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Course Length: 4 x 8-hour days or 3 x 10-hour days
Target Audience: Apprentice or Heavy Equipment Technicians
This course covers basic hydraulic theory as well as some of the more advanced systems used on Caterpillar equipment. Technicians gain a better understanding of flow/pressure controls, pumps, actuators, schematic interpretation and troubleshooting.
PPE Required
Participants must provide their own safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, and coveralls with Hi-Visibility Markings.
Apprentice or Ticketed Technician
After completion of the course the participant will be able to:
Explain the basic physics of Fluid Power.
Read and interpret a hydraulic schematic.
Understand Troubleshooting fundamentals.
Identify different types of pressure control valves, operation and applications.
Identify different types of flow control valves, operation and applications.
Identify different types of pumps, operation and applications.
Identify different types of actuators, operation and applications.
Understand and explain proper contamination control methods.
Identify different types of conductors, fittings, and applications.
Explain the operation of an LSPC system.
Explain the operation of a PPPC system.
Explain the operation of a ball resolver network.
Successful completion of a written examination with a passing grade of 80% .
