Fluid Power Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical & Schematic Industrial Training

Hydraulics / Pneumatics / Electronics

Continuing Education for American Industry
  • “Thorough, very informative, no nonsense and fun.” –Lee Martin, Maintenance Mgr., Weyerhaueser Co.-Pe Ell, WA
  • “The most relevant fluid power course we have ever attended.” -Dave Gramm, Boise Cascade-Kettle Falls, WA
  • “The most definitive ‘Mobile Hydraulics’ training offered by anyone in the U.S.” –Jim Wilbanks, Auburn University-Auburn, AL

About Fluid Power Training Associates

Fluid Power Training Associates (FPTA) is a world-class fluid power training and consulting firm with over 30 years experience bringing top-level fluid power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical training to groups and individuals eager to enter all phases of industry. Today we are proud to offer the most complete and widest available line of pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic training courses to industry and individuals seeking convenient self-paced training, and often collaborate with colleges, universities, technical institutes, workforce development centers, skill centers, and vocational technical schools.

FPTA presents pneumatic, electronic, and hydraulic training programs nationwide, each with a uniquely comprehensive syllabus. All fluid power courses are open-registration, but may also be customized for on-site training needs. Course content ranges from basic hydraulics training to advanced hydraulics/pneumatic/electrical training. We additionally offer a set of custom-produced interactive training CDs, DVDs and manuals which we give to students, but also sell separately for individuals who are inclined to learn about fluid power technology in a convenient, self-paced manner.

The two FAST II Model 1-AAA fluid power trainers we purchased from Fluid Power Training Associates, LLC have made our Industrial Training Program the envy of the Greater Riyadh area. - Abu Al Wazir, Industrial Training Development Corporation, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaOur most popular courses include:

• Fundamentals of Hydraulics
• Mobile Equipment Hydraulics
• Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Industrial Hydraulics
• Fundamentals of Pneumatics
• Advanced Hydraulics
• Troubleshooting Hydraulics Systems
• DC Electrical Systems for Mobile Equipment
• How To Read Fluid Power Schematics
• Hydraulic Filtration
• Principles of Hydrostatic Drives
• Fundamentals of Electricity

Our fluid power training approach has been formed by 90 years of combined hands-on and troubleshooting experience with industrial and mobile equipment by our three full-time, degreed mechanical engineering instructors. We have collaborated with many community colleges and universities in developing or improving their fluid power programs in presenting basic hydraulics/basic pneumatics up to and through advanced systems.

We have additionally developed portable, hands-on hydraulic/pneumatic comprehensive trainers known as the “FAST II” series: Five models ranging from a basic hydraulics training unit to a full-system, two-pump combined hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical controls unit, each developed to meet our own higher hands-on training standards, and ensure that our courses deliver the highest understanding of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, circuits and systems and electrical/electronic systems. Full system schematics and bills of material for each of our five Model “FAST II” trainers are available upon request.

Our six models of the “FAST II” trainer product line are:

• Basic Hydraulics (Model 1H)
• Basic Pneumatics (Model 1P)
• Bench Mounted Hydraulic Trainer (Model 1HS)
• Full System Hydraulic Trainer (Model 1A)
• Full System Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Model 1AA)
• Full System Hydraulics/Pneumatics/Electrical Controls (Model 1AAA) (Optional programmable logic controllers)

FAST II Model 1-AAA