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Start Date: 27 Sep,2026
End Date: 1 Oct,2026
Duration: 5 Days
 
Overview: 
This interactive course covers the specification, installation and operation of gears and gearboxes in modern plants. It reviews current design standards and discusses how to specify and use a gearbox. Gearbox installation, lubrication, health monitoring and failure interpretation. Practice exercises, videos, and case studies for an engaging and memorable learning experience
 
Course Objectives: 
Have an excellent background in gearing, including the types of gears, their arrangement & geometry, gear ratings, and quality
Apply safe working practices and understand the principles of preventive and first-line maintenance.
Understand the configurations and operating characteristics of bearings and become familiar with gearbox lubrication, including its various system types, key lubricant characteristics, and modes of lubrication failure.e
Familiarise yourself with the gear instrumentation measurements and identify the various analytical tools used in gearboxes.
Perform gearbox testing, including spin testing, partial & complete load testing, and full torque testing, and be able to determine the different gear element failure modes.
Learn the bearing failure modes and be able to emphasise the gearbox selection requirements
 
Course Content: 
Gearing Fundamentals
Bearings
Gearbox Lubrication and Principles, Gear Instrumentation and Measurements, Gearbox Applications
Maintenance Principles
Gearbox Testing
Gear Element Failure Modes
Bearing Failure Modes
Gearbox Selection Requirements: Analytical Tools
 
Targeted Audience: 
This course is designed for mechanical and maintenance engineers, technicians, operators, and managers who work with gearboxes and rotary equipment.