NSK academy adds online training module
for food and beverage applications
The popular and ever-expanding NSK
academy – www.nskacademy.com –
has added a new training module to its
portfolio of courses. Aimed at increasing
the knowledge of those involved in
developing and specifying machinery for
the food and beverage sector, the new
module represents a comprehensive
overview of all factors relating to
bearing use in such applications. Like
every training module available at NSK
academy, those completing the course
will be invited to answer a series of
questions to test their knowledge.
Participants attaining an 80% pass mark
will receive a certificate in recognition of
their achievement.
Most operating conditions in the food
and beverage industry are extremely
challenging, especially for rotating
equipment. The environments typically
encountered can have an adverse effect
on many components, including bearings,
leading to recurrent failures, hazardous
work conditions and costly downtime.
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The new online training module at
NSK academy is designed to generate
a better understanding of bearing
specification and use in demanding
food and beverage sector applications.
Included is an introduction to the
industry, its key drivers and the typical
machine and equipment types that rely
on bearing technology. Such systems
include conveyors, washing processors,
mixers, filling plant, breading machines,
peeling machines, grinders, fryers, ovens,
steamers and freezers, to list but a few.
In particular, the course looks at what
happens to bearings in different
conditions, identifying the various
potential failure modes. Conditions
covered by the new e-learning module
include wet, clean/food line, dirty/
gritty, hot and cold. For each condition,
module participants receive an overview
of the NSK bearing solutions – and the
technology behind them – that have
been developed to overcome such
issues.
The module also covers bearings used
in the general food and beverage plant
environment, such as those found in
gearboxes, electric motors, pumps and
packaging machines.
Ultimately, all those taking part
will learn more about the arduous
conditions in the food and beverage
industry, and how bearing life can be
maximised. This ethos stays true to the
founding principle of the NSK academy,
which is to help participants expand
on the knowledge they apply on a daily
basis, and utilise the latest NSK bearing
solutions to maximise the operating life
of machines.
All of the online training modules
are designed to increase staff skill
levels and help OEMs achieve better
profitability thanks to reduced
maintenance requirements.
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