Fluid Power Fundamentals

(LIMITED to 30 participants - This class has historically sold out - Register EARLY!)

Who should attend: Anyone who works with hydraulics who would like to understand the basic fundamentals of fluid power and the components used within a hydraulic system. (i.e., customer service representatives, engineers, maintenance technicians, and interested associates.)

Where will the virtual classes be held? Classes will be held online. They will be held from 1:00-3:00pm EASTERN time.

What is the cost:
• IFPS Members: $299
• Non-IFPS Members: $399

Not a member? Join now ($75)

What is required: An internet connection, MSTeams, pencil(s) and paper for taking notes, and a simple math calculator (i.e. TI-30 or phone/computer calculator).

Attendees will receive:

• Certificate of Completion from IFPS.
• IFPS Basic Hydraulics Foundation Principles Student Workbook.

Schedule (1:00 – 3:00 PM EST):

    Session 1: February 15, 2027 – Basic Hydraulic Fundamentals
    Session 2: February 16, 2027 – Symbology
    Session 3: February 17, 2027 – Pumps
    Session 4: February 18, 2027 – Valves
    Session 5: February 22, 2027 – Valves
    Session 6: February 23, 2027 – Actuators and Accumulators
    Session 7: February 24, 2027 – Fluid Conveyance
    Session 8: February 25, 2027 – Fluids and Contamination

When is the Registration Deadline? February 10, 2027

Course Outline

• Basic Hydraulic Fundamentals: Pascal’s Law, Laws of Motion, Force/Pressure/Area Relationships, Speed/Flow/Area Relationships, Work & Power, Parallel & Series Circuits
• Symbology: Basics, Key Component Identification, Symbology Practice
• Hydraulic Components: Pumps, Valves (Pressure, Directional, Flow Control), Screw-in vs. Slip-in Cartridge Types, Actuators (Rotary, Linear), Accumulators
• Fluid Conveyance: Connectors & Conductors, Stamped Procedure, Reservoirs
• Fluids & Contamination: Fluid Types, Key Terms & Characteristics, Particulate Contamination (ISO 4406), Filtration Locations