In January, we had the opportunity to conduct a one-day, customized in-house seminar on the topic of “Lubricant knowledge for practitioners” at Herrenknecht AG in Schwanau-Allmannsweier.
A total of 13 participants from different areas took part in the training. The aim was to deepen practical understanding of lubricants, their selection, application, and monitoring—always with direct reference to the real systems and operating conditions at Herrenknecht.
Herrenknecht AG – Global market leader and hidden champion
Herrenknecht AG, based in Schwanau-Allmannsweier, is the world’s leading supplier of mechanical tunnel boring technology.
Since its founding in 1977 by Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht, the family-owned company has continued to develop and is now considered the technological benchmark in the field of tunnel boring machines. As a “hidden champion,” Herrenknecht dominates the global market and stands for the highest quality, innovative strength, and reliability—even under extreme operating conditions.
In this demanding environment in particular, professional lubricant management plays a key role in:
- maximum system availability,
- reduced downtime,
- optimized maintenance intervals and
- extended service life of components.
Contents of the seminar “Lubricant knowledge for practitioners”
The seminar was specially tailored by OilDoc to the needs and questions of Herrenknecht employees. Among other things, the focus was on:
- Fundamentals of modern lubricant technology
- Selection of suitable lubricants for various applications
- Influence of lubricants on wear, efficiency, and reliability
- Practical understanding of additives, viscosity, and aging
- Troubleshooting and damage prevention through proper lubricant management
- The importance of oil and lubricant analysis as a condition monitoring tool
Practical examples, discussions, and specific questions from the participants’ everyday work led to a lively exchange of experiences. This allowed the content to be directly applied to the daily challenges of maintenance and operation.
Tailored training for greater practical benefits
A key factor in the success of this training course was that it was tailored to the specific technical conditions and processes at Herrenknecht. Instead of the standard program, the focus was on:
- Consideration of existing machinery and equipment,
- Adaptation to operating and environmental conditions,
- Focus on the specific questions of the participants.
This results in training formats that not only impart knowledge, but also generate directly measurable benefits for the company.
OilDoc company seminars – flexible, practical, customized
OilDoc offers companies from industry, energy production, mobility, and many other sectors tailor-made training concepts covering:
- Lubricants and lubrication technology
- tribology
- Oil and lubricant analysis
- Condition Monitoring & Condition-Based Maintenance
Our company seminars can be conducted flexibly:
In-house | Online | at the OilDoc Academy in Brannenburg
Depending on your needs, we develop customized training programs tailored to:
- Participants (maintenance, production, design, service, etc.)
- prior knowledge
- industry-specific requirements and standards
- Specific equipment and lubricant concepts
Interested in a customized company seminar?
If you would like to specifically strengthen your employees’ expertise in the areas of lubricants, analytics, and maintenance, we would be happy to support you with a tailor-made training concept.
Contact us—we will be happy to provide you with a customized quote, whether on-site, online, or at the OilDoc Academy in Brannenburg.