Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
• Reliability Engineers and Specialists
• Mechanical Engineers and Supervisors
• Plant Operators involved in equipment monitoring
• Anyone responsible for reducing equipment failures and improving machinery uptime.

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Differentiate between various rolling element and plain bearing types and select the most appropriate bearing for specific industrial applications.
• Master lubrication fundamentals, including oil and grease properties, application methods, and contamination control.
• Conduct systematic disassembly, inspection, and reassembly procedures for various bearing installations.
• Identify, classify, and determine the root causes of all common bearing failure modes (e.g., fatigue, wear, corrosion).
• Apply modern predictive and preventive maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis and thermography, to monitor bearing health.
• Develop and implement a proactive bearing reliability program to reduce costs and improve machinery efficiency.

DAY 1

Introduction to Bearings and Bearing Applications

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Fundamentals of Bearings
• Bearing Types and Classifications
• Functions and Applications of Bearings
• Bearing Selection Criteria
• Load, Speed, and Life Calculations (L10 Life)
• Lubrication Principles and Friction Control

DAY 2

Bearing Design, Materials and Lubrication

• Bearing Components and Construction
• Materials and Heat Treatment
• Types of Lubricants – Grease, Oil, Solid Film
• Lubrication Systems and Methods
• Contamination and Lubrication Failures
• Bearing Sealing and Protection Systems
• Handling and Storage Best Practices

DAY 3

Installation, Alignment and Operation

Mounting and Dismounting Procedures

• Fits, Clearances and Tolerances
• Thermal and Hydraulic Mounting Methods
• Shaft and Housing Alignment Techniques
• Soft Foot and Misalignment Effects
• Operating Conditions and Load Influence
• Bearing Monitoring – Vibration, Temperature, Noise
• Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance

DAY 4

Bearing Failure Modes and Root Cause Analysis

• Common Bearing Failure Types and Symptoms
• Fatigue, Wear, Corrosion, Electrical Damage
• False Brinelling, Smearing, Cage and Lubrication Failures
• Visual and Microscopic Failure Inspection
• Vibration and Oil Analysis Correlation
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Techniques
• 5-Why and Fishbone (Ishikawa) Methods
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Strategies

DAY 5

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Course Wrap-up

• Bearing Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
• Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance
• Reliability Improvement Techniques
• Maintenance Planning and Replacement Intervals
• Best Practices for Bearing Reliability
• Summary of Key Learning Points
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony