Basic Hydraulics Learning System – 85-BH...

Because hydraulic power is used in everything from automotive brakes to industrial robots, the skills taught by the 85-BH Basic Hydraulics System can open the doors to careers in various fields, such as manufacturing, transportation, agricultural, and construction. The 85-BH introduces the fundamentals of hydraulic principles, such as pressure and flow, while simultaneously teaching industry-relevant hydraulic skills; this signature Amatrol approach to curriculum reinforces both theory and practice, which produces a well-rounded understanding of the topic. As an example, after completing this training system, learners will not only be able to operate, install, design, and troubleshoot basic hydraulics for various applications, but also understand concepts like flow rate versus cylinder speed and pressure versus cylinder force.    The 85-BH includes gauges, manifolds, cylinders, valves (relief/sequence, pressure reducing, check, directional control), flow meter, and hydraulic motor. These components are all industrial quality not only to ensure durability, but also to help learners become better prepared for what they will encounter on the job. All Amatrol products are made from top-notch materials and carefully crafted (hand-welded, painted, and silk-screened) to create tough, attractive, well designed learning systems that facilitate learning and will serve teachers and students for years.    Real World Applications    Within the 85-BH curriculum, learners begin by studying about the physical principles of hydraulics and how hydraulic mechanisms are used in real world applications. From this building block, learners begin constructing hydraulic circuits, which gradually increase in difficulty and number of industry-standard components as the curriculum goes along. By taking this approach, learners will understand each component’s function in a circuit, which makes troubleshooting easier in later lessons and on more advanced learning systems. Learners will also study about pumps, gauges, hydraulic motors, cylinders, and numerous valves, including schematic symbols for each component, creating the ability to read and draw their own hydraulic schematics.    Industrial Standard Components    Each 85-BH system features standard industrial grade components. This attention to quality gives learners experience they would normally only get on the job by helping them recognize industrial components and how to troubleshoot them more effectively. Components included with the 85-BH are pre-mounted on circuit panels with silk-screened labels next to each, which facilitates ease of use and identification. Additionally, the system’s orderly, user-friendly design helps learners to easily recognize how each component fits into a hydraulic circuit.    Optional Interactive Multimedia and Virtual Trainer    Amatrol’s 85-BH’s curriculum is optionally offered in an interactive multimedia format. This format features all of the content from the printed curriculum and adds stunning 3D animations, video, voiceovers, and interactive quizzes. Another option is the 85-BH virtual trainer that recreates hydraulic equipment in such realistic detail that learners can seamlessly transition to actual hands-on equipment.    Expanded Teaching Options    Learners can build on the skills they have acquired from the 85-BH by moving onto the intermediate (85-IH) and advanced (85-AH) Amatrol hydraulics learning systems, as well as the Electro-Hydraulics learning system (85-EH). For convenience, Amatrol offers the 85-BH as part of the 850-H1 Basic Hydraulics package, which also includes an Amatrol workstation (850-CTB) that features welded-steel frame construction for durability, lockable casters for mobility, slide-in storage racks, and the 85-HPS Hydraulic Power Unit.    Student Reference Guide    A sample copy of the Basic Hydraulics Student Reference Guide is also included with the system for your evaluation. Sourced from the system’s multimedia curriculum, the Student Reference Guide takes the entire series’ technical content contained in the learning objectives and combines them into one perfect-bound book.