Lubricants and Oils

When two moving solid surfaces interact, material from those surfaces can be lost. This loss of material is known as ‘wear.’ Wear on equipment can shorten the lifespan of machines, disrupt production, and result in product loss. Lubrication is the process of using substances called lubricants to reduce wear. This course covers what lubricants are, what they are made of, and common types of lubricants. This course also illustrates the differences between common lubricating methods as well as safe storage and handling requirements.