Course Details

Course Details
Course ID
5558
Course Name
Bearings
Contact Hours
10.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Skillworks Inc.
Primary Contact
Kenneth MacLean
Kjmaclean@aol.com
5083933973 Ext.
Website
Partner Website
Description
This course covers the principles and applications of various types of bearings including plain journal, ball, and roller bearings. Included are explanations of installation, inspection and repair of bearings. The student will be introduced to specialized bearings, including powdered-metal, nonmetallic, and hydrostatic bearings. Bearing seals, lubrication, and maintenance practices will also be covered. Lesson 1 – Bearings and Shafts Lesson 2 – Plain Journal Bearings I Lesson 3 – Plain Journal Bearings II Lesson 4 – Antifriction Bearings I Lesson 5 – Antifriction Bearings II Lesson 6 – Ball and Roller Bearings Lesson 7 – Specialized Bearings Lesson 8 – Bearing Seals Lesson 9 – Lubrication Lesson 10 – Bearing Maintenance
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
Bearing classifications and selection; Shaft materials and stresses; Vibration; Critical speed; Fits and clearances Features, types, and advantages; Lubrication; Lubricating grooves; Seals; Split bearings; Bearing design; selection Materials; Score resistance; Load capacity; Fatigue strength; Conformability; Embeddability; Corrosion and temperature resistance; Relining Operating principles; Bearing and cage materials; Lubrication; Seals and shields; Tolerances; Fits; Standard and precision bearings; Running accuracy. Environment; Mounting; Radial and axial clearance; Fixed and floating bearings; Fits; Alignment; Mounting methods; Selection Ball and roller bearing design; Single-row radial, single- and double-row angular contact bearings; Two-piece, inner-ring bearings; Roller bearings Thrust, self-aligning, linear-motion, mounted, instrument, ungrounded ball, powdered-metal, nonmetallic, and hydrostatic bearings Seal functions; Terminology and classifications; Labyrinth seals; Special
Target Audience
Drinking Water and Wastewater treatment plant operators & supervisors, collection & distribution personnel Professional Engineers
Training Format
Correspondence