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Safe Hydraulics #1: Staying Safe in Hydraulic Work Environments
During this session you will learn about:
- The importance of a robust preventative maintenance program
- How to recognize common safety hazards faced when dealing with hydraulic systems
- How to mitigate those hazards while working with hydraulic equipment
- How to complete a thorough inspection of the hydraulic assemblies on equipment
- How to describe key safety related items to consider when installing new assemblies
Safe Hydraulics #2: Hose Construction and Troubleshooting
After this session you will be able to:
- Describe the 3 main components that form most hydraulic hoses
- Recognize common failure modes associated with each component
- Identify the root cause failure on a hose assembly
- Recommend techniques and value-adding products that help mitigate assembly failure
Safe Hydraulics #3: Building the Right Replacement Assembly
After this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of and logic behind different industry specifications
- Follow the S.T.A.M.P.E.D. process to select the perfect hydraulic hose for any (non-restricted) application
Safe Hydraulics #4: Coupling Construction and Failure Modes
After this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Explain why you should NEVER mix a match hydraulic products produced by different manufacturers
- Understand the primary differences between coupling types offered by Gates
- Recognize the general sealing methods used on hydraulic couplings, and potential failure modes associated with each
- Describe the importance of proper torque when tightening hydraulic couplings
Safe Hydraulics #5: Introduction to Thread Identification
After this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the different types of thread types found on hydraulic equipment today
- Describe the step-by-step process we recommend someone follow to properly identify threads
- Properly use different thread identification aids offered by Gates
Safe Hydraulics #6: Understanding the Gates Catalog and Product Range
After this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Refer to the "C" section of the Gates hydraulic catalog to guide safe hose and coupling selection for any non-restricted application
- Understand where to find the correct hose and couplings in the catalog, once basic parameters have been identified
- Navigate real-world scenarios distributors, technicians, and end users might encounter that the Gates hydraulic catalog can help work through
Safe Hydraulics #7: Gates Crimping Equipment Overview and Proper Use
After this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the features of the different Gates hydraulic crimpers, and how to safely operate each
- Quickly locate Gates crimp specs needed for safe assembly crimping
- Safely cut hydraulic hose with different saws offered by Gates
- Understand the procedure recommended by Gates and many OEMs for cleaning new assemblies