EIC 227 Mechanical Drives

15 lecture hours, 11.5 lab hours

Covers the basics of mechanical drives including chain drives, belt drives, bushings, couplings, gear drives, bearings, and lubrication. Includes power transmission physics, shafts, keyways and keyseats, prime movers, gearing, chain drives, belt drives, bushing couplings, bearings, lubrication, clutches, brakes and torque limiters, mechanical variable speed drives.