Seals and Packing Fundamentals

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for mechanical technicians.

Curriculum Note: Many of the lessons contained in this course are also contained in course MM-500 in a condensed format.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:

• Understanding of mechanical theory and mechanical systems

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

• Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
• Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises 
  

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.

You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.

Next Level Learning

Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:

• Centrifugal Pumps (MMS-200)

Course Agenda

• Explain the Functions of Packing
• Describe Packing Glands
• Perform Packing Replacement
• Distinguishing Mechanical Seal Types
• Listing Advantages and Disadvantages of Mechanical Seals
• Inspecting Seals and Packing
• Troubleshooting Causes of Seal and Packing Failure
• Review
• Written Exam