Our technical trainers have more than 60 years of experience demonstrating proper procedures for working with mechanical seals. Their expertise goes beyond the classroom; our instructors have spent years in the field, operating, maintaining and commissioning rotating equipment globally.
Our expertise includes:
• Pump seals • Dry gas seals
• Couplings • Engineering
• Design • Application
• Research and development
Industry Knowledge:
• Oil and gas • Pulp and paper
• Mining • Water and wastewater treatment
• Turbomachinery • Power generation
• Pharmaceutical • Food and beverage
• Defense
Choose from a range of training courses
John Crane provides a wide range of technical training courses covering key mechanical seal and coupling concepts and correct procedures for installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical seals and couplings. Courses are offered in various modalities, including classroom, virtual and on-demand.
These comprehensive training courses give end-user/OEM personnel, such as engineers, technicians, operators and mechanics, knowledge that can contribute to optimizing uptime by keeping equipment running safely, smoothly and reliably.
Training Topics
Couplings
Content includes why couplings are necessary, how couplings facilitate and impact the operation of pumps and mechanical seals, an overview of coupling types, and guidance on coupling selection. Courses are offered via virtual Infoshares and on-demand.
Dry Gas Seals
A variety of courses introducing basic principles of dry gas seals, including seal design, support systems, and seal failure analysis and troubleshooting. Best practices for seal installation and operation are also covered. Courses are offered via classroom, virtual instruction and on-demand.
Filtration
Content includes an overview of filtration principles and operation, how liquid and gas filtration technology works, API 614 standards that apply to filtration, and system design considerations. Courses are offered via virtual Infoshares and on-demand.
Pump, Mixer and Agitator Seals
A variety of courses introducing basic principles of mechanical seals, including seal design and assembly, support systems, and seal failure analysis and troubleshooting. Best practices for seal installation and operation are also covered. Courses are offered via classroom, virtual instruction and on-demand.
Support Systems
Content includes the need for seal support systems, how support systems manage mechanical seal operation and requirements established by the API. Courses are offered via virtual infoshares and on-demand.
Asset Management
We can help our clients master the skills, competence and confidence that we believe can create a positive impact in productivity and overall equipment effectiveness. Mobius Institute our reliability and condition monitoring training partner, helps condition monitoring, maintenance and asset reliability practitioners, business leaders, and strategic partners achieve the next level of success through engaging education
Training Modes
Classroom
In-person and hands-on theory/practical training facilitated by our experts at a John Crane training center or your site.
On-demand (eLearning)
Coming Soon: Self-paced online instruction; interactive and digital elements focused on key concepts and best practices for mechanical seals.
On-demand (InfoShare Presentation Recordings)
Self-paced online viewing of recorded presentations. 60 to 90-minute presentations on the basics for various key topics.
Virtual (InfoShare)
Livestream Infoshares provide an overview of key concepts and practices.
Virtual (Instructor-led)
Virtual instructor-led training provides a deep dive into important theory and processes. The training is highly interactive and includes presentations, demonstrations, participant activities, and pre-and post-live session work.
Upskilling The Current Workforce
Training is a valuable tool for mitigating the impact of the loss of skilled labor. Upskilling the current workforce eliminates the need to conduct lengthy, expensive searches. Investing in employees is an effective tool for reducing turnover and building loyalty, further lessening the burden of finding new talent. Given the pace of change, making the most of current resources is vital to staying competitive.
The knowledge and experience of the trainers, combined with the use of our actual drawings and seals, improved the training experience.
Training by Experts
Accomplished Training Team
Customized Training
Each facility operates under unique circumstances with its own challenges. Training workers on how to best navigate an individual situation enhances productivity and improves performance. John Crane offers custom courses tailored to your specific needs that are available on-site or at a John Crane training center.
Our capabilities include:
• Course content specific to the process/facilities/equipment
• Address attendees’ issues and concerns
• Practical approach based on extensive operational experience
• Comprehensive training notes
• Evaluation and assessment of participants
Our capabilities include:
• Course content specific to the process/facilities/equipment
• Address attendees’ issues and concerns
• Practical approach based on extensive operational experience
• Comprehensive training notes
• Evaluation and assessment of participants