Technology Network offers maintenance courses

The Alabama Technology Network is offering Mechanical Maintenance courses that are designed to help improve the skillset of area businesses’ maintenance teams.

All modules include hands-on labs for each participant to work through. Participants can either attend the session(s) of their choice for $495 each or the entire series at a discounted rate of $1,695.

The following courses are offered:

Oct 2-3 Belt/Chain Drive Systems

Participants will learn about various types of belts/chains and learn belt and chain size and type designations.  They will learn to calculate the belt length/number of links for a given configuration.  They will learn terminology and how to identify and inspect for wear.  They will learn to find the speed ratio for a given setup and determine the output speed when given a motor speed.   The participants will also be introduced to quick disassembly bushings and tapered bushings for installing sheaves and sprockets.  Through hands-on activities they will check the motor shaft, driven shaft, and sheaves for excessive runout, install, align and properly tension various belt and chain drive systems.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Belt Drives
• Sheave and Belt Installation
• Sheave Alignment
• Belt Tensioning
• Speed, Torque, and Pulley Ratios
• Sheave and Belt Maintenance
• Wedge and Notched Wedge V-Belts
• Multiple-Belt Drives
• Multiple-Speed Belt Drives
• Variable-Speed Belt Drives
• Synchronous Belt Drives
• High Torque Synchronous Belt Drives
• Idler Pulleys
• Introduction to Chain Drives
• Sprocket Installation
• Sprocket Alignment
• Chain Installation
• Chain Tensioning
• Speed, Torque, and Sprocket Ratios
• Sprocket and Chain Maintenance
• Multiple-Chain Drives
• Silent Chain Drives
• Sprocket Idlers

 

Oct 9-10 Gear Drive Systems

Participants will learn about various types of gears and gear terminology.  Through hands-on activities, the participants will select, install, adjust and align a set of spur gears.  The participants will learn about measuring and properly setting gear backlash.  The participants will learn also set up a gear train and learn how to calculate gear ratios.  The participants will set up a pair of miter gears and disassemble a gearbox and change the gear ratio of the gearbox.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Gear Drives
• Spur Gear Installation
• Gear Alignment
• Backlash Adjustment
• Speed, Torque, and Gear Ratios
• Gears Using Split Taper Bushings
• Gear Trains
• Helical Gears
• Worms and Worm Gears
• Miter Gears
• Gearboxes

Oct 23-24 Alignment

Participants will learn about coupling types and appropriate usage, they will learn best practices for preparation and rough alignment.  The course will cover misalignment, terminology, dial indicators, and alignment devices.  Participants will learn how to measure shaft and coupling run-out.  The course also covers the effects of temperature on the alignment.  The class will also cover laser alignment using the SKF Shaft Alignment System.  Participants will have hands-on activities in installing couplings, checking run-out, checking for soft foot, performing a rim and face alignment, and performing a Laser Alignment.

Topics Include:

• Coupling Runout
• Alignment Points
• Cross Dialing
• Rim and Face
• Reverse Dial Alignment
• Shims
• Laser Alignment

Oct 30-31 Pump Systems

Participants will learn general lockout/tagout considerations for pumping systems as well as recognizing hazards.  They will learn the general classification of pumps and be introduced to various types of both Positive-Displacement and Non Positive-displacement pumps.  Participants will be briefly introduced to variable speed drives and learn to access and update parameters for monitoring and modifying motor performance.  Through hands-on exercises they will explore pump performance curves and understand pump cavitation, air entrainment and the consequences of dead-heading pumps.  Through hands on activities, they will disassemble, inspect and reassemble various types of pumps.  Finally they will be introduced to pump life expectancy considerations and learn how to flow-test to recognize a worn positive displacement pump.

Topics Include:

Centrifugal Pumps

• Multi-Stage
• Mag Drive
• Axial Pumps
• Turbine Pumps
• Reciprocating Pumps
  • Piston Pumps
  • Diaphram Pumps
  • Metering Pumps
  • Rotary Pumps
    • External Gear Pumps
    • Internal Gear Pumps
    • Vane Pumps
    • Flexible Impeller Pumps
    • Peristalic Pumps
    • Head vs. PSI
    • Components of Head
      • Static Head
      • Head Loss
      • Velocity Head
      • Life Expectancy vs. Load
      • Life Expectancy vs. RPM
      • Chemicals
      • Vibration
      • Alignment & Coupling Life

For more information and to register online go to http://www.atn.org/workshops.php or call 334-637-3164. Limited space available so please register promptly to ensure availability.

The Alabama Technology Network is located at Alabama Southern Community College in Thomasville.