Program

Our technical program over the last few years was based on half day in-person workshops featuring 5-6 speakers. This worked well but with the current concerns about the Covid 19, we are adapting. A short survey determined that the most popular was a talk 30-45 minutes long, on one topic, and held mid-morning. We are also going with live video audio webinars which allows our participants to attend from wherever they are working and there is no time lost for travel. Plus, questions can be submitted in advance or during the presentations. As before we are focusing on technologies that can help save your company resources. This can be better as it might help tribological products last longer, save energy, reduce waste, and/or increase productivity. Win, win, win!

The STLE Toronto Section uses events like this to help spread the word and also to raise funds. These funds are used to support the section activities and to provide donations and assistance to local universities and colleges. No money raised goes to salaries or expenses.

Sep  9    Wayne Mackwood and Andrew Keane,  Lanxess re their new urea/CaS grease

Oct 12  Ken Bannister, Engtech Industries Re Asset Management

Nov 9    Matt Hobbs, EPT Re lube oil varnish detection and remediation

Jan 11  Bill Quesnel, Wearcheck Re grease testing

Feb 8     Dr. John K. Duchowski, R&D Filtration, HYDAC Re on-line monitors

Mar 8    Sonia Hevia, Petro-Canada Lubricants Re electric vehicle tribology

Apr 12  Pall Re controlling water contamination or Lubrizol

Titles might change, but topic will be the same or very similar. Suggestions for speakers to fill the gaps would be appreciated.

Jan 11, 2022 , 10 AM to 11 AM, EST
– WearCheck Regarding Grease Testing by Mr.Bill Quesnel

STLE CLS, OMA I, OMA II Certified ICML MLA I, MLA II, MLA III, MLT I, MLT II, LLA I Certified 

Abstract:

It has been reported that 80% of bearings are grease lubricated but many condition monitoring programs do not include testing on in-service greases. There is a great opportunity to do better.

Traditional grease analysis involves testing to assess a grease products performance and quality.  Employing today’s suite of new ASTM methods for lubricants, WearCheck has developed a range of grease testing programs to assess used greases and troubleshoot grease related lubrication issues.  Bill Quesnel will discuss the various test methods employed for grease analysis in commercial oil analysis laboratories today and demonstrate the effectiveness of these new programs through a series of grease analysis case studies.