Objectives
At the end of the course, trainees will be able to:
- Understand lubricants.
- Recommend their application.
- Interpret analysis results.
Program
1. BASIC CONCEPTS
- Friction.
- The role of lubricants.
- Lubrication regimes.
2. LUBRICANT CHARACTERISTICS
- Mineral oils: Base oils – Additives – Characteristics / Physico-chemical – Viscosity – Viscosity index – Flash point – Aniline point – Pour point.
- Synthesis fluids: Types – Properties – Applications – Advantages – Disadvantages.
- Assembly greases and pastes: Types – Characteristics – Consistency grades – Drop point temperature – Fields of application – Nature of thickening agents, etc.
- Solid lubricants: Types – Properties – Applications.
3. LUBRICATION OF THE MAIN MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES
- Functional technology of assemblies to be lubricated.
- Operating conditions.
- Lubrication requirements.
- Choice of lubricant.
- Implementation.
- Incidents and damage.
- Components to be lubricated: Plain bearings – Bearings – Gears
- Gearboxes – Multipliers – Compressors – Combustion engines – Mechanical / automatic gearboxes
- Power shift – Axles – Differentials – Wheel gearboxes – Hydraulic controls, etc.
4. ANALYSIS OF LUBRICANTS IN SERVICE
- Sampling method.
- Sample information.
- Choice of analyses.
- Interpretation of results.
Teaching Methods & Aids
Feedback – Case studies – Role-play scenarios – Interactive assessment.
Specific IFC TRITECH leaflet.
Certificates provided
- Certificate of attendance
Practical information
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Sessions
| Location | Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BOIS-LE-ROI | From 22 September 2025 to 26 September 2025 | Pre-registration |
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Our testimony
We call on IFC TRITECH for training in electricity and hydraulics, so that our technicians can develop their skills in an agile way. IFC TRITECH also provides us with tailor-made training on our runway equipment, which incorporates specific and complex technologies, both in its training centres and on our premises.
All these factors have made IFC TRITECH the preferred training organisation for Air France's ramp equipment division for over 20 years!
For more than 10 years, we have trusted the IFC TRITECH group with our training needs. Their skilled trainers are passionate about their work, which is reflected in the quality of their training courses. Thanks to them, our Loxam technicians develop their knowledge and performance in the field.
For over 20 years, IFC and TRITECH have been the benchmark in the field of hydraulics and lubrication training.
I have met passionate trainers who have enabled me to develop my skills in these areas.
Together with them, we have developed training courses for my employees in the maintenance of unique and complex tools.
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