Types of Pneumatic Compressors
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine the operation of positive and non-positive displacement compressors used in pneumatic systems.
Functions of Hydraulic Oil
Learners observe the four functions of oil in a hydraulic system.
Designing a Reciprocation Circuit
This animated lesson an exercise that enables students to design a ladder logic circuit using a drag-drop function to cause the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.
Physics Concepts in Hydraulics
In this animated activity, learners view the following physics concepts in action: force, friction, horsepower, work, power, inefficiency, resistance, inertia, and energy.
Pneumatic Actuators
In this animated object, learners examine different types of pneumatic actuators, cylinders, and motors.
Testing a Hydraulic Pump
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners follow an animated test procedure to determine if the parts of a hydraulic pump are worn.
Aeration
In this animated object, learners examine how aeration develops in a hydraulic pump. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Hydraulic Pumps
In this animated object, learners examine how various types of positive and non-positive displacement hydraulic pumps work.
Hydraulic Pump Action
Learners examine how fluid enters the inlet of a hydraulic pump because of atmospheric pressure and how pressure is created at the pump’s outlet. This object includes audio.
Hydraulic Color Code Drill
By John Rosz, Terry Bartelt
This interactive learning object is designed to help learners memorize the color code used on some hydraulic schematic diagrams. Learners quiz themselves using electronic flashcards.
Continuous-Cycle Reciprocation Circuit
This animated lesson shows how a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to continuously extend and retract after a Start button has been pressed.
Time-Delay Relays
This animated lesson shows the operation of timer-on and timer-off delay relays used in ladder circuit operate.
Pneumatic Air Leaks
In this animated object, learners examine the causes of air leaks and read how to repair them. The object includes audio.
Comparing Electronic and Hydraulic Components (Screencast)
Learners read about the similarities of electronic and hydraulic components and then match the schematic symbols in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Hydraulic Cylinder Speed (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners examine why the piston of a hydraulic cylinder extends slower than it retracts. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Cavitation
In this animated activity, learners examine how cavitation occurs in a hydraulic pump. A video clip is included. Learners then test their knowledge in a brief quiz.
Hydraulic Oil Contamination
In this interactive object, learners examine how hydraulic oil is contaminated, the types of damage contamination can cause, and the methods used to clean the oil.
The Air Pilot
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a pneumatic directional control valve using air pilot lines.
Pneumatic Cylinder Flow Control
Learners use animated needle valves and check valves to change the speed of a pneumatic cylinder as it extends and retracts. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
Hydraulic Color Code Circuit Example
In this animated and interactive object, learners use a color code to understand the operations of a hydraulic circuit. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Pneumatic Air Conservation
In this animated activity, learners read about air loss in a pneumatic system and ways to reduce the leakage. The object includes audio.
The Hydraulic Cylinder
In this animated and interactive object, learners examine the basic parts and the linear movement of a hydraulic cylinder. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Hydraulic Brake Valves
The operation of a hydraulic brake valve, including the internal components, is presented using animations.
Photoelectric Reciprocation Circuits
This animated lesson shows how a photoelectric sensor, connected to a ladder circuit, causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.
Hydraulic Mechanical Force
This animated lesson shows how to calculate the amount of force generated by hydraulic cylinders.