Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics training course

Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics - 4 day training course

This 4-day course is designed to raise the knowledge and understanding at a more advanced level ensuing a greater effectiveness in the workplace relating to technical decision making and management of systems.

On completion of this course candidates will:

• Know the various pump control systems in current use.
• Know the importance of manufacturers' data and following correct installation, commissioning and test procedures.
• Know the importance of effective maintenance techniques.
• Know the procedures to follow to effectively manage fluid power systems.
• Know the cause of failure in hydraulic systems and the logical process involved in fault diagnostics.
• Know the function and operation of a greater range of components.
• Know the requirements of health and safety linked to risk management.

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This Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics training course is designed for Plant Managers, Engineers, Technicians and Craftsmen involved in the maintenance and management of fluid power systems, also Technical Representatives, this course takes a more operational view of fluid power systems, components and control.

Pre-requisites: Candidates must have attended the Stage 1 Hydraulics training course and know:

• The basic principles that underpin all hydraulic systems and relationships between pressure, flow, torque and speed.
• How to read and interpret circuit diagrams using current symbols.
• The function and operation of pressure relief valves, sequence valvesand pressure reducing valves and have a basic appreciation of componentsetting up procedures.
• The principle of pressure compensation relating to flow control.
• The principle of operation of check valves and sliding spool valves.
• The operation of gear, vane and piston pumps, and have a basic appreciation of pump testing.
• The different characteristics of oils and the aspects of contamination control.
• The principle of operation of accumulators.
• The basic principles of proportional control and be aware of the electrical interface that now exists with hydraulic systems.

This 4-day Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics training course is designed to cover the following areas:

Pumps and associated control systems covering both fixed and variable displacement involving:

• Reliefvalves, Un-loader valves and principle, Pressure compensation (constantpressure), Load sensing, Constant power, Open and closed circuitapplications.
• Installation and Commissioning procedures.
• Causes of pump failure (preventative measures).
• Health and performance monitoring.

Control Valves involving pressure, flow and direction:

• Valve sizing and performance (spool and poppet).
• Logic cartridge elements.
• Proportional control.
• Load holding and motion control (cylinder and motor applications).
• Priority flow control and rotary flow dividers.

Hydraulic motor performance:

• Fixed and variable displacement controls.

Logical troubleshooting techniques:

• Practical hydraulics.

Health and safety linked to risk management.

On completion of this Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics training course delegates will achieve a Certificate of Attendance.

This course provides an excellent foundation for those wishing to gain a BFPA qualification.

The cost of this Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics training course is £1000 + VAT per person.

This course can also be tailored to your requirements and delivered as an In House solution. Please contact us here for more information.

The National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) is a world leader for training in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical/electronics and associated control. NFPC's training courses combine first class education with the most advanced practical training facilities in our specially designed laboratory. Throughout the year we provide a wide range of training courses in hydraulics, electro-hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical/electronics and associated control systems. Our outstanding training courses cover a variety of subjects and accommodate for different levels of ability.

Open, bespoke and one-to-one courses

The NFPC offers a range of standard open training courses, in several areas. Additionally, we also offer bespoke courses (both site based and at the NFPC). These courses are tailor made to meet your specific staff requirements and relating to your own systems.

We also offer 'One to One' training where a company may require a specific key subject area covering to meet their immediate needs to enable them to overcome a problem. We provide a solution through training at a level that meets your needs.

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