2 Days

Fundamentals of Bearing and Gear Installation

PDMEC Lab, Kemaman

Course Overview

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills related to the installation, removal, inspection of common mechanical components in rotating equipment. Participants will also learn gear system fundamentals, gear installation procedures, and backlash measurement techniques. The course aims to develop basic knowledge in handling bearings and gears to support effective preventive maintenance and improve rotating equipment performance.

Course Content

Lecture on fundamentals of rolling element bearings, common bearing failures, and maintenance practices and gear system fundamentals · Practical – Proper installation and removal techniques · Theory and practical assessment

Who Should Attend

  • Maintenance technicians and mechanical fitters in process facilities.
  • Engineers responsible for rotating and static equipment reliability.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of mechanical equipment.
  • Participants should be physically fit for practical workshop sessions.

Methodology

  • Lecture sessions on fundamentals, followed by hands-on practical work.
  • Theory and practical assessment.