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The main parts of a ball bearing including the seal, the inner race, the ball bearing, the retainer, and the outer race

Bearing Fundamentals

Bearing Fundamentals introduces learners to the basic components, considerations, and types of bearings used in the industry. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2.5

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Course Description

Bearing Fundamentals introduces learners to the basic components, considerations, and types of bearings used in the industry. In this course, there are multiple ways in which the fundamentals of bearings are presented such as with 3D animations, 3D/2D models, and GIFs. This course contains material which is suitable for those new to bearings and those who have experience in the industry.

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Who will benefit from this Bearings course?

Equipment Designers; Equipment Maintenance Professionals; Engineering Students.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms and understanding of key concepts.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the basic functions and primary components of bearings.
  2. Recognize the impact of motion on various bearing applications.
  3. Comprehend the ways in which friction presents challenges that bearings must overcome.
  4. Differentiate between the various types of load that bearings must withstand.
  5. Recognize the common bearing types, along with prominent characteristics for each type.
  6. Recall the common defects for bearing applications and ways in which to minimize the defects.
Close up view of an assembled single row bearing
Bearing Fundamentals

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to Bearing Concepts
    1. Components of a Bearing
    2. Motion
    3. Friction
    4. Load
    5. Special Features
      1. Shield
      2. Sensor
      3. Flange
      4. Keyway
      5. Holes
    6. Clearance and Fitting
  2. Bearing Types
    1. Plain Bearings
    2. Rolling Element Bearings
      1. Ball Bearings
      2. Cylindrical Roller Bearings
      3. Spherical Roller Bearings
      4. Tapered Roller Bearings
      5. Needle Roller Bearings
    3. Specialized Bearings
      1. Fluid Bearings
      2. Magnetic Bearings
  3. Defects and Failures
    1. Material Defects
      1. Cracks
      2. Non-Metallic Inclusions
    2. Bearing Failure
      1. Lubricant Failure
      2. Corrosion and Wear
      3. Foreign Material
      4. Misalignment
      5. False Brinell

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