This course is designed for engineers of any level who require a sound basic knowledge of bearings and lubrication. It's essential that engineers understand the importance of how bearings work and operate, and why and how they can fail prematurely. It also covers important bearing fundamentals of correct installation, maintenance and in-service condition monitoring. Bearings rely on appropriate lubrication, so understanding what lubricants are, how they work, overcome friction and wear, and how to prolong their service life is vital.
This two-day training course is delivered virtually via MS Teams. The course starts from the very beginning: "What are bearings?" It covers slide/guide bearings, plain journal bearings, slew ring bearings, split bearings, white metal bearings and rolling element bearings. It explains how bearings work, how they are manufactured, what materials are used and why. It also covers how bearings are life assessed, and the principal factors which influence their service life.
Lubrication awareness covers oils, greases and solid lubricants, what they are, how they work, how they degrade over time in service and how to monitor their condition.
Case study examples are used throughout the course to facilitate understanding of real-life situations, and to promote delegate engagement and discussion. Questions are always welcome.
Modules:
- Introduction.
- "What is a bearing?"
- How bearings work.
- Understanding sliding and rolling fiction.
- Lubrication fundamentals: what are oils and greases?
- Viscosity, temperature, shear rate: why are they important?
- How do solid lubricants work: why are they added to oils and greases?
- Preventing wear: how to increase bearing wear life.
- Lubrication regimes and intervals.
- Bearing life assessment.
- Bearing and lubrication storage, maintenance and installation effects.
- Bearing condition monitoring.
- Lubrication condition monitoring.
- Preventing premature bearing failure.
- Common causes of bearing failure and what we can learn from case studies.
Available Dates
3rd Jun, 2025 at 09:00 - Virtual Course