Mechanical Systems

Course Description

This course is designed to instruct students on proper removal and installation of bearings, pulleys, chains,
sprockets, gears and couplings. Also covered are lubricating and troubleshooting mechanical systems.

Objectives & Outline

The student will learn proper alignment procedures and will perform alignment on chain drives and belt drives. The student will also learn the four-step coupling alignment and will perform it on shafts and couplings using a dial indicator. Also covered are motor and pump alignment and determining the cause of overloading

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Identify and select the proper replacement, removal, and install bearings
• Select and replace belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets, and gears
• Install and align drive couplings
• Identify and select the proper lubricant for machine applications
• Perform parallel and series shaft alignment
• Check the loading on a machine and determine the root cause for overloading
  

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