oil sampling and
testing, plus statistical analysis and data interpretation.

Add the Study Packet to your course registration, or visit us at store.noria.com.

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 Master Advanced Analysis
Training Options

OIL ANALYSIS III • Public

• Onsite

Course Topics
Take the Next Steps in Transforming
Your Oil Analysis • Understanding and Analyzing
Designed as a more in-depth look into this Machine Wear
specialized field, Oil Analysis III (OA III) gives you • Integrating Oil Analysis with
the tools and education to develop, implement Vibration Analysis
and sustain a first-rate, comprehensive oil analysis
program. Merging the machine lubrication and • Fluid Properties Analysis
oil analysis focuses of course prerequisites, OA III • Additive Depletion
trains you to diagnose problems like contamination,
corrosion and additive depletion – even with limited • Contamination Analysis
test results or difficult machines. • Grease Analysis
Through this course, you will compare detection
• Onsite Oil Analysis Options
and cost benefits/drawbacks for any type of lab
test to select the most precise option for your • Designing an Oil Analysis
needs. You will be able to gather extensive data on Program
a lubrication program, make informed decisions
and maintain the program as a major company • Cost/Benefit Analysis
asset. You will also gain strategies for applying
your data and analysis to build strong proposals for
improvement projects and calculate accurate return
on investment predictions. Practice In Class
By completing OA III, you will attain the highest
level of expertise and join the elite ranks of others Oil Analysis III includes practice
who create or assess new oil analysis programs oil analysis reports and individual
within any industrial workplace. and group participation in
problem-solving exercises.

Get Certified
Oil Analysis III prepares
students for ICML Level III MLA
certification. Certification testing
is available the Friday following
Want to learn more the training. Register for your
about this course? exam at LubeCouncil.org.
Download our brochure
or visit Noria.com/train.

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 I was amazed of the information that’s
out there, and the techniques or tests
that can be taken for oil analyses.
-Reuben Clowdis, Lubrication Tech Huber Engineered Woods, LLC

Take This Course If You Are Responsible For:

• Systems operation/management • Troubleshooting equipment
• Operations design/process/material

• Equipment maintenance • Efficient utilization design

• Testing samples and interpreting results • Procedure/quality-control implementation

• Mechanical inspections • Cost/benefit analysis

• Diagnostics • Quality-control analysis

Suggested Reading
Machinery Oil Analysis Methods, Automation & Benefits - This
book uniquely presents the entire practice of oil analysis as a
condition monitoring tool for machines.
Wear Particle Atlas - A guide to wear particle analysis, this guide
contains photographs of typical wear particles found in used
lubricating oil, illustrative case histories and operational procedures
for wear debris analysis.
You can purchase these books online at Store.Noria.com.

Avoid Costly Mistakes And Reap The Benefits Of Good Oil Sampling
A small misstep when installing sampling production. The company discovered that
ports, performing oil sampling or choosing the tests being conducted could only
lubricants can translate into expensive identify degraded or wrong lubricants – not
problems. For most facilities, these mistakes impending failure.
are only apparent after problems arise or Successful oil sampling requires know-how.
through expert analysis. For example, a large Improper sampling port placement, running
steel mill installed 1,200 new sampling ports the wrong tests, poorly collected samples
and, after gathering strange data on multiple and more can compromise accuracy or even
occasions, learned they had been eliminate valuable information. Noria can
placed in the wrong locations. lend you the expertise to avoid these costly
Another Noria customer had been conducting mistakes so you can reap the full benefits of
oil analysis for years but was still unable good oil sampling.
to detect bearing failures that shut down

For dates, complete course description

description, or
or to
to enroll,
enroll visit Noria.com/train or call 1-800-597-5460 21
 Services & Solutions
Lubrication Program Development
Noria’s Lubrication Development Program (LPD) is a comprehensive lubrication overhaul of your
facility. Starting with a 540-point assessment of your existing lubrication practices and materials,
we use our findings to detail your “roadmap” to lubrication excellence. After developing a custom
lubrication program, Noria experts then deliver detailed instructions for maintenance routes, hardware
modifications, lubricant types and procedures. We also make recommendations for redesigning your
lubricant storage area to preserve lubricant quality and maximize space.

