Events

Would you like to Sponsor a UKLA event in 2021?

Sponsoring a UKLA event gets your company name and logo seen at a range of high profile events in the UKLA calendar. These events are widely attended by key industry… Read more »

CLC Module 1 – Exploration & Refining

25th February 2021

Covering the basic geology and formation of oil bearing strata, the geographical distribution of known oil reserves, the history of exploration, the formation of the Major Oil companies and a… Read more »

CLC Module 2 – Base Oil Types & Characteristics

25th March 2021

Concentrating on the way refining and crude oil origin defines the characteristics and properties of the resulting base oil and their subsequent best use. Covering areas such as Pour Point,… Read more »

CLC Module 3 – Basic Tribology

22nd April 2021

This course module is designed to give a basic understanding of concepts such as ElastoHydroDynamic Lubrication, Boundary Lubrication and Extreme pressure conditions. This module also covers Anti-Wear, Fretting Corrosion and… Read more »

UKLA European Policy Update

18th May 2021

Come and hear from your representatives on the UK Delegation to UEIL, the European Lubricants association, and their work defending free and open competition on the technical and competition committee,… Read more »

CLC Module 4 – Lubricant Additives

20th May 2021

An explanation of the basic additives used in the various categories of lubricants, their chemistry at a simplistic level, their function and their performance in respect of the Tribology covered… Read more »

CLC Module 5 – Industrial Lubricants

17th June 2021

A comprehensive look at Hydraulic and Circulatory, Gear Oils, Open Gears, Slideway Oils etc. including particularly the importance of viscosity, and additive selection and relating strongly to both the Tribology… Read more »

UKLA Golf Day 2021

8th July 2021

Join us for the annual 2021 UKLA Golf Day at Mottram Hall, Cheshire which offers superb facilities for golfers and non golfers alike. Please contact secretariat@ukla.org.uk or call 01442 875922… Read more »

CLC Module 6 – Automotive Lubricants

15th July 2021

An enormous topic covering not only engine oils for both gasoline and diesel engines but also transmission and hydraulic applications. This session will highlight the application of the different additive… Read more »

CLC Module 7 – Greases

23rd September 2021

A science in itself, the use of grease, its different manufacturing considerations, additive types and the basic terminologies of Consistency, penetration, Drop Point etc. are covered. Presented by Dr Julian… Read more »

Northern Lunch 2021

24th September 2021

Join us, in association with Exol Lubricants, for the UKLA Northern Lunch at Manchester Hall. Includes Networking Reception and a three Course Lunch and gives you the chance to meet industry… Read more »

Executive Industry Overview

5th & 6th October 2021

A two day course, giving senior industry managers an overview of the fundamental areas of the Lubricants Industry, including Exploration, Refining, Manufacture, Marketing and Regulation. The course is aimed at… Read more »

Introduction to Lubricants

14th October 2021

A one day foundation course on lubricants, tribology and the lubricant sector. If you are looking for an intensive, certificated course that will give you a complete overview of the… Read more »

CLC Module 8 – Metalworking Fluids

21st October 2021

Metalworking Fluids have become an increasingly important part of the product portfolio of most lubricant companies. This element explores the basic differences in chemistry and application between neat and watermix… Read more »

Lubricants and Lubrication Engineering Introductory Awareness Day 2021

28th October 2021

An event EXCLUSIVELY for Arkwright Scholars interested in careers in engineering. Engineers address issues concerning tribology on a daily basis. Overcoming complex problems using effective lubrication is the foundation of… Read more »

UKLA Annual Dinner 2021

3rd November 2021

The 2021 UKLA Annual Dinner will be held at 8 Northumberland, London. Guest Speaker will be comedian and former NHS doctor, Dr Phil Hammond. Further details to follow. For more information please… Read more »

CLC Module 9 – Health, Safety and the Environment

18th November 2021

This module covers the evolution of the Health and Safety of ingredients, risk assessment and a hands-on workshop to practice the technique. Risks from heavy metals, such as lead, together… Read more »

CLC Module 10 – 2021 Certification Session

2nd December 2021

The final module includes a one and half-hour comprehensive examination, covering all the work covered in each module and an industry related final lecture, by a senior industry presenter. The… Read more »

UKLA RAF Lunch in association with Moove Europe

25th March 2022

The RAF Luncheon is held in the spring of each year at the RAF Club in London’s Piccadilly. This really is the Lubricant Industry’s most exclusive lunch. Tickets are strictly… Read more »

Lubricant Key Account Management

The course aims to provide delegates with the practical skills they need to make a success of Lubricant Key Account Management including market segmentation, pricing models, sales methodologies, consumer buying… Read more »