AFME-NE-16 Mechanical Basics Done Right
Bearings, belts, chains, couplings, alignment, bolts and lubrication on food machinery, done right first time. Fully illustrated, with eleven figures and a full-page step-by-step bearing replacement guide, plus a mechanical job checklist. Part of the AFME Apprentice and Early Careers Series. Written for the UK: UK health and safety law, UK food law and HSE guidance.
What is included
- AFME-NE-16 Mechanical Basics Done Right (PDF, illustrated) - Bearing types, reading bearing numbers and fitting - Step-by-step shaft bearing replacement guide (also supplied as a separate image) - Belt tension and pulley alignment - Chain parts and connecting link clips - Shaft alignment and soft foot - Thread profiles and bolt tightening sequence - Food-grade lubrication - Mechanical job checklist - UK law and guidance references - Clear guide-only disclaimer: your site procedures, permits and risk assessments always come first
Who this resource is for
Apprentices, new mechanical and multi-skilled engineers, and mentors teaching the basics.
How to use this resource
1. Read the guide before your next mechanical job and keep the checklist with you. 2. Use the bearing step guide alongside the maker's instructions, never instead of them. 3. Ask to help with a motor alignment and record the readings. 4. Always use the maker's torque and tension figures.
