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Professional training course · ME-015

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

  1. 1Day 1: Mechanical Seals
    • Seal principles
    • Seal types
    • Materials
    • Flush plans
    • Seal selection
    • Exercise: Seal selection
  2. 2Day 2: Seal Installation and Failures
    • Installation practices
    • Commissioning
    • Failure modes
    • Failure analysis
    • Case study: Seal failure
  3. 3Day 3: Bearings
    • Bearing types
    • Load and life
    • Selection
    • Mounting and dismounting
    • Tools
    • Demonstration: Bearing mounting
  4. 4Day 4: Lubrication and Monitoring
    • Lubrication methods
    • Grease and oil
    • Contamination
    • Vibration and temperature monitoring
    • Exercise: Lubrication plan
  5. 5Day 5: Bearing Failure Analysis
    • Failure modes
    • Damage patterns
    • Root causes
    • Reliability improvements
    • Capstone: Reliability improvement plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF
December 2026
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
January 2027
18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
February 2027
15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
March 2027
15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
May 2027
17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
June 2027
21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
July 2027
19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
August 2027
16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
September 2027
20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
October 2027
18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
November 2027
15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
South Africa flag Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
December 2027
20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

Questions

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.

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