Intermediate Hydraulics Learning System – 85-IH...

Amatrol’s Intermediate Hydraulics learning system (85-IH) introduces advanced hydraulic components (pilot-operated check valves, two-position directional control valves, telescoping cylinders, etc.), explains how each works, and then shows how they relate to real-world applications in elevators, punch presses, backhoes, and many more. This approach to curriculum is an Amatrol signature: reinforce both theory and practice to produce a well-rounded understanding of the topic. Learners will be able to understand concepts like pressure intensification and cylinder regeneration while also being able to operate, install, design, and troubleshoot hydraulic components. The 85-IH includes directional control valves, relief valves, a flow control valve, a check valve, and an accumulator. Amatrol learning systems use industrial-grade components displayed on hand-welded, painted and silk-screened panels, and workbenches made from top-flight materials. This precise attention to quality and detail ensures a tough, visually appealing, user-friendly design that will last for years and help learners gain experience with components they’ll actually see on the job. The skills and principles offered in 85-IH build on the fundamentals taught by the Basic Hydraulics learning system (85-BH), but also lead to additional, more advanced learning systems such as Advanced Hydraulics (85-AH) and Electro-Hydraulics (85-EH). The 85-AH trainer teaches learners about hydraulic performance analysis and maintenance, while the 85-EH (which is used in several exercises with the 85-IH trainer) introduces electrical relay control of hydraulic systems. Real World Applications The 85-IH teaches how diff erent valves and cylinders introduced by this learning system are implemented in real-world applications, such as on dump trucks, hydraulic presses, or conveyor drive systems used on soft drink bottling lines. As an example, learners will study two types of cam-operated valves, their construction, and how their designs are optimal for switching from a high flow to a low flow in order to operate a cylinder at a slow rate for the rest of the stroke. Learners will see how each of these valves are implemented in industry-relevant applications like an injection molding machine before practicing skills on a cam valve included with the 85-IH trainer. World Class Curriculum and Optional Interactive Multimedia From the physical practice of assembling accumulator circuits to the detailed equation for calculating the maximum pressure in a pilot-operated check valve, Amatrol’s thorough and precise learning materials lend themselves to both self-paced and traditional teaching methods. By following either method, learners will understand each component’s function, which makes troubleshooting easier on more advanced learning systems or in real-world situations. In addition to the traditional printed learning activity packets, Amatrol also offers this curriculum in a highly interactive multimedia format. This format provides all of the content from the printed curriculum in an exciting multimedia format with videos, 3D animations, voiceovers, and interactive quizzes. Expanded Teaching Options Learners can build on the skills they have acquired from the 85-IH by progressing to Amatrol’s Advanced Hydraulics learning system (85-AH), as well as the Electro-Hydraulics learning system (85-EH) and the Electro-Fluid Power learning system (85-EF). The 85-AH covers hydraulic motors, pump and fl ow, heat exchanges, and filtration. This learning system includes a digital tachometer, return line fi lter assembly, and viscosity gauge. The 85-EF covers electrical relay control of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, dealing with topics such as control transformers, fuses and circuit breakers, and solenoid operated directional control valves. The 85-EH concentrates solely on hydraulic systems in relation to electrical relay control through topics like pushbuttons, ladder diagram schematics, and selector switches. Adds Sensors to Other Learning Systems The 85-SN1 is fully equipped to be utilized as a stand-alone system that introduces learners to Electronic Sensors. However, this learning system can also be integrated with Amatrol’s 85-EF, 85-EH, 85-MT5-D, and 85-EP to expand learning options and show how sensors are used in real-world applications with pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, and more. Student Reference Guide A sample copy of the Intermediate Hydraulics Student Reference Guide is included with the learning system. Sourced from the 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.