Bearing Fitting and Removal Technique
Most premature bearing failures are caused during fitting, by force applied through the wrong ring or by contamination introduced on the bench. This course covers mounting and dismounting bearings without damaging them.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why most bearing failures start on the bench
- 02Bearing types and their mounting requirements
- 03Fits, clearances, tolerances and measurement
- 04Cleanliness, handling and contamination control
- 05Mechanical, heating and hydraulic mounting methods
- 06Dismounting without damaging shaft or housing
- 07Reading a failed bearing and identifying the cause
What you will gain
- Identify bearing types and their fitting requirements
- Interpret fits, clearances and tolerances
- Mount bearings using correct tools and methods
- Apply heating and hydraulic methods safely
- Dismount bearings without damaging shaft or housing
- Diagnose failure causes from the damaged bearing
Who should attend
- Fitters, millwrights and mechanical technicians
- Maintenance supervisors
- Reliability engineers
- Workshop and overhaul staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 29 to 31 Mar 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 15 to 17 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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