MLA Level - 1
Machine Lubricant Analyst Level-1
Intensive 3-Day professional training by FANCO Industrial Solutions, designed around the ICML Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst Body of Knowledge and focused on practical machinery lubrication and oil-analysis fundamentals.
Why MLA Level I Training Matters
Machinery lubrication is one of the fundamental elements of effective asset reliability. Correct lubricant selection, storage, application, contamination control and condition monitoring can significantly influence equipment health and operating performance.
The Machine Lubricant Analyst Level I (MLA I) credential is intended for professionals involved in machinery lubrication and lubricant-analysis-based condition monitoring.
FANCO's three-day program provides an intensive, structured learning experience covering the official ICML Level I Body of Knowledge.
Built Around the ICML Framework
The training follows the subject areas published by the International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) for the MLA Level I examination.
ICML states that candidates pursuing MLA Level I are required to complete 24 hours of documented formal training relevant to the Body of Knowledge.
Why Choose a Dedicated 3-Day Program?
A focused three-day schedule allows participants to cover the full training requirement in a structured professional learning environment.
Complete 24-Hour Training
The program is structured around the 24 hours of documented formal training specified by ICML for MLA I candidates.
Practical Industrial Perspective
Go beyond terminology and understand how lubrication, sampling, contamination control and lubricant health affect real industrial machinery.
Focused Certification Preparation
Study the subjects represented in the ICML Body of Knowledge and develop a stronger foundation for the MLA Level I examination.
MLA Level I Body of Knowledge
The following nine domains represent the official ICML Level I MLA Body of Knowledge and their published examination weightings.
Maintenance Strategies
- Why machines fail
- Impact of poor maintenance on company profits
- Role of effective lubrication in failure avoidance
- Lubrication routes and scheduling
- Oil analysis and technologies for lubrication effectiveness
- Equipment tagging and identification
Lubrication Theory / Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of tribology
- Functions of lubricants
- Hydrodynamic lubrication
- Elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication
- Mixed-film lubrication
- Base oils and additives
- Oil physical, chemical and performance properties
- Grease lubrication and thickener systems
- Grease compatibility and classification
Lubricant Selection
- Viscosity selection
- Base-oil type selection
- Additive-system selection
- Machine-specific lubricant requirements
- Hydraulic systems
- Rolling-element bearings
- Journal bearings
- Reciprocating engines
- Gearing and gearboxes
- Application and environmental adjustments
Lubricant Application
- Lubricant volume calculations
- Re-lubrication and oil-change frequency calculations
- Oil versus grease selection
- Manual lubricant delivery techniques
- Automatic delivery systems
- Automated grease systems
- Oil mist systems
- Drip and wick lubricators
- Selection of automated lubrication systems
- Maintenance of automated lubrication systems
Lube Storage & Management
- Lubricant receiving procedures
- Proper storage practices
- Inventory management
- Lubricant storage containers
- Grease-gun and application-device storage
- Automatic grease-system maintenance
- Health and safety assurance
Lube Condition Control
- Filtration technologies
- Separation technologies
- Filter ratings
- Filtration-system design
- Filter selection
- Contamination control principles
Oil Sampling
- Objectives of lubricant-oil sampling
- Sampling methods
- Representative sample collection
- Bottle cleanliness and management
- Flushing considerations
- Machine conditions appropriate for sampling
Lubricant Health Monitoring
- Lubricant failure mechanisms
- Oxidative degradation
- Thermal degradation
- Additive depletion and degradation
- Wrong or mixed lubricant identification
- Baselining physical and chemical properties
- Additive discrepancies
- Kinematic and dynamic viscosity
- Viscosity Index
- Acid Number and Base Number
- FTIR analysis
- RPVOT
- Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
Wear Debris Monitoring & Analysis
- Common machine wear mechanisms
- Wear debris fundamentals
- Recognizing evidence of machinery wear
- Relationship between wear debris and machine condition
- Application of wear-debris information in condition monitoring
Learn from Pakistan's First MLA Trainer
FANCO's MLA Level I training is facilitated by the first trainer of MLA in Pakistan, bringing specialized knowledge and practical understanding of machinery lubrication and lubricant condition monitoring to professionals in Pakistan and beyond.
3 Days of Focused Professional Learning
FANCO Industrial Solutions delivers specialized technical training with a practical industrial focus. Our programs are designed to help engineering and maintenance professionals translate technical knowledge into better asset performance, reliability and maintenance practices.
Training Details
Everything you need to know about the FANCO MLA Level I professional training program.
- Program: Machine Lubricant Analyst – Level I
- Certification Body: International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML), USA
- Standard: ISO 18436-4, Category I
- Duration: 3 Days / 24 Hours
- Delivery: Online / Classroom / Corporate On-Site
- Focus: Lubrication & Oil Analysis-Based Condition Monitoring
- Trainer: Pakistan's first MLA trainer
Contact FANCO
Interested in joining the next MLA Level I training session or arranging a dedicated corporate program?
Contact FANCO Industrial Solutions for registration, upcoming dates, corporate training and customized delivery options.
Email
sales@fanco.com.pk
Phone / WhatsApp
+92 345 420 4630
FANCO Industrial Solutions
122B Al Haram Garden, Behind Central Park
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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