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Formulating Tools, Techniques, Testing & Future Trends

February 20 - 21, 2025

An Event at Argonne National Laboratory

STLE Chicago 2-Day Education Course

Join STLE Chicago for an exciting course on "Formulating Tools, Techniques, Testing, & Future Trends." 

This class is perfect if you're new to the industrial lubricant world, need a quick refresher, or just want to learn more and meet new people in the industry. 

You'll get to explore useful tools and methods while learning about the latest trends that can shape the future of lubricants. Plus it's a great chance to connect with others who share your interests. 

We can't wait to see you there!

What To Expect

Day 1:

Training begins with a full day on
formulation, including examples, DoE discussions, and testing.

Day 1 wraps up with our Monthly Technical Dinner featuring a presentation on
The Evolution of Transportation & Need for Advanced Bench Testing.

Attendees of both the training and
dinner will receive a complimentary
STLE Chicago t-shirt.

    • Date: February 20 - 21st, 2025

    • Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Day 1)

      8:00am - 2:00pm (Day 2)

    • Location: Argonne National Laboratory

      9700 S. Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439

    • Formulating Industrial Lubricants

      • Hydraulic, Way, Gear, & Compressor

    • Formulation Considerations

      • Straight Cutting & Grinding Lubricants

    • Synthetic Metalworking Fluids (MWFs) & Metal Cleaners

    • Soluble Oils & Semi-Synthetic MWFs

    • Drawing & Stamping Fluids

    • Design of Experiment

    • Lubrication Testing & Evaluation

    • STLE Chicago Monthly Technical Dinner (Additional Cost)

    • Stability - Shelf Life Prediction & Evaluation

    • Microbiological Challenge Testing & Techniques

    • Current & Future Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trends for Industrial Lubricants

    • Selection & Application of Metalworking Fluids (MWFs)

    • Tour of Argonne National Laboratories Tribology Labs

Day 2:

On the second day, we’ll focus on
predictive measurements, lubricant
selection, and the impact of
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).

Our 2025 Education Event will conclude
with a tour of the
Argonne Tribology Labs.

Meet your instructors

Selim Erhan

of Process Oils, Inc.

Joe Chiarelli

of Sea-Land Chemical Company

Kevin Saunderson

of BP Lubricants USA

David Zimmerman

of Tower Metalworking Fluids

John Williams

of Lanxess

Ted McClure

of Sea-Land Chemical Company

Erin Kerr

of Falex Corporation

Mary Cuttill-Nielsen

of RelaDyne

Rick Butler

of Advancion Corporation

Nicole Clarkson

of Barentz North America, LCC

Alexes Morgan

of Sea-Land Chemical Company

Mike Anderson

of Falex Corporation

Register Today!

MEMBER PRICING

$349

BOTH
Day 1 & 2

Non-Member: $399
Student: $175

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MEMBER PRICING

$389

Day 1 & 2
+
Technical Dinner

Non-Member: $249
Student: $99

MEMBER PRICING

$199

ONLY
Day 1 or 2

Non-Member: $449
Student: $175

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