Power Transmission Systems

Objective 1 - Describe the Function of a Shaft and Give an Application

Objective 2 - List Four Types of Shaft Materials and Give an Application of Each

Objective 3 - Describe How Shafts Are Specified

Skill 1 - Identify Shaft Size Given a Sample

Objective 4 - Describe the Function of a Bearing and Give an Application

Objective 5 - Define Three Types of Bearing Loads and Give an Example of Each

Objective 6 - Describe How Bearings Are Positioned to Support a Load

Objective 7 - Describe the Operation of Two Categories of Bearings and Give an Application of Each

Objective 8 - Describe Two Methods of Mounting a Shaft Bearing and Give an Application of Each

Skill 2 - Install and Adjust a Pillow Block Antifriction Bearing and Shaft

Objective 9 - Describe the Function of a Coupling and Give an Application

Objective 10 - Describe the Function and Application of Four Categories of Mechanical Couplings

Objective 11 - Describe the Operation of a Flexible Jaw Coupling

Skill 3 - Install a Flexible Jaw Coupling

Objective 12 - Describe the Purpose of Shaft Alignment and Give Two Types of Misalignment

Objective 13 - Describe a General Procedure for Shaft Alignment and Give Four Measurement Methods

Objective 14 - Describe the Operation of the Straight Edge and Feeler Gauge Alignment Method

Skill 4 - Align Two Shafts Using a Straight Edge and Feeler Gauge

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