Chevron adds two courses to Lubricants University

Chevron’s Lubricants University, an educational Web site, is introducing two new courses, “Automotive Grease” and “Industrial Grease,” as part of its course catalog. The two modules are self-study, Web-based programs designed for maintenance professionals and industrial end-users interested in expanding their knowledge of proper grease use and formulations.

The “Automotive Grease” course provides information on how grease products differ in terms of performance, base oil, additives and thickener types. In addition, the module offers an overview of automotive grease, examines lubrication performance specifications and looks at automotive grease products currently in use. The course increases awareness of the specialized automotive greases designed to meet the requirements of highway automobiles and trucks, as well as off-road wheel and track vehicles.

The “Industrial Grease” course covers the appropriate quantity, re-greasing intervals, and product selection for proper lubrication in industrial applications. The course also describes how to successfully implement industrial greasing programs in such applications as electric motors, pumps and conveyors, and pins and bushings found in cranes and other manufacturing equipment. “Industrial Greases” addresses these issues and also provides an understanding of what grease is, performance specifications, industrial grease products and the correct application of industrial lubrication.

“Significant financial loss due to equipment failure and associated downtime is a major consequence of improper greasing,” said John Geyer, grease marketing manager, Chevron Products Company. “Because of this, it is critical to understand the importance of proper grease-related lubrication and maintenance practices. Knowledge is the key to both minimizing grease problems and maximizing grease efficiency. These two new Lubricants University courses are a prime example of cost and time effective training that can result in noticeable improvements in maintenance practices and equipment reliability.”

Courses are available to the general public and cost $59.95 each. For further details regarding the subscription program, contact lublearn@chevron.com or contactus@lubricantsuniversity.com.

All Lubricants University courses offer a certificate of completion once a student has successfully completed the training.