Gearbox Inspection and Overhaul
Gearboxes give warning before they fail, and the warnings are visible to anyone who opens one and knows what to look for. This course covers inspecting, assessing and overhauling industrial gearboxes.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01How gearboxes fail and the warnings they give
- 02Gear tooth wear patterns and what each indicates
- 03Bearing condition assessment inside a gearbox
- 04Systematic inspection and recording findings
- 05Repair, overhaul or replace decisions
- 06Assembly: backlash, clearances, preload and alignment
- 07Lubrication, sealing, breathers, commissioning and run in
What you will gain
- Recognise gear and bearing wear patterns
- Inspect a gearbox systematically
- Assess whether to repair, overhaul or replace
- Set backlash, clearances and preload correctly
- Manage lubrication, sealing and breathers
- Commission and run in an overhauled unit
Who should attend
- Mechanical fitters and millwrights
- Maintenance engineers and supervisors
- Reliability staff
- Workshop and overhaul technicians
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 5 to 9 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
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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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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