Chevron’s Lubricants University Introduces New Courses on Automotive and Industrial Greases
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron’s Lubricants University, an educational website, 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. To purchase a course by credit card, call the Chevron Fulfillment Center at 1-866-7LUBESU (1-866-758-2378). A subscription program is available for companies interested in offering training to multiple employees. The subscription fee is dependent on the number of employees taking courses and the number of courses a company chooses to take. For further details regarding the subscription program please 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.
About LubricantsUniversity.com
LubricantsUniversity.com is an online training and informational resource for individuals in the lubrication and maintenance markets serving the commercial on- and off-highway, construction, mining and industrial segments. The site is designed to be a convenient, cost and time-saving solution for individuals interested in job related training and education on relevant technologies, trends, issues and solutions.
Other valuable courses available online include “Fundamentals of Lubrication,” which provides an introduction to the fundamentals of wear and friction, and describes lubrication’s role in preventing wear and friction in mechanical equipment. Other courses include:
- Heavy Duty Engine Lubrication
- Fundamentals of Lubricant Additives
- Base Oils
- Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems
- Fundamentals of Industrial Gear Lubrication
- Fundamentals of Heavy Duty Coolants
For more information visit: www.lubricantsuniversity.com
About Chevron Products Company
Chevron Products Company is a division of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation .
A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this organization under the Chevron, Texaco and Caltex brand names. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo®, Ursa®, Revtex® and Texaco Xpress Lube®. Chevron Products Company owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products and new generation base oil technology, as well as coolants.
Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, Chevron Products Company, together with its Chevron affiliates worldwide, is ranked among the top three global marketers of lubricants, and is active in more than 180 countries.
For more information visit: www.chevron.com