Training

Well-trained personnel are critical to operating plants effectively and efficiently. For this reason, Pioneer is committed to offering training services to customers and other industry professionals.

To improve machinery operations and maintenance over the long term, we train maintenance personnel on bearing fundamentals and bearing damage, using a syllabus Pioneer created to help identify a variety of bearing damage mechanisms. We also train end user and OEM maintenance engineers on advanced topics, such as rotordynamics and specific guide and thrust bearing issues.

We tailor courses to fit the customer’s allotted time and subjects of interest, from half-day to two full days. We also offer industry wide workshops. In addition, our engineers are often lead speakers at conferences.

Dr. Lyle Branagan, Engineering Manager, demonstrating the effects of oil lubrication
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If you are interested in learning more about bearings commonly in operation in hydroelectric power plants and are planning to attend the “HydroVision International 2010” this summer in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A., don’t miss the pre-conference Hydroelectric Thrust and Guide Bearing Workshop on Monday, July 26, organized and hosted by Pioneer Motor Bearing Company.

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This will be an interactive discussion among attendees and a distinguished panel of fluid film bearing experts from the U.S. and the U.K. who specialize in the analysis, design, application and maintenance of bearings in hydroelectric turbines and generators. For more information contact