Parker's Industrial Pneumatic Technology course is a completely integrated 4½-day program during which you discuss and work with fundamental fluid power principles and formulas, and the functional characteristics of the complete spectrum of pneumatic components.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this course participants will learn:

• what happens to atmospheric air when it is compressed and how to predict the results and use them to our advantage;
• how and why pneumatic control components work;
• how to create and use schematics to design, debug, and communicate control logic;
• troubleshooting and maintenance of pneumatic systems;
• hands-on building of power and logic circuitry.

MAJOR TOPICS COVERED

• Pneumatic logic
• Schematic drawings
• Theories of compressed air
• Dryers, air receivers
• Compressors
• Pneumatic actuators
• Air distribution systems
• Directional valves
• Flow valves
• Hands-on workshop with pneumatic trainers (25% of course time)
• Filters, regulators, lubricators, silencers, quick exhausts

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Maintenance personnel, engineers and anyone who desires to increase their basic knowledge of pneumatic components and systems.

FEES & SCHEDULES

Classes are limited to 9 people per class. Tuition fee is Cdn $975.00 plus GST per attendee per course.

Special Offers: 10% discount applies to all regular course fees for companies registering for two or more courses at the same time. Prepaid packages of 5 courses are $4,000.00 and 10 courses are $7,000.00. (Packages exclude Wainbee's Electrohydraulic courses.)

• This will be offered on sufficient demand.

Normal Class Time: Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. — 12:00 noon.

For current year's schedule, please click here.

Registration: in PDF format or online.

Courses for provinces outside of Ontario and British Columbia will be conducted on an as-needed basis or can be held in client's premises. Please call our Training Assistant at 905-568-1700 ext. 2275 or send us an e-mail should you have further query.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day One

1. Introduction
2. Discussion on the characteristics and considerations of pneumatic systems vs. hydraulic systems.
3. Pre-examination
4. Pneumatic transmission of force and energy. An explanation of the basic principles of transmitting force and energy using a pneumatic system.
5. Control of pneumatic energy. Basic concepts and components of pneumatic energy control. Including the use of pneumatic symbology used in pneumatic schematics.

Day Two

1. An overview of Compressor operation, troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic charts.
2. An in-depth discussion of Aftercoolers, Dryers, receivers and Air Distribution Systems followed by class discussion on installation and leakage detection.
3. A discussion of symbols and their use in the development of Pneumatic circuitry.
4. Identification of check valves, cylinders, motors and rotary actuators. Will also discuss component troubleshooting tips.

Day Three

1. Continued discussion on check valves, cylinders, motors and rotary actuators.
2. Directional control valves are discussed as to the various types, their characteristics, and considerations when used, their functions, and troubleshooting.
3. Lab sessions using pneumatic trainer boards.

Day Four

1. Principles of operation and usage of flow control valves, silencers and quick exhaust valves.
2. A discussion of pressure regulation, excessive flow regulation and pressure intensification circuits.
3. Lab sessions using pneumatic trainer boards.

Day Five (class adjourns at noon)

1. A discussion on the removal of contaminants in a pneumatic system using various types of filters.
2. Lab sessions using pneumatic trainer boards.