Electric Motor Bearings Focus of Latest Lubricants University Course
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron’s Lubricants University, an educational website for maintenance professionals, has introduced a new course, “Electric Motor Bearing Lubrication,” as part of its on-line training portfolio. The new course discusses maintenance practices for oil and grease lubricated electric motor bearings and offers an introduction to electric motors, including a description of electric motor bearings. Individuals taking the course will better understand the role lubrication plays in achieving efficient electric motor operation and extended life.
“Electric motors represent a third of all rotating equipment in a typical plant environment,” said Virginia Moser, training coordinator, Chevron North America Lubricants. “They are used to power machinery in manufacturing, construction, mining and nearly every other industry. Our new course will help improve electric motor maintenance practices, helping our customer achieve the greatest return on their investment.”
Lubricants University offers self-study, web-based programs designed to help technicians, plant maintenance personnel and lubricant salespeople better understand the connection between lubrication 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 - also available in Spanish
- Heavy Duty Engine Lubrication - this course has been updated to include the latest information on on-highway applications using emission control systems, and an overview of CJ-4 oils
- Fundamentals of Lubricant Additives
- Base Oils
- Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems
- Fundamentals of Industrial Gear Lubrication
- Fundamentals of Heavy Duty Coolants
- Automotive Gear Lubrication
- Automotive Grease
- Industrial Grease
- Passenger Car Engine Lubrication
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