Thread Awareness
This course will provide delegates with a good understanding of fittings and adaptor used in systems comprising Flexible Hose Assemblies. Correct identification and matching of these components is essential to ensure the safety of personnel and maintaining machine/equipment integrity. A hands on approach is taken to ensure that delegates completing the course are aware of the wide range of fittings and adaptors available and the correct methods used for identification.
Description
Training Content
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Identification of Fitting; Locking and Sealing Methods
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Thread Awareness; Flank Angle, Root, Crest, Pitch, T.P.I.
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Use of Thread Identification Equipment/Tools
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Thread Identification
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Fitting Types covered include; B.S.P.P., B.S.P.T., J.I.C., N.P.T., N.P.T.F., S.A.E., O.R.F.S., J.I.S., Metric, G.A.Z., Komatsu
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Thread tape and sealants used for taper threads
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Sealing methods used for Parallel Fittings including; metal to metal and elastomer sealing
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Practical exercise and Theory test paper
Target Audience
All personnel involved in the procurement, selection, storage, use and inspection of flexible hose assemblies would benefit from this training course
Prerequisites
Not required for this training course