WE201 Bearing Technology and Maintenance

Learn best practices in bearing applications, principles of mounting and dismounting rolling bearings, housings and seals, using the correct fitting and removal tools and techniques including clearance reduction, axial drive up, hydraulic nut withdrawal sleeve and oil injection methods. Through this training course, SKF aims to encourage safe and skillful maintenance practices that can help extend bearing service life, reduce machine downtime and minimize unplanned maintenance activities.

Description

Basics of Bearings and Their Applications

  • Rolling bearing theory
  • Anti-friction bearing types and applications
  • Bearing types and applications
  • Meaning of “L 10 Life” and “Service Life”
  • Application of fits and tolerances

Fundamentals of Lubrication

  • How bearing lubrication works
  • The importance of selecting the proper lubricant for an application
  • Maximise bearing life through understanding of proper lubricating principles and functions
  • How much and how often to lubricate rolling bearings

Seal Types and Application

  • Contact seals, Non-contact seals
  • Housing seal types

Principles of Mounting and Dismounting Bearings

  • Cylindrical seating
  • Tapered seating
  • Adapter and withdrawal sleeves
  • Cold and hot mounting and dismounting
  • Mounting and dismounting using oil injection
  • Principles of mounting plain bearings

 Introduction to Bearing Failures and Their Causes

  • Identify and interpret actual bearing failures

 Practical Mounting and Dismounting of Bearings

  • Preparation for mounting and dismounting
  • Checking the components
  • Mounting and dismounting tools
  • “Hands on” exercises

Recommended Pre-Study

BB Deep Groove Ball Bearing 

 

Who Should Attend

Attendees will learn the skills necessary to successfully understand the use of rolling element bearings in rotating machinery.

Maintenance Fitters and Technicians

  • learn how to identify rolling element bearings
  • understand how to fit and remove bearings using the correct tools and techniques
  • understand basic lubrication & damage analysis

Reliability & Engineering

  • selection of the right bearing, lubricant and sealing arrangements for specific applications
  • appropriate dimension and tolerance for housings and shaft
  • incorporate appropriate bearing mounting and dismounting requirements into the design and work instructions
  • improve the service life of rolling element bearings

Post-Course Reference

On course completion, all students will receive access to below reference material in order to advance their learning in this subject.  

On Demand Webinar:

  • Bearing Selection Process
  • Software Tools for Bearing Applications
  • Bearing Assist App

Reference Material:

  • Bearing Maintenance Handbook

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