Prevent Mechanical Failure,

Train Personnel And
Maximize Efficiency
In One Program.

WORKFORCE
SOLUTIONS
For facilities needing to tap into Noria’s network of skilled lubrication
and oil analysis professionals, Workforce Solutions is the lubrication
labor outsourcing division of Noria Corporation. We place skilled
personnel at your facilities on a full-time or short-term basis to
manage your lubrication program and/or execute aspects of
machinery lubrication and oil analysis for more details visit:

Noria.com/serve/workforce-solutions

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 Education & Training
To achieve plant-wide lubrication
excellence, Noria can train all
personnel – from those with no
technical background to those with
specialized roles. Noria offers five
nationally recognized courses on machinery
lubrication and oil analysis, with four of these
containing certification preparation. For more
details visit:

Noria.com/train

Technical Consulting
Lubrication-enabled reliability is Noria’s core mission; we
supply answers and advice for any reliability issue about
lubrication. Over the years, Noria technical consultants
have provided expert witnessing and forensic
investigations, laboratory studies, benchmarking and
specialized troubleshooting on a variety of machine
parts and systems.

For More Information,

Call 800-597-5460

Failure Investigation
Machine and lubricant failures-those are words no one
likes, but there is a solution. Noria’s network of expert
investigators covers a multitude of industries and
applications. Our technical consulting team has decades
of experience in root cause analysis, tribological
studies, lubricant analysis, debris/wear particle
identification, metallography and more. Our
failure investigators will provide the answers and
solutions to quickly and efficiently identify the
cause to ensure a complete and permanent fix.

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 Available Courses
ONLINE LEARNING • Machinery Lubrication I
• Machinery Lubrication II

We realize schedules get hectic. That’s why Noria

Key Features
offers two of its most popular courses, Machinery
• 125-question pre-and post-
Lubrication I and Machinery Lubrication II, online.
With our online learning, you receive: assessments
• Flexible Certification Preparation: Gain the right • Knowledge checks for each
understanding and steps for excellent condition-based section to evaluate your
maintenance, prepare for a certification test and do it understanding. Know what
all on your own time – whenever it is best for you. to work on before moving
• Onboarding: Use this training for onboarding new forward.
employees or to get your team up to speed quickly,
• Step-by-step interactive
efficiently and in alignment with your company culture,
demonstrations of common
skills requirements and performance expectations.
lubricant analysis tests
• Self-paced: Log in anywhere, anytime on your
• Meets the training
customized schedule for one year. Play, pause, rewind
requirements for the ICML MLA
and replay as often as needed. Learn while maintaining
and MLT Level I certifications
plant and operational schedules. ADA-compliant closed
captioning is available. • SCORM compliant, tablet ready
• Pre-/Post-assessment Quizzes: Track your • Includes closed captioning
knowledge and understanding through each section
with quizzes designed to show your progress and
areas that may require further attention.

For more information, visit Noria.com/train

or call 918-392-5063.
Why Train Online?
Affordable: Reduce training
costs and improve productivity.
Flexible: Anytime, anywhere.
Online training enables your
team to learn at their own pace.
Easy To Use: Noria’s simple
click-and-watch training method
is easy for anyone to use.
Course Manual: Downloadable
PDF manual for future reference.

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ENTERPRISE ONLINE LEARNING
Private Onsite Training
Bring online machinery lubrication and reliable skills training to your entire company through Enterprise Online
Learning. Our team works closely with you to create a learning plan that meets your short- and long-term goals.
Noria can host training content on your learning management system (LMS) or provide a private, easy-to-
use learning portal for your team. Noria’s online learning solutions provide the following features:

• Monitor learning progress • Prepare for industry certification

• Train on your team’s schedule • Reduce travel expenses
• Integrate machinery lubrication reliability to • Onboard new employees faster
your training portfolio • Improve efficiencies and reduce costly errors
• Verify skills • Train your entire workforce

All modules are compliant with all training industry standards, and we can successfully implement the following
reporting formats: AICC, SCORM 1.2 and xAPI (Tin Can). If you don’t have an LMS, ask us about a no-hassle,
branded solution for your organization.

Available Courses
BRING NORIA • Industrial Lubrication
Fundamentals

TRAINING TO YOU • Machinery Lubrication I & II

• Oil Analysis II & III

Private Onsite Training

Looking for a personalized training plan for your facility? Noria offers onsite training to meet
your company’s schedules, goals and budget needs. Additionally, Noria can customize any of
its courses based on your specific needs.
By providing onsite training, Noria helps employers avoid travel time/costs. This option also
allows for personalized training with examples from onsite equipment. Many of our customers
have utilized this option to rotate groups of employees through consecutive one-day trainings
and to bring personnel from multiple plants to one onsite training.
Whether you have 15 people or 500, Noria is committed to providing options that will have the
smallest impact on your production.

For more information, visit Noria.com/train or call 918-392-5063.

For dates, complete course description

description, or
or to
to enroll,
enroll visit Noria.com/train or call 1-800-597-5460 25
 RELIABILITY SKILLS SERIES
Reliability Skills Series Online
Need fundamental and best-practice training for everyone in
your facility? Noria’s Reliability Skills Series provides online
lessons to help your facility rise to the top.
How to Use a Grease Gun delves into best practices for using
a grease gun. Although it’s one of the most widely used tools
for machinery lubrication, few are properly trained to use it.
When used or loaded improperly, the grease gun becomes a
safety risk to both the lubrication technician and machine.
How to Grease a Motor Bearing gives plant personnel an overview of the
best practices for lubricating electric motor bearings. Use this evergreen
course to train operators, lubrication technicians, mechanics, electricians
and maintenance personnel for years to come.
Introduction to Lubrication Fundamentals presents a solid foundation of
the basics of industrial lubricants and tribology, including oil and grease
properties, additives, synthetics, mineral oils, lubricant oxidation and
other important topics.
Best Practices for Oil Sampling shows you how to design and implement a
world-class oil sampling program that will deliver better results and help you
focus on improving equipment reliability.
Best Practices for Lubricant Storage and
Handling provides procedures to apply
right away. From delivery to dispensing to
filling the machine, you will learn the best
practices for new oil storage and handling.
Lubrication Basics for Machinery
Operators offers basic lubrication
training, including how to recognize
the early signs of lubrication-related
problems, grease gun basics and
safety, checking oil levels, cleaning and
inspecting machinery, oil leak inspections
and more.

Add this online series to your course

registration or visit store.noria.com.

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REGISTRATION
HOW TO REGISTER
ONLINE FAX (3-4 days processing) PHONE MAIL (3-4 weeks processing)

FORM
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or 1328 E. 43rd Court
918-749-1400 Tulsa, OK 74105

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PLEASE REGISTER ME FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSE(S): COURSE DATE LOCATION

q Machinery Lubrication I $1,295
q Optional: Study Packet - Level I MLT / Level I MLA
Price includes shipping to a U.S. address
$295

q Machinery Lubrication II $1,295

q Oil Analysis II $1,295

q Optional: Study Packet – Level II MLA $310

Price includes shipping to a U.S. address

q Oil Analysis III $1,295

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q Check is enclosed. (Allow 3-4 weeks for processing.) Please make checks CANCELLATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS If you cannot attend the
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TRAINING THAT WORKS

Find the training that works for you. Noria’s machinery lubrication and oil analysis training courses offer something for all
levels of expertise, from beginners to experienced technicians and engineers. Enroll today to learn precision lubrication skills
for maximizing machine reliability. For dates and locations, check out Noria.com/train.

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