Principles of Bearings & Lubrication
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$1095
Lecture
2 Days
CEU ELIGIBLE
At the end of this training program attendees will be able to:
- Learn the different bearing systems, including proper selection, and installation procedures.
- Learn the basics of industry testing, specifying and application of lubricants.
- Learn coupling types and characteristics.
- Certification: This training program is approved by and can lead to certification through North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Testing for this certification is administered by a NATE testing organization.
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Why You should take this training program
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The Bearings and Lubrication Principles course gives you the knowledge and techniques to significantly reduce operating and energy costs and extend the life of your rotating equipment. In addition to bearings and lubrication this course also covers basic coupling systems and shaft alignment.
Learn the different bearing and coupling systems, including their function, load tolerance and operating characteristics. The lubrication chapter will present industry test methods used to define various lubricant characteristics, lubrication chemistry and proper application methods. This course will help anyone who has to specify, purchase, install, maintain or repair bearing and coupling systems.
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Upon completion of this training program, the attendee will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact your state or local licensing agency to determine if this training program is accepted for Continuing Education recognition by the agency.
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Who Should Take This Training Program
This training will help anyone who has to specify, purchase, install, maintain or repair bearing based systems. If you work with mechanical and rotating equipment – then you’ll get a lot out of this course. This is also a great cross-training for general maintenance, electricians and engineering personnel.
People who will benefit from this training include:
- Plant & facility maintenance technicians
- Apprentice and experienced HVAC technicians
- Energy management personnel
- Electricians
- Building engineers
- Plant & facility managers
- Stationary engineers
- Anyone who needs cross-training on rotating equipment
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What You'll Learn
Agenda topics include:
- Bearing types and nomenclature
- Bearing selection, installation, pre-loading and alignment considerations
- Troubleshooting and inspecting of bearings
- Grade and precision of bearings
- Shaft bore and housing fits
- Lubrication fundamentals and selection of grease and oils
- Automatic lubrication systems
- Coupling types, function and nomenclature
- Coupling and shaft alignment
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Training Program Description
MODULE I: Power-Transmission Physics
- Basic concepts
- The relationship between power, speed and torque
- Calculate the linear velocity of a rotating component
- Calculate speed ratio
- Efficiency and service factors
MODULE II: Bearings
- Types and nomenclature
- Covers both friction and rolling element bearings
- Covers both mounted and unmounted categories
- Installation and maintenance of bearings
- Troubleshoot bearing failures
- Selection considerations for bearings
- Shaft and housing fits
MODULE III: Lubrication
- Select the right lubricant
- The right lubrication method and amount
- Terminology including viscosity, fire point flash point, NLGI number and many other characteristics
- Properties
- Industry test procedures
MODULE IV: Couplings and Alignment
- Selecting a coupling
- Energy savings
- Shaft alignment process and its importance
- Different types of soft foot
- Shaft versus coupling alignment
- Different types of flexible couplings
- Coupling installation and interference fit
MODULE V: Power Transmission Formulas and Conversions
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2-Day Lecture Only: $ 1,095 / Participant
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