3.00 Credits
This course teaches the bearings and gears used in heavy duty mechanical transmission systems. This course will emphasize bearing mechanics, selection and maintenance. Topics include: plain bearings, ball bearings, roller bearings, anti-friction bearing selection, gaskets and seals and gear drive selection. In addition, this course teaches how to set up, operate and apply laser shaft alignment systems to a variety of industrial applications. Topics include laser alignment systems, rough alignment, soft foot correction, alignment analysis and operation