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 20, 2022: Rolling Bearing Damage and Failure Analysis: A Snapshot;  By Devan Devalia – SKF Canada

Oct 11, 2022: ‘Food Grade Lubricants – an Overview: By Behshad Sabah P.Eng CLS, OMA I,II – HF Sinclair -Petro Canada Lubricant

Nov 11 2022: ‘Ageing & Reconditioning Of Oil: The Tribological Perspective’, Sassan Hojabr, SKF RecondOil Technical Manager

Jan 10th, 2023 , Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion Components, By: Ryan D. Evans, Ph.D. | Director – R&D, TIMKEN USA

Feb 14th, 2023. ‘Operational Savings Using Calcium Sulfonate Grease’  , Frank J. Hayes, CLS, CLGS, MLA-I, MLT-I, OMA-I |CITGO Petroleum Corporation

March 14th 2023. Role of IoT and Machine Learning in Predictive Maintenance

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

Webinar Notice Feb 14, 2023 10-11 AM EST, Operational Savings Using Calcium Sulfonate Grease, By:  Frank J. Hayes, CLS, CLGS, MLA-I, MLT-I, OMA-I | Product Specialist, Lubricants – CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Abstract:

Bearings frequently fail due to accelerated wear or corrosion, resulting in avoidable maintenance costs and increased downtime.  In this session, I will share three different case studies on how the use of calcium sulfonate grease can reduce maintenance costs and increase production.  This topic demonstrates how advanced technology lubricants can increase profits.

In this session, you will learn:

1. What factors affect greased bearing life
2. The difference between most greases and calcium sulfonate grease
3. How calcium sulfonate greases can increase bearing life in wet applications (food machinery case study)
4. How calcium sulfonate greases can increase bearing life in high load operation (wood pellet mill case study)
5. How calcium sulfonate greases can increase bearing life in a high heat environment (corrugator case study)

With this information, machinery lubrication professionals will be able to demonstrate to plant maintenance and engineering personnel how to identify the need for and justify the purchase of calcium sulfonate greases.