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Cover Story
Our current civil infrastructure is the product of decades of investment and management to serve the transportation and supply chain needs of communities and industries. While highways, roads, and bridges constitute a large proportion of infrastructure, other portions incorporate mechanical drive and control systems of substantial size and complexity.
Systems such as locks and dams for transportation, movable bridges, dams for hydroelectric power plants, and irrigation and flood control systems constitute the “moving parts” of our civil infrastructure. In the U.S., many of these systems were first engineered and built in the 1950s and 1960s.
There is now growing commitment to repairing and modernizing this infrastructure, backed by billions of dollars of federal investment approved in 2021. This investment includes expenditures allocated to these civil engineering “moving parts.”
Modernizing these systems will be a cross-discipline challenge of engineering, construction, and project management. A key part of the process will be selecting and integrating a new generation of drive and
control systems that offer the performance, versatility, and smart Indus CIVILSERVICE MODERNIZING THE HYDRAULICS IN DAMS AND LOCKS By Parveen Gupta, Director of Large Projects, and Milan Milunovic, Senior Application Development Engineer, Large Projects, Bosch Rexroth Corporation try 4.0 capabilities needed to make this modernization productive and long lasting.
Challenging infrastructure conditions
In a 2017 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, U.S. inland waterways received a D grade. According to the report, 49% of vessels passing through 25,000 miles and 239 locks of U.S. inland waterways experienced delays as a result of poor age-related conditions, as most waterways have well exceeded their 50-year expected life spans. When first constructed, these systems were state of the art, with large cylinders, pumps, piping, valves, and other components designed to move large, heavy structures with the most precise motion possible at the time. They had to be rugged and function partially or fully submerged in extreme outdoor temperatures, operating efficiently for 30 to 50 years with proper maintenance and management. Failure to properly fund maintenance and equipment replacement has contributed to its degradation. However, one of the biggest issues is
Locks on the La Yesca Dam in Mexico.
A hydraulic power unit on the Derinar Dam in Turkey.
The Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River.
that much of this equipment is long past its intended life cycle; systems installed for 50-year life cycles are forced to operate for 70-80 years. This leads to costly make-do repairs and fabricating replacement parts for equipment that is no longer manufactured.
There are also environmental impacts. Breakdowns or outdated seals can result in hydraulic fluid leaks into sensitive waters, forcing locks and other equipment to be shut down until repairs can be made, which leads to backups in river traffic.
Older locks and gates on irrigation systems and canals lose excess amounts of water. Especially in regions like California with climate change-driven droughts, water conservation has become critical, and modernizing these systems is vital to help manage the impact of climate change.
The operating controls for many of these moving systems are also much more mechanical and manually controlled, often requiring more operators than would typically be used in industrial facilities using modern controls. The introduction of PLCs and digital drives, even for the largest moving systems, enables greater automation, increased backup systems, and easier operation with more efficiently sized staffs, especially since many operators who have worked these older systems are rapidly retiring.
New drive and control technologies
The goal of modernization should be to bring drive and control systems up to date so that infrastructure operators (and the customers who depend them) benefit from improved performance and reductions in delays for repairs, as well as full compliance with the latest safety and environmental regulations. Switching from older hydraulic systems to smarter, more efficient electrohydraulic technology can provide better performance in a smaller package, while reducing energy costs.
Hydraulic technology like large cylinders, pumps, and hydraulic direct drives and power units are now manufactured with greater precision and tolerances than the systems they are replacing. The older hydraulics systems typically operated within pressure ranges from 500 psi to peak rates of 1,000 psi.
A key to modernization is integrating a new generation of drive and control