Mechanical Seals and Bearings Maintenance (ME-015) Training Course

Mechanical Seals and Bearings Maintenance

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…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

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 LLMI 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.

Course 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

Target Audience

Mechanical technicians

Maintenance engineers

Reliability engineers

Rotating equipment specialists

Maintenance supervisors

Plant engineers

Course Methodology

Technical presentations

Component demonstrations

Failure analysis exercises

Case studies

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Mechanical Seals

Seal principles
Seal types
Materials
Flush plans
Seal selection
Exercise: Seal selection

2Day 2: Seal Installation and Failures

Installation practices
Commissioning
Failure modes
Failure analysis
Case study: Seal failure

3Day 3: Bearings

Bearing types
Load and life
Selection
Mounting and dismounting
Tools
Demonstration: Bearing mounting

4Day 4: Lubrication and Monitoring

Lubrication methods
Grease and oil
Contamination
Vibration and temperature monitoring
Exercise: Lubrication plan

5Day 5: Bearing Failure Analysis

Failure modes
Damage patterns
Root causes
Reliability improvements
Capstone: Reliability improvement plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Mechanical Seals and Bearings Maintenance course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Mechanical Seals and Bearings Maintenance course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Cape Town.

Can I take Mechanical Seals and Bearings Maintenance online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Mechanical Seals and Bearings Maintenance

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