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Principles of Bearings and Lubrication & Shaft Alignment
Description
Price:
$1,299
4 day Lecture/Hands-On
3.2 Continuing Education Credits
Learn the fundamentals of bearing, lubrication and shaft alignment principles. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to specify, purchase, install, maintain and repair bearing-based systems. You’ll learn the basics of bearings and lubrication. You’ll discover a full range of alignment methods. In hands-on exercises, you’ll learn to make measurements to help in troubleshooting. You’ll leave knowing how to spot symptoms of failure and being able to repair them.
Agenda [download course agenda]
Bearing and Lubrication
- Main parts and characteristics and series
- Proper mounting methods
- Bearing duplexing
- Troubleshooting and inspecting
- Preventive measures for extending bearing life
- Bearing nomenclature
- Retainer styles and application
- Grade and precision
- Shaft bore fits
- Commercial grade and precision grade
- Removal, interchange and pre-loading
- Function of lubrication and selection of grease and oils
- Lubrication systems and set-up
Shaft Alignment
- Align two pieces of rotating equipment
- Symptoms of misalignment
- Correct piping induced stress issues
- Tools and techniques to control lateral movement
- Accuracy and measurement
- Computer soft ware programs
Hands-On Lab Exercises
- Measure run out
- Measure and correct soft foot problems
- Shaft position measurements: face peripheral, reverse indicator and shaft to coupling spool
- Measure bracket sag and adjust shaft position measurements