Duration: 1 day

Format: Classroom learning

Pre-Study: Not required.

Outcome: You will come away from this course with a very good understanding of bearing designation system, design, mounting & dismounting and the lubrication of rolling element bearings.

• 1 day classroom training
• Lunch and refreshments
• Shortform course booklet
• CMI Certificate of Completion

Basics of Bearings and Their Applications

• Rolling bearing theory
• Anti-friction bearing types and applications
• Bearing types and applications
• Importance of fits and tolerances
• Housing seal types

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

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

Practical Mounting and Dismounting of Bearings

• Preparation for mounting and dismounting
• Checking the components
• Mounting and dismounting tools

Condition Monitoring Institute Certification

Scott Henderson - Founder / Director / Trainer

Scott's reliability journey began with 14 years in the British Army as a senior maintainer of rotary aviation assets. After relocating to Australia and working in a variety of industries in reliability roles, he founded Thermalign Pty Ltd, which has grown over the past 12 years and is now known as the Condition Monitoring Group.