CLS certification recognizes those individuals who possess current knowledge of lubrication fundamentals and theory, and are well versed in the following areas:
- Lubrication Fundamentals
- Fluid Conditioning
- Storage, Handling and Application of Lubricants
- Monitoring and Reducing Consumption of Lubricants
- Gears
- Bearings
- Seals
- Fluid Power Hydraulic Systems
- Lubricant Manufacturing
- Pneumatics
- Transportation
- Metalworking
- Solvents and Cleaners
- Problem Solving
Sun Coast Resources, Inc’s Certified Lubrication Specialists (CLS) are able to:
- Evaluate and select the proper lubricants to use. Recommend changes in lubricants.
- Assist in purchasing lubricants by identifying which companies and products can be used interchangeably in a cost-effective manner.
- Conduct lube surveys; specify lubricants and procedures to those buying or installing new equipment.
- Train lubricators and assemble work lists for them to use. Establish lube frequencies on all equipment. Design or modify all types of lubricant dispensing systems.
- Develop and implement Quality Assurance and Used Lubricant analysis programs.
- Oversee oily waste collection, reclamation or disposal. Convert as much usage as is economical to bulk.
- Consolidate lubricant inventories to the fewest possible products.
- Maintain records of lubricants by application throughout a plant.
- Troubleshoot and problems solve supposed lubrication failures to identify root cause. Identify corrective action to take and follow up.
