Course Description

This course focuses on industrial pneumatic systems. We use proven troubleshooting methods in this workshop. This workshop will teach the participant to troubleshoot down to the component level. The workshop does not cover individual component repair.

This workshop provides an introduction to air logic in the forms of; attached Symbology (logic symbols) and detached Symbology (ladder logic).

Participants are welcome to bring schematics into the workshop for coverage. Please have them provide schematics on 8 x 11 paper if possible so copies can be made for the entire class and to provide a transparency for the instructor.

Course Length

32 hours

CEU's

3.0

Prerequisites

None.

Objectives

Successful completion of the course will enable the participant to:

• Effectively troubleshoot pneumatic equipment and controls.
  
  
• Properly build common pneumatic circuits.
  
  
• Identify and read typical pneumatic circuits.
  
  
• Identify and understand the operation of pneumatic components.
  
  
• Use proper pneumatic terminology.
  
  
• Identify safety related issues relating to pneumatics including safety circuits and the dangers of misapplications.
  
  
• Understand the do’s and don’ts of pneumatics.
  
  
• Understand oilless pneumatic components.
  
  
• The importance of clean air and preventive maintenance.
  
  
• The proper precautions to be taken when removing, repairing, or replacing pneumatic components.