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Adequate Training is Key to Fluid Analysis Success
Whether you're just venturing into the world of fluid analysis or you've been managing a maintenance program for years, these courses will not only expand your knowledge of oils and coolants, but give you a better understanding of fluid testing and the importance of doing it well.
Classes
- Practical Oil Analysis
- Cooling System Maintenance
- Fluid Analysis - Private Training
- Coolant Analysis Training Webinars
- Fuel Analysis Training Webinars
- Free HORIZON® Usage Webinars
Who Should Attend
- Equipment Operators
- Maintenance Technicians
- Maintenance Managers
- Operations Managers
- Industrial Engineers
- Lubrication Engineers
- Reliability Engineers
What You Will Learn
- How EPA emissions standards, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel requirements and the newest oil formulations can affect your operations and how testing and analysis can help
- How to set attainable program goals based on realistic expectations
- How select the proper testing for the equipment and goals you've identified
- How to take representative samples at the right intervals
- What to consider when selecting a quality fluid analysis laboratory
- How to interpret your test results and maintenance recommendations
- How to manage your data and take decisive maintenance action
Need To Train the Whole Team?
We can customize a curriculum specific to the needs of your application's maintenance goals. Get the same expert instruction when and where you need it. To learn more call 877-808-3750, ext. 264, today or fill out a request for a private training quote.
About the Instructors
Mark Minges — Practical Oil Analysis
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA)
Chief Operating Officer, POLARIS Laboratories®
Minges has been involved in oil analysis for over 27 years. His experience ranges from owning and operating a small fleet of Class-8 trucks to repairing and maintaining off-shore drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Minges began his career with POLARIS Laboratories® as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, then moved to Chief Operating Officer to capitalize on his strengths as a data analyst and technical consultant. He's conducted laboratory testing, sold testing services and now works with OEM's and equipment design engineers to continually improve our auto-commenting and flagging systems.
Henry Neicamp — Practical Oil Analysis
Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA)
Field Services Manager, POLARIS Laboratories®
Neicamp has over 30 years of technical sales, engineering and management experience in the lubricants marketplace. Neicamp began his career as a Field Engineer for Seismograph Service Corporation and Dresser Industries. He was a Sales Engineer and Technical Services Manager for Pennzoil-Quaker State and a Technical Sales Engineer for Warren Oil Company, supporting automotive, fleet/commercial, industrial, and metalworking customers.
Elizabeth Nelson — Coolant Analysis and Cooling System Maintenance
Coolant Program Manager, POLARIS Laboratories®
Nelson joined the POLARIS Laboratories® team after more than 20 years as a coolant testing and analysis consultant. She has assisted major engine and coolant manufacturers with cooling system preventive maintenance and failure analysis and authored five coolant-related publications. With more than 30 years of research and development experience, Nelson has provided cooling system maintenance training and field services to reliability professionals, manufacturers, product representatives, fleet owners and mechanics around the world.
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