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Mechanical Drives and Lubrication

A hands-on, video-primary course on mechanical power-transmission drives - belts, chains, gears, bearings, shafts and couplings - and the lubrication practices that keep them running reliably, for industrial…

Level 2 17 Lessons 5 Quizzes 1 Hour +

About This Course

This course studies the mechanical drive elements that transmit power through industrial machinery – shafts, couplings, V-belt drives, roller-chain drives, gear drives and bearings – together with the lubrication that protects them. It explains how each drive works, how to install, align, tension and maintain it, and how friction, wear and the correct lubricant decide whether a machine lasts for years or fails in weeks.

Delivered as an intensive 40-hour week (eight hours a day for five days), the course pairs short teaching videos with in-class practice and practical assignments covering belt tensioning, sprocket and sheave alignment, bearing mounting, greasing and gearbox oil changes. On completion the technician should be able to select, install, align, lubricate and maintain common mechanical drive systems safely, and apply correct lubrication and contamination-control practices in a real plant.

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What Will You Learn?
  • Explain how mechanical drives transmit power and select belt, chain or gear drives for an application.
  • Identify and describe shafts, couplings, V-belts, chains, sprockets, gears and bearings and their uses.
  • Install, align and tension V-belt and roller-chain drives to manufacturer specification.
  • Mount, dismount, lubricate and inspect rolling-element bearings using correct tools and methods.
  • Explain friction, wear and the lubrication regimes, and choose between oil and grease for a duty.
  • Carry out gearbox oil changes, bearing relubrication and contamination control safely and accurately.
  • Observe lockout/tagout and workshop safety throughout all drive-maintenance tasks.

Course Content

Module 1

Fundamentals of Mechanical Drives and Power Transmission

What's included
3 Videos 1 Reading 1 Graded Test
Module 2

Belt and Chain Drives

What's included
4 Videos 1 Reading 1 Graded Test
Module 3

Gear Drives, Bearings and Shaft Components

What's included
4 Videos 1 Reading 1 Graded Test
Module 4

Lubrication Principles and Practice

What's included
5 Videos 1 Reading 1 Graded Test
Module 5

Final Examination

What's included
1 Graded Test
Module 6

Resources & Further Reading

What's included
1 Reading
Module 7

Assignments

What's included
4 Assignments

Requirements

  • None - this is a Level 2 course with no formal prerequisite.
  • Basic familiarity with hand tools and workshop safety is helpful.
  • Access to a workshop with belt, chain, gear and bearing trainers, alignment tools, a grease gun and PPE for the practical sessions.

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