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Introduction
Course overview
Mechanical seals and bearings are among the most common causes of rotating equipment failure. Understanding how they work and fail allows technicians to extend equipment life significantly.
This Aractech course covers seal types and flush plans, seal installation and failure analysis, bearing types and selection, mounting and dismounting, lubrication, condition monitoring and bearing failure analysis. Participants analyse failed components and plan improvements.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain mechanical seal types and operation
- Select seal flush plans and support systems
- Install seals and diagnose seal failures
- Select, mount and lubricate bearings
- Monitor bearing condition
- Analyse bearing failures and improve reliability
Who should attend
Target audience
- Mechanical technicians
- Maintenance engineers
- Reliability engineers
- Rotating equipment specialists
- Maintenance supervisors
- Plant engineers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Component demonstrations
- Failure analysis exercises
- Case studies
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Mechanical Seals
- Seal principles
- Seal types
- Materials
- Flush plans
- Coffee break
- Flush plans (continued)
- Seal selection
- Exercise: Seal selection
Day 2
Seal Installation and Failures
- Installation practices
- Commissioning
- Failure modes
- Coffee break
- Failure modes (continued)
- Failure analysis
- Case study: Seal failure
Day 3
Bearings
- Bearing types
- Load and life
- Selection
- Mounting and dismounting
- Coffee break
- Mounting and dismounting (continued)
- Tools
- Demonstration: Bearing mounting
Day 4
Lubrication and Monitoring
- Lubrication methods
- Grease and oil
- Contamination
- Coffee break
- Contamination (continued)
- Vibration and temperature monitoring
- Exercise: Lubrication plan
Day 5
Bearing Failure Analysis
- Failure modes
- Damage patterns
- Root causes
- Coffee break
- Root causes (continued)
- Reliability improvements
- Capstone: Reliability improvement plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Mechanical Seals and Bearings Maintenance (ME-015) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Mechanical technicians, Maintenance engineers, Reliability engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Frankfurt, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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