PRACTICAL INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS
15 - 16 JULY 2026
COURSE INTRODUCTION
This hands-on programme develops a practical understanding of hydraulic components, circuits and electro-hydraulic control. Participants learn to read and construct circuit diagrams, identify power-unit and control components, connect hoses safely, and set pressure, flow, speed and actuator position. Practical exercises reinforce safe setup, measurement and systematic fault-finding for industrial hydraulic systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:
- Apply essential hydraulic-system safety and pressure-release practices.
- Identify the functions of pumps, reservoirs, valves, actuators, filters and measuring devices.
- Read and construct basic hydraulic and electro-hydraulic circuit diagrams.
- Connect hydraulic hoses and quick couplings correctly.
- Measure and adjust pressure, flow, actuator speed and position.
- Use a systematic approach to diagnosing common hydraulic circuit faults.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This programme is suitable for mechanical and maintenance engineers, technicians, machine operators, supervisors and technical personnel who operate, maintain or troubleshoot industrial hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems.
COURSE CONTENT
- Hydraulic safety, stored energy and safe depressurisation
- Hydraulic principles, pressure, flow and force relationships
- Power-unit components: reservoirs, pumps, filters and relief devices
- Directional, pressure and flow-control valves
- Hydraulic cylinders, motors and actuators
- Pressure gauges, flow measurement and test points
- Hoses, fittings and quick-coupling practices
- Reading and constructing hydraulic circuit diagrams
- Basic electrical actuation and electro-hydraulic control
- Practical circuit setup, adjustment and troubleshooting
