Bearing Fundamentals

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for mechanical technicians.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:

• Understanding of mechanical theory and mechanical systems

Technology Requirements

All technology is provided for student use in the classroom by Rockwell Automation. It is not necessary for students to bring any technology with them when attending this course.

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

• Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
• Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises 

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.

You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.

Next Level Learning

Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:

• Centrifugal Pumps (MMS-200)

Course Agenda

Day 1

• Force, stress, and friction
• Terminology and bearing design
• Bearing materials
• Friction and anti-friction bearings
• Lubrication methods
• Clearance checks
• Bearing mounting
• Preload considerations

Day 2

• Setting tapered roller bearings
• Fixed and float bearings
• Roller bearing removal
• Wear analysis
• Failure analysis
• Failure reduction
• Lab exercises
• Review
• Written exam