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Mechanical Drives IV

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

IHE Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. 150805

Description

Learn Silent Chain Drives, Multiple Strand Systems, Chain Selection, Chain Lubrication, Chain Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Solid Plain Bearings, Plain Bearing Lubrication, Plain Bearing Selection, Plain Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Introduction to Antifriction Bearings, Ball Bearing Identification, Mechanical Bearing Installation, Temperature Bearing Installation, Angular Contract Bearings, Bearing Lubrication, Antifriction Bearing Selection, and Antifriction Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting.


Prerequisite Mechanical Drives III. Length: 1 Month/ 6 hours a weekly


Gentry Location:


Mechanical Drives IV  
This advanced course provides students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to install, maintain, and troubleshoot 
industrial mechanical drive systems. Topics include Silent Chain Drives, Multiple Strand Systems, Chain Selection, 
Lubrication, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Plain Bearings, Bearing Lubrication, Selection, Maintenance, Antifriction 
Bearings, Ball Bearing Identification, Mechanical and Temperature Bearing Installation, Angular Contact Bearings, and 
Bearing Maintenance and Troubleshooting. The course concludes with Laser Shaft Alignment, where students learn 
rough alignment, Laser Shaft Alignment Installation, and Soft Foot Correction. Laser Shaft Alignment Operation and 
Laser Shaft Alignment Analysis. Dial indicator method or the straight edge and feeler gauge method. Laser shaft 
alignment systems avoid problems such as sagging indicators, reading resolution error, and reading parallax error.                                                
Prerequisite Mechanical Drives IV. Length: 1 Month/ 6+ Hour’s weekly 

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

7

Hours

36

Entrance Requirements

Course(s)

School

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY TRAINING

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1490 June Self Drive, Springdale, Arkansas 211 S. Giles St. Gentry, AR 72734

Local WIB

5025 - Northwest

Name of Credential

Certificate of Completion

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Payment plans, scholarships, and other options available.

Refund Policy

N/A

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - amatrol

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$1,350.00

Out-of-District Tuition

$1,350.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$1,350.00

Total Out-of-District Program Cost

$1,350.00

Demand Occupation(s)

49-9041.00Industrial Machinery Mechanics
$29.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1490 June Self Drive, Springdale, Arkansas 72764

Phone Number

(479) 365-7351

Web Address

http://www.bit-tradeschool.org

Last Updated

Oct 22, 2026

Created

Jul 22, 2026

Renewal

Oct 22, 2027

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