Machinery Lubrication & Reliability Training Tailored To Your Needs
We provide an ongoing process of learning and development to drive lubrication standards, adding real value to processes.
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Reliability is a journey not an event
At ACR Services we believe “Plant Reliability is a Journey not an Event” which is why we offer more than one-time Asset Care Training Sessions
We provide an ongoing process of learning and development building capability with business key Assets, your PEOPLE through continuous support to drive Lubrication Standards adding real value to processes.
Whether you are an Apprentice, Technician, Engineer or Manager involved in Asset Care we design training solutions to meet your plants specific requirements. We are committed to supporting your business every step of the way on your reliability journey.
Courses
ICML Courses
Subject Matter Experts (SME,s) selected for building a comprehensive and sustainable Lubrication Program will find the course content covers ALL aspects for the introduction of World Class Programs for their Plant from Stores Management to Contamination Control and many other topics around Lubrication and Plant Asset-Care.
Course Topics:
- Stores Management
- Lubricant Selection
- Contamination Control
- Tribology
- Machinery Modifications
Take this course if you are responsible for:
- Lubrication Recommendations and Procedures
- Stores Configuration including 5S Standards
- Influencing Culture Changes through training
- Offering Lubricant Technical Solutions to Operational Failures
- Setting Standards to Organisation Lubrication Needs
Management/Planners
Management should be fully aligned with both maintenance strategies and skill set requirements when implementing Lubrication Programs. This course compliments the SME course and the journey to World Class Lubrication.
Course Topics:
- Maintenance Strategies
- Plant Reliability Improvements
- Achieving World Class Lubrication Status
- Economics of Maintenance and Lubrication
- Influencing Cultural Changes
Take this course if you are responsible for:
- Management and Control of Asset-Care and Reliability Functions
- Operational Maintenance Costs
- Continuous Improvement Focus on Plant & Machinery
- Increasing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) driving higher Production Outputs
- Desire to change Culture from Reactive to Proactive Maintenance Strategies
Technicians
This course is a shortened version of the Subject Matter Expert content which enables the Technician to fully align with Lubrication Excellence requirements set out using the same protocols with the option of gaining full certification if necessary.
Course Topics:
- Stores Management
- Lubricant Selection
- Contamination Control
- Tribology
- Machinery Modifications
Take this course if you are responsible for:
- Lubricant Application
- Continuous Improvements around Machine Asset-Care
- Controlling and Maintaining Lubrication Stores
- Visual Inspections
- Predictive Maintenance Functions
Apprentices
This course covers the basics of Lubrication Practices with Theory and Practical demonstrations at an entry level which offers a solid foundation to a career in Maintenance Based Roles.
Course Topics:
- Introduction to Lubrication and Asset Care
- How to apply Lubricants to Machinery
- What are Lubricants and where are they used
- Methods of Lubricant Application
- Practical hands on training around Lubricating Machinery
Take this course if you are responsible for:
- Entry level lubricant applications as part of an Apprenticeship
Toolbox Talks
This course covers Practical Applications and Best Practices around Lubrication including hands on Machine Examples.
Course Topics:
- Stores Management Best Practices
- Machine Tagging and Labelling
- Basic Machine Care and Field Modifications
- On Field Visual Inspections
- Contamination Control
Take this course if you are responsible for:
- ALL aspect of Lubrication , Asset-Care and Continuous Plant Improvement
Why choose ACR Services?
Over 40 years experience
ACR Services has over 40 years’ experience in Maintenance Practices providing bespoke Sustainable Maintenance Strategies, Lubrication and Reliability Training Solutions to businesses across the UK.
ICML Courses
We are a fully approved training provider for the International Council of Machinery Lubrication (ICML) supporting Key Stakeholders such as Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) who implement full lubrication programs. All of our courses comply with ICML Body of Knowledge Framework.
Building Capability
Our training solutions are holistically designed to support many cohorts involved in Asset-Care and Continuous Improvements. Fully aligns with practices such as Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) work with all Skill-sets from Apprentice and Technicians to Engineers and Managers.
Digitalisation
We promote the latest technologies in a paperless world for all types of tasks such as Greasing, Visual Inspections, Oil Sampling, Vibration, Thermography and more. SOP generation, Lubricant identification, QR coding makes Asset Care more sustainable and controllable for Planners with interactive reporting.
Proactive Approach
Converting to a proactive approach in Asset Care will always positively influence Maintenance Budgets and reduce random failure occurrences. ACR Services offer support services where man-power is limited to implement Lubrication Programs.
Partnerships
We work in partnership with your business as a Key Stakeholder. Your success is our priority and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way providing Post Course Mentoring and Support around all plant applications to ensure your reliability journey is successful.
How is the training delivered?
We provide bespoke training programmes designed specifically for your business requirements. The training can be carried out on your premises or at an external venue with all courses lectured by an experienced Mechanical Engineer using easy to follow literature and practical visual aids.
- Public training (hotels, business centres etc.) or on-site training available
- Training sessions for both small and large groups of engineers
- Training is specific to the requirement of your plant
- Comprehensive training materials and equipment, catering to all learning styles
- All presentation documentation supplied
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers here to our most frequently asked questions about our machinery lubrication and reliability training services.
The Course is lectured by an Experienced Mechanical Engineer using easy to follow Literature, Practical Visual Aids with practice questions from an ICML Body of Knowledge Framework.
The Apprentice Lubrication Course focusses on a broad range of basic skills and practical classroom demonstrations as an introduction to Reliability and Asset-Care of Machinery not normally offered as part of some College Courses.
All aspects of lubrication and lubrication practices are explained around varying machine types to correctly select the right lubricant for each application offering extended machine life increasing production outputs.
Yes. The course covers all Maintenance Strategies, how to implement them, the cost benefits to Maintenance Budgets, Planning and Asset-Care reducing the Total Cost of Ownership of equipment.
Yes, during the presentation visual aids are used for familiarisation. After the course toolbox talks can be supported on plant with live applications.
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Other Services we Offer
Plant Audits
Plant Audits focus on many sections around current practices to identify possible gaps which can cause premature failure of equipment. ACR Services complete plant audits in accordance with ICML 55 protocols creating a scope of works for a lubrication Solution from the extensive report submission.
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Lubrication Services
ACR Services has a wealth of experience our Engineers can implement Lubrication Programs around Asset-Care which can be maintained by us or handed over to your maintenance teams to manage with full instructions and comprehensive Training Courses.
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Predictive Services
ACR Services offers a comprehensive service on predictive services such as Oil Sampling and Vibration using fully digital platforms, ICLOUD technology remote sensor technology working in association with established industry partnerships.
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