Shrink Fitting

The shrink fitting of metal components using liquid nitrogen is a procedure commonly used to super-cool items such as pins, bushes, bearings and shafts, employing the phenomenon of thermal expansion to make a strong joint.

We offer a shrink fitting training workshop that not only makes staff and operators aware of the potential hazards when using a cryogenic liquid, but also focuses on the the correct procedues to be followed in order to shrink fit a component efficiently.

The training workshop contains both theory and practical elements.

It is designed for anyone who uses liquid nitrogen for shrink fitting purposes, as well as Production and Maintenance Managers with operational responsibilities for shrink fitting. Anyone responsible for Health & Safety would also find this training workshop to be of value.

As shrink fitting operations differ the training workshop is tailored to your particular needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Shrink Fitting Workshop Overview

• What is shrink fitting?
• The need for specific risk assessments
• Hazards posed by cold (cryogens)
• Treatment of cold burns
• Essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The need to monitor oxygen levels
• Benefits of shrink fitting
• Equipment requirements
• Metallurgical considerations
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Safety issues with shrink fitting
• Practical session - how to efficiently shrink fit a component

What you will learn

The workshop will enable participants to:

• Recognise how accidents may occur with cryogens
• Contribute to the risk assessment process
• Describe how to treat a cryogenic burn
• Recognise the need to monitor oxygen levels
• Perform a visual safety check on shrink fitting equipment
• Identify safe areas to undertake shrink fitting
• Prepare an area for shrink fitting
• Safely decant liquid into shrink fitting equipment
• Undertake shrink fitting operations
• Introduce safe working practices into the workplace
• Review current shrink fitting operations on site

Our shrink fitting training is tailored to meet your needs. The workshop price and duration will depend on the content required. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. 

A maximum of 8 delegates may attend. Certificates of attendance and delegate workbooks will be issued. VAT is payable at the standard rate.

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