The STLE Toronto Section is pleased to announce that we are offering a Lubrication Fundamentals Education Seminar planned for March 19, 2024 at the KINECTRICS facility on Kipling Avenue in Etobicoke, ON.  This will be a return to holding live educational seminars for our section members and guests.

Who Should Attend: 

This course is directed at a person entering the lubrication field who needs a broad introduction to the field of lubrication, lubrication principles and practices.  It is also suitable for others who wish to have a general understanding of lubricating oils and greases, and it is also recommended for those who are more experienced in the business and wish to have a better understanding of the fundamentals.  All terminology is explained such that you do not need an engineering or other technical background to follow the details presented.  Attendance at this course is recommended for those who plan to take additional, more in depth courses, presented by our speakers at following seminars. 

This course will be suitable for people engaged in the sale or marketing of lubricants, lubrication technicians, product formulators, blending plant personnel, QC technicians, equipment manufacturer reps, and people in academia. 

Course Agenda: 

We have enlisted the assistance of local experts in the business who will be there to help explain the details in an easy to follow manner.  With over 200 years of combined experience, our instructors will be available to answer your questions during the presentation and at breaks.  What you will learn:

• Fundamental principles of friction, wear, and lubrication
• Base fluids and additive technologies used in product formulations
• Oil testing and industry standards.
• Grease technology
• Industrial lubrication
• Introduction to fluid maintenance practices

Course Fee:

Registration for this introductory course is $395 for the full day of presentations, access to electronic .pdf copies of the presentations, lunch and coffee, plus the opportunity to meet with our speakers, and to network with your peers.  Printed copies of the presentation will also be available for purchase.