FEATURE ADVANCED LUBRICATION


To compliment the Federation's new Certificate of Lubricant Competence training initiative launched earlier this year, an Advanced Lubrication Training Programme will be introduced in July. This programme is aimed at more experienced management, sales, marketing and technical staff within the lubricants industry who need to update their knowledge base with the latest developments and trends in important industry topics.


The programme consists of ten, self-contained one-day modules, each of which covers a specific lubricants industry topic. When combined together, the ten modules cover the subjects of most interest to the whole lubricants business. Delegates can choose which module(s) are of greatest relevance to their individual tra ining needs. Each module involves only one day away from the workplace and the day's timetable has been planned so that many UK delegates can reach the venue, Wolverhampton Science Park, in less than one hour's drive.


Executive Director, Rod Parker, and Vice President Education and Training, Hugh Dowding, have been instrumental in introducing the advanced programme, which is being run specifical ly for the BLF by Pathmaster Marketing Ltd. The experienced trainers and lecturers used by Pathmaster Marketing have been presenting lubricants industry training courses at all levels for over twenty-five years. Each module will be presented by a number of experienced lecturers who are expert in the specific topic, and will also include a syndicate group workshop exercise, with feedback from delegates and lecturers. Delegate numbers for each module will also be limited, to foster maximum interaction between presenters and delegates.


The ten modules, with their scheduled dates for this year and next, are:


MODULE 1


AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS: SPECIFICATION, PERFORMANCE, DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS Tuesday, 6 July 1999


This first module focuses on the effects on gasoline and diesel engine oil, transmission fluid and gear oil performances arising from developments in vehicle and engine design and operation. New and emerging ACEA, SAE, ILSAC and vehicle manufacturers' specifications for engine oils will be discussed in detail. The module will also cover the European Auto-Oil programme and the future influence of fuels on engine oil performance. The influence of automotive lubricant performance requirements on the manufacture and use of mineral and synthetic base oils will also be reviewed.


MODULE 2


INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS: SPECIFICATION, PERFORMANCE,DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS Tuesday, 10 October 2000


Industrial lubricants are the cornerstone of many lubricant suppliers' activities. This module will focus on gear, bearing, circulating, hydraulic, compressor and turbine oils, with particular emphasis on the most recent developments and likely future trends for higher performance and longer operating life. Techniques and tips for industrial lubricant analysis and condition monitoring of industrial equipment will also be presented and discussed . The very important subject of industrial lubrication surveys and methods for selecting the correct type and grade of lubricant will also be covered in depth.


MODULE 3


METALWORKING FLUIDS: MONITORING, CONTROL, DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS Tuesday, 7 September 1999


Metalworking fluids are a particularly important segment of the industrial lubricants market, requiring a dedicated module. Advances in production engineering methods and their effects on requirements for metalworking fluids will be reviewed and discussed. There will be a session describing developments and trends with metalworking fluids, particularly with regard to Total Fluid Management. Practical monitoring and control of metalworking fluids will also be discussed. All types of production engineering fluids, including neat and water-miscible cutting fluids, pressing, drawing, forming, forging and casting lubricants, heat treatment fluids and corrosion protectives will be covered.


MODULE 4


GREASES AND SOLID LUBRICANTS: SPECIFICATION, PERFORMANCE, DEVELOPMENTS AND TRENDS Tuesday, 23 November 1999


Greases and solid lubricants are special types of lubricants, used in many automotive, industrial, agricultural, mining, marine and aviation applications. The many different types of greases and solid lubricants, their properties and their applications will be presented and discussed. Developments and trends with automotive and industrial greases will be reviewed in depth. A wide range of speciality greases and solid lubricants will also be covered during this module.


MODULE 5


SYNTHETIC AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE LUBRICANTS Tuesday, 18 Apri/2000


Synthetic and high performance automotive and industrial lubricants are now an important and


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