The Gears Program is a 6 week program designed to reinforce your knowledge of the basics of gear operation, design considerations, and stress gears place on lubricants. It covers proper gear oil selection to prevent failure and conserve energy, gear lubricant analysis and failure modes. It will also include discussions of solid lubricants and waste management.

Curriculum & Topics

Gear Basics

• What is so special about gears
• What are they
• Types of gears
• Gear lubrication

Basics of Gear Operations

• How gears work
• The duty cycle gears are subject to
• The stresses that gears place on the lubricant
• The fundamentals of gear lubrication

Prevent Failure with Correct Gear Oil Selection

• Common causes of gear wear and failure
• The impact of viscosity on gear oil performance
• The benefits of preventive maintenance

Failure Analysis

• Gear Lubricant Analysis
• Gear Failure Modes
• Gear Failure Analysis

Solid Lubricants and Waste Management

• Solid Film Lubricants
• Waste Management and Recycling
• Conservation and Used Oil Management