Mechanical MaintenanceHydraulics: Actuators

Hydraulics: Actuators

SKU: AHHAC00CEN
Duration: 2.00 Hrs

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the various types of actuators that are used in hydraulic systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the basic components and operation of common types of single-acting cylinders, double-acting cylinders, vane motors, gear motors, piston motors, and partial rotation actuators.

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the basic components and operation of a single-acting load-return cylinder.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a single-acting spring return cylinder.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a telescoping cylinder.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a double-acting cylinder.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a double-rod cylinder.
  • Describe the basic functions of piston rings, rod seals, rod wipers, and cylinder cushions.
  • Describe how fixed and pivoting cylinder mountings can be used to mount linear actuators.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a vane motor.
  • Explain what a balanced vane motor is.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of an external gear motor.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of an internal gear motor.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a gerotor motor.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of an in-line piston motor.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a variable displacement in-line piston motor.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a bent-axis piston motor.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a vane type rotary actuator.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a crank type piston actuator.
  • Describe the basic components and operation of a rack type piston actuator.

    • Specs

    Course Level Intermediate
    Languages English
    Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

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