Lubricants reduce the harmful effects of friction in operating machinery. Knowing the types of friction helps workers understand the kinds of lubrication used. The Lubrication Basics training course outlines how lubrication is used in machinery to reduce friction. It also discusses why certain types of equipment need lubrication with specific viscosity.

This online training course explains friction. It covers the role of lubricants, including liquid lubricants and viscosity. Lubrication Basics is part of the Lubrication training series.