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Hydraulics Training Courses

Stage 1 Hydraulics

Duration:

3 Days

Who is it for:

This course has been designed for technical staff involved in the maintenance of fluid power systems both industrial and mobile. This is a pre-requisite to our Stage 2 courses covering mobile and industrial hydraulics.

Course Aims:

On completion of this course candidates will:

  • Know the fundamental principles that underpin all hydraulic systems
  • Be able to read and interpret hydraulic circuit diagrams
  • Know the function of the critical system components
  • Know the need for contamination management at all times
  • Know the safe working practices associated with maintenance procedures

Course Outline:

  • Basic hydraulic principles - fundamentals of pressure and flow
  • Hydraulic symbols and notation
  • Pressure, flow and direction control valves - function and operation
  • Hydraulic pumps - types and operation
  • Hydraulic oils and contamination control
  • Introduction to accumulators
  • Introduction to proportional control
  • Basic electrical theory
  • Practical exercises - circuit construction using cylinders and motors.
  • Health & Safety

Leading to:

Certificate of attendance.
Stage 2 Industrial or Mobile Hydraulics.

Notes:

All delegates will receive a comprehensive set of support notes, lunch and refreshments.

Price:

£800 + VAT per person.

Dates:

2008 2009
7-9 January 5-7 January
4-6 February 2-4 February
3-5 March 2-4 March
7-9 April 30 March-1 April
7-9 May (Fully Booked) 20-22 April
12-14 May (Fully Booked) 5-7 May
2-4 June (Fully Booked) 1-3 June
7-9 July (Fully Booked) 29 June-1 July
28-30 July 3-5 August
4-6 August (Fully Booked) 2-4 September
1-3 September 5-7 October
8-10 September (Fully Booked) 2-4 November
6-8 October (Fully Booked) 30 November-2 December
13-15 October (Fully Booked) 7-9 December
27-29 October (Fully Booked)  

3-5 November (Fully Booked)

 
10-12 November (Fully Booked)  
24-26 November  
1-3 December (Fully Booked)  
15-17 December (Fully Booked)  
   


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