Training

Welcome to our comprehensive bearing training program, designed to empower professionals across various industries with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in bearing technology. As a leading bearing manufacturer, we are committed to enhancing the expertise of engineers, maintenance professionals, and industry specialists through our diverse range of training opportunities.

Benefits of Our Training Programs

  • Gain expertise from experienced application and service engineers
  • Network with industry professionals and engineering management teams
  • Acquire practical, real-world knowledge applicable to your organization
  • Enhance your company's bearing maintenance and selection capabilities
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in bearing technology

NSK offers a wide range of training and technical seminars. We can provide these remotely through a video conference, in person at your facility, or at one of NSK's America's Headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI or any other NSK location. 

In addition to standard training material, NSK provides tailor-made courses. Working together to specify the duration and content of the training sessions, NSK provides relevant, high quality training that ensures participants obtain the maximum benefit from their attendance. NSK's training sessions and technical seminars represent a real opportunity for all participants to enhance and improve their existing knowledge and practical skills relative to bearings and bearings related subjects.


NSK trainers

NSK Trainers

Our training programs are led by experienced engineers and industry experts who bring real-world insights into every session. Join us in advancing your career and optimizing your operations with cutting-edge bearing training. 

Who should attend

Who Should Attend

Our training programs are designed for:

  • Engineers seeking guidance in bearing and component selection
  • Maintenance professionals aiming to maximize equipment uptime and performance
  • Distributors looking to provide expert advice to their customers
  • Purchasing or other personnel, including those with previous or no bearing background, interested in expanding their knowledge of bearings and applications

Invest in your team's professional development and gain a competitive edge in the industry through our comprehensive bearing training programs.


Bearing Courses

NSK provides various courses, which help eliminate issues due to improper bearing selection, handling and maintaining the bearings, preparing our clients' collaborators to prevent early wear of the parts and act proactively in fault corrections. We incorporate interactive activities along with typical classroom training using online, catalog, and other resources.

Explore the tabs below to find the most suitable training option for your needs.

 

Bearing Bootcamp

NSK offers a 2 day course in the Spring and Fall. Our basics class provides a basic understanding of bearing types, selection, and purpose as well as an introduction to online tools. Our advanced class is geared towards engineers and focuses at utilizing the tools and calculations to properly select bearings, lubrication, shaft and housing fits, and other technical topics. These courses are offered concurrently during the 2 days. 

Bearing Courses Agenda

Basics

  • How Bearings are Made: Quality in Manufacturing  
  • Bearing Basics: Introduction to Bearing Types  
  • Deep Groove Ball Bearings  
  • Angular Contact Ball Bearings  
  • Cylindrical Roller Bearings  
  • Spherical Roller Bearings  
  • Tapered Roller Bearings  
  • Introduction to Lubrication  
  • Introduction to Shaft and Housing Design  
  • Introduction to Life Calculations  
  • Mounting and Handling *(Hands-On)*  
  • Root Cause Failure Analysis *(Hands-On)*

Advanced

  • Bearing Selection: Bearing Life Theory and Calculations  
  • Bearing Selection: Advanced Bearing Materials  
  • Shaft and Housing Design  
  • Bearing Lubrication  
  • Mounting and Handling *(Hands-On)*  
  • Root Cause Failure Analysis *(Hands-On)*  

Enroll in NSK Bearing Bootcamp

NSK offers yearly training for our distribution partners to cover NSK's product offering, solutions, and how to provide value to our end users through our "Asset Improvement Program" (AIP) process.