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Gearbox and Power Transmission Maintenance

Gearboxes, belts, chains and couplings transmit power across almost every plant, and their failure usually stops a whole line rather than a single machine. This programme helps maintenance staff understand how power transmission components wear and fail, and how to inspect, adjust and service them before a small defect becomes a major breakdown. Examples are drawn from conveyors, mills and processing equipment common on South African sites.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe the main types of gears, couplings, belts and chains used in industry.
  • Identify wear patterns and failure modes on gear teeth and transmission components.
  • Inspect and adjust belt and chain drives for correct tension and alignment.
  • Apply correct lubrication practice for enclosed gearboxes and open gearing.
  • Diagnose noise, heat and vibration symptoms in power transmission systems.
  • Plan servicing intervals that match duty and operating conditions.

Course outline

  1. 01Power transmission components and their duties
  2. 02Gear tooth wear and failure modes
  3. 03Belt and chain drive inspection and tensioning
  4. 04Coupling types and alignment considerations
  5. 05Lubrication of gearboxes and open gearing
  6. 06Diagnosing noise, heat and vibration
  7. 07Servicing intervals and condition checks

Who should attend

Fitters, millwrights and mechanical technicians who maintain gearboxes, drives and power transmission equipment on conveyors, mills and processing plant.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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