
Mechanical Systems Maintenance
The Mechanical Systems’ training series covers the principles of operating and maintaining most types of common equipment. Course topics begin with a thorough grounding in the elements of industrial mechanics, including working with hand tools, power tools, and fasteners. The training series continues on to explain lubricants, drive components, bearings, pumps, and piping systems. The Mechanical Systems series concludes with courses dedicated to training workers on hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting techniques for these systems.
Unit 301: Understanding Basic Mechanics ($130)
This Basic Mechanics course covers force and motion, work and energy, and fluid mechanics as applied in industrial maintenance. Explains principles of operation for simple machines, such as the lever, inclined plane, wheel and axle, pulley, and screw. Explains the basic elements of industrial machines, as well as common measurement tools used to monitor and adjust equipment. Covers hand tools, power tools and fasteners, ending with a discussion of ways to reduce friction and wear.
Lesson 1 – Forces and Motion
Lesson 2 – Work, Energy, and Power
Lesson 3 – Fluid Mechanics
Lesson 4 – Simple Machines
Lesson 5 – Machine Elements
Lesson 6 – Measurement Tools and Instruments
Lesson 7 – The Safe Use of Hand Tools
Lesson 8 – The Safe Use of Portable Power Tools
Lesson 9 – Fasteners
Lesson 10 – Friction and Wear
Unit 302: Selecting & Using Lubricants ($130)
This course covers a complete lubrication training program, including functions and characteristics of lubricants, factors in selection of lubricants, and effects of additives. Oils, greases, and other compounds used for lubrication are described, as well as their applications. Lubrication, maintenance methods, and recommended storage and handling procedures are included.
Lesson 1 – Principles of Lubrication
Lesson 2 – Lubricant Characteristics
Lesson 3 – Additives, Lub. Action, & Bearing Lub.
Lesson 4 – Oils and Their Applications
Lesson 5 – General-Purpose Greases
Lesson 6 – Special-Purpose Greases and Dry-Film Lubricants
Lesson 7 – Lubrication Systems and Methods
Lesson 8 – Automatic Lubrication Methods
Lesson 9 – Lubricant Storage and Handling
Lesson 10 – Lubrication Management
Unit 303.1: Power Transmission Equipment ($100)
Covers belt drives, chain drives, gears and gear drives, adjustable-speed drives, shaft alignment, shaft coupling devices, and clutches and brakes.
Lesson 1 – Belt Drives
Lesson 2 – Chain Drives
Lesson 3 – Gears
Lesson 4 – Gear Drives
Lesson 5 – Adjustable-Speed Drives
Lesson 6 – Shaft Alignment
Lesson 7 – Shaft Coupling Devices
Lesson 8 – Clutches and Brakes
Unit 304: Selecting & Maintaining Bearings ($130)
This course covers principles and applications of various types of bearings, including plain journal, ball, and roller bearings. Explains installation, inspection and maintenance of bearings. Deals with specialized bearings, including powdered-metal, nonmetallic, and hydrostatic bearings. Covers bearing seals, lubrication, and maintenance practices.
Lesson 1 – Bearings and Shafts
Lesson 2 – Plain Journal Bearings I
Lesson 3 – Plain Journal Bearings II
Lesson 4 – Antifriction Bearings I
Lesson 5 – Antifriction Bearings II
Lesson 6 – Ball and Roller Bearings
Lesson 7 – Specialized Bearings
Lesson 8 – Bearing Seals
Lesson 9 – Lubrication
Lesson 10 – Bearing Maintenance
Unit 305: Understanding The Operation Of Pumps ($130)
Covers typical applications of various types of pumps. Describes factors affecting pump selection. Explains operating principles of centrifugal, propeller, and turbine, rotary, reciprocating, and metering pumps. Includes special-purpose pumps, diaphragm pumps, and others designed to handle corrosive and abrasive substances. Covers pump maintenance, packing gland, seal, and bearing replacement.
Lesson 1 – Pump Development and Application
Lesson 2 – Basic Pump Hydraulics
Lesson 3 – End-Suction Centrifugal Pumps
Lesson 4 – Propeller and Turbine Pumps
Lesson 5 – Rotary Pumps
Lesson 6 – Reciprocating Pumps
Lesson 7 – Metering Pumps
Lesson 8 – Special-Purpose Pumps
Lesson 9 – Packings and Seals
Lesson 10 – Pump Maintenance
Unit 306: Piping Systems ($130)
Covers piping and tubing systems used for fluid transport in the plant: hydraulic fluids, steam, liquefied product, refrigerant, and water. Shows typical metallic and nonmetallic piping systems, pipe-joining methods, and how tubing and hoses differ from piping. Covers valves, pipe fittings, hangers, supports, and insulation, and shows how tubing is sized, fitted, bent, and joined. Explains uses of traps, filters, and strainers.
Lesson 1 – Introduction to Piping Systems
Lesson 2 – Metal Piping
Lesson 3 – Nonmetallic Piping
Lesson 4 – Tubing
Lesson 5 – Hoses
Lesson 6 – Fittings
Lesson 7 – Common Valves
Lesson 8 – Special Valves
Lesson 9 – Strainers, Filters, and Traps
Lesson 10 – Accessories
Unit 307: Understanding Basic Hydraulics ($130)
The Basic Hydraulics course covers hydraulic principles, types of hydraulic fluids and their characteristics. Describes components of the hydraulic system and their functions for maintenance procedures, including filters and strainers, reservoirs and accumulators, pumps, piping, tubing and hoses, control valves, relief valves, and actuating devices. Covers a variety of cylinders and hydraulic motors.
Lesson 1 – Principles of Hydraulics
Lesson 2 – Hydraulic Fluids
Lesson 3 – Strainers and Filters
Lesson 4 – Reservoirs and Accumulators
Lesson 5 – Hydraulic Pumps
Lesson 6 – Piping, Tubing, and Fittings
Lesson 7 – Directional Control Valves
Lesson 8 – Pressure-Control Valves
Lesson 9 – Cylinders
Lesson 10 – Hydraulic Motors
Unit 308: Developing Hydraulic Troubleshooting Skills ($130)
This course covers understanding hydraulic systems, using schematic diagrams, installation procedures, maintenance, cleanliness and safety. Includes tubing cutting, bending, and flaring, identification and selection of proper fluid, and charging the system. Discusses planned maintenance, specific repair/replacement recommendations, system diagnosis, and troubleshooting.
Lesson 1 – Hydraulic Systems
Lesson 2 – Hydraulic Schematic Diagrams
Lesson 3 – Installing Hydraulic Components
Lesson 4 – Installing Pipes and Tubes
Lesson 5 – Selecting Hydraulic Fluids
Lesson 6 – Planning System Maintenance
Lesson 7 – Troubleshooting Systems
Lesson 8 – Troubleshooting Valves
Lesson 9 – Troubleshooting Cylinders
Lesson 10 – Troubleshooting Pumps and Motors
Unit 309: Understanding Basic Pneumatics ($130)
The Basic Pneumatics course covers how work, force, and energy are applied to principles of pneumatics. Shows operating principles of reciprocating, positive displacement, rotary, and dynamic air compressors. Covers primary and secondary air treatment. Includes valves, logic devices, cylinders, and air motors.
Lesson 1 – Pneumatic Principles
Lesson 2 – Reciprocating Compressors
Lesson 3 – Rotary Compressors
Lesson 4 – Primary Air Treatment
Lesson 5 – Secondary Air Treatment
Lesson 6 – Piping, Hoses, and Fittings
Lesson 7 – Directional Control Valves
Lesson 8 – Pressure-Control Valves
Lesson 9 – Pneumatic Cylinders
Lesson 10 – Pneumatic Motors and Rotary Actuators
Unit 310: Developing Pneumatic Troubleshooting Skills ($130)
Covers pneumatic systems, schematic symbols and diagrams, installing system components, planned maintenance, system diagnosis, and troubleshooting. Includes maintenance of air compressors, control valves, air motors, electrical components, and hybrid systems.
Lesson 1 – Pneumatic Systems
Lesson 2 – Pneumatic Schematic Diagrams
Lesson 3 – Installation of System Components
Lesson 4 – System Maintenance
Lesson 6 – Troubleshooting Air Compressors
Lesson 7 – Troubleshooting Control Valves
Lesson 8 – Troubleshooting Cylinders
Lesson 9 – Troubleshooting Air Motors
Lesson 10 – Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems