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MB400 PRINCIPLES OF HYDRAULICS





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A Comprehensive, Self-Contained System that Familiarizes Trainees with Hydraulic Technology and its Applications

TII's instructor-developed curriculum is flexible and features 25 to 30 hours of instruction in hydraulic components, applications and principles. The modular format allows self-teach/self-paced or group instruction. The Physical Properties section combines science and technology as in programs like the Principles of Technology.

Each lesson requires trainees to conduct an experiment in hydraulic technology using one or more of the 18 industrial-grade hydraulic components, including different types of valves, cylinders and measuring instruments. In the Application Laboratories section of the manual, trainees use the components to emulate industrial applications.

A complete power supply with a pump and fluid reservoir, together with a work surface and the components conveniently stored on a panel, provide everything needed to understand this fluid power technology. The pump is designed to operate at approximately 25 PSI for safety.

SPECIFICATIONS

The entire learning system is enclosed in a portable and lockable impact-resistant polyethylene storage case. It consists of an experiment station, a component kit, a visual aids chart and a set of courseware that includes a trainee activity manual and an instructor's reference guide.

Experiment Station

The steel reinforced interior lower panel contains a complete hydraulic power supply and circuit mounting plate. The power supply includes a sealed ½" clear cast acrylic reservoir with a 3-port return manifold, a centrifugal pump (with relief line) set at 25 PSI maximum for classroom safety, and a regulated (0 to 100 PSI) 2-port distribution manifold. The circuit mounting plate is made of a ½" extruded and anodized aluminum T-slot slider bar and includes three component mounting brackets and two cylinder mounting brackets. The entire experiment station can easily be removed from the case for tabletop use.

Component Kit

The kit includes 18 components and instruments to provide a solid understanding of hydraulic technology and how it is applied in the real world. It also includes 11 hoses. Most components are clear for internal observation. They are trainee mountable for versatility in building circuits and designing applications as well as for promoting dexterity in their use. All devices have industrial/laboratory grade poppet check quick-disconnect fittings. The hoses and components are precharged with oil. The component storage panel is color coded, clearly labeled and silhouetted for component identification and inventory. The components are securely mounted but can be released quickly, and the panel is removable for wall mount or table-top use.

CURRICULUM

The Principles of Hydraulics curriculum was designed and reviewed by a panel of experienced secondary and post-secondary educators. In addition, the curriculum received input from industry experts and has been reviewed and tested in industry. Courseware includes an instructor's reference guide and a trainee manual with 25 units of activities and instructional support. The 8 to 10 hours of introductory instruction are ideally suited for exploratory Technology Education programs. Each of the three necessary levels of instruction includes background study of the topic, observational and hands-on experiments, application exercises, and mathematical formulas for proving results. Trainees will also develop skills in problem solving, data management, hydraulic concepts and unit conversion.

Introduction to Hydraulic Components

Application Laboratories

Physical Properties*

* The Physical Properties section of the curriculum has been designed to correlate to the objectives in Principles of Technology by the Center for Occupational Research and Development.

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