TRAD2039 - Understanding Hydraulics and Schematic Troubleshooting

Course Description

Understanding hydraulics and schematics is the key to preventing unnecessary removal of components due to poor diagnoses. Most companies spend hundreds even thousands of dollars on repairs or replacement parts. This course introduces you to components used in most hydraulic systems with discussions about the differences and similarities of each as applicable. 

Time is spent understanding ISO symbols. Through an interactive lab, participants gain confidence in recognizing ISO symbols and learn how they relate to the components. 

The shotgun approach is used too often in troubleshooting, mostly because methanics are under tremendous time constraints to identify and fix problems. This course will teach you how to look at a schematic and understand the best approach to troubleshoot before components are replaced. This system works well in hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics and has proven to work every time. 

Day 1 topics include fluid power physics, pumps, hydrostatic pumps and motors, actuators, pressure, directional, and flow control. Day 2 topics include fluid conditioning, accessory components, fluid conductors, and building a schematic. On Day 3, schematic drawing and troubleshooting are the main topics. 

Laptops are used in class to train participants with schematics and a Virtual Lab.