Course Number 511 - 5 Days

Overview

An excellent introduction to practical mechanical maintenance, this course provides instruction in techniques relevant to safe, first line maintenance. Instruction takes place both in the classroom and in SETA¡¦s fully equipped workshop.

Participants

Ideally suited to those with little, or no mechanical maintenance experience.

Key Topics

• Safety relevant to mechanical maintenance
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and symbols
• Measuring instruments relevant to mechanical maintenance
• Tools and equipment: - safe use of standard hand tools and equipment
• Dismantling techniques:- correct isolation from power sources; dismantling sequence; marking and protection of parts
• Re-assembling techniques: - re-assembly sequence and commissioning
• Bearings:- identification of bearing types, codes and cross references; common bearing faults; removal and fitting of bearings
• Belt and Chain Drives:- identification of flat, vee and tooth belts; removal and replacement of belts and chains; checking pulley alignment ; belt/chain tensions
• Drives and Couplings:- types; removal and assembly of couplings;ensuring drive shaft alignment
• Drive Keys: - identification of key types; key applications

Course benefits

• Reduction in down-time
• Better use of capital equipment
• Improved quality standards

Timings

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