Introduction

Module 2: Lubrication of rolling bearings

Training of participants in the correct application of lubrication, lubricant selection and lubrication systems.

Target group:

Maintenance personnel and engineers responsible for bearing lubrication, lubricant specification and lubrication system planning and selection.

Module objectives:

On completion of the training, delegates will be able to assess and select the appropriate lubricant for a wide range of rolling bearing applications.

Module Description:

The training module covers the lubrication of bearings under realistic conditions. Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills required to select, apply and perform bearing lubrication in a variety of bearing applications. An authentic example will be used to demonstrate the concept and guide the discussion. Participants will be guided through the examples and will be able to compare the concepts on practical solutions from their own working environment.

Guidance:

The training programme is led by Dr. Boštjan Vaupotič, SKF certified CMP inspector. He is one of the experts in the SKF Distributor Network in Europe who has completed all SKF Distributor College courses. He is certified in SKF reliability systems for bearing lubrication, bearing maintenance and condition monitoring of industrial drives. He is involved in bearing failure root cause analysis, in-service condition measurement of bearings and gears, machine vibration measurement and analysis, lubricant wear measurement, maintenance process optimization, design and installation of lubrication systems, etc.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, participants take a test and receive a certificate of successful completion.

Prerequisites:

Participants must be familiar with the basic concepts of occupational safety, and have basic knowledge and skills in the use of basic hand tools.

Training venue:

Theoretical and practical lessons are held at the premises of M.Trade d.o.o. or at your premises or by arrangement.

Duration:

The module can be fully tailored to your requirements in terms of content and time. The entire module lasts 14 school hours – 1.5 days.

Details

Content:

1. Lubrication basics:

  • Lubrication functions
  • Basic concepts
  • Lubricant additives and their effects
  • Avoiding surface damage to bearings


2. Grease lubrication:

  • Grease functions and characteristics
  • Selection of grease type: Selecting the right grease for your application
  • Calculating the lubrication interval and grease quantity for a practical application


3. Oil lubrication:

  • Selection of an adequate lubricating oil
  • Importance of cleanliness and negative effects of contamination
  • Application of the new life cycle theory
  • Effect of oil hygroscopicity
  • Changing the lubrication interval
  • Bearing cage concepts
  • Comparison of lubrication methods: static, circulation, mist, oil/air mixture, spot lubrication


4. Application of lubricants:

  • Determination of lubricant quantity and lubrication interval


5. Common faults and their prevention:

  • Over-lubrication, unauthorized lubrication, grease mixing
  • Corrective actions
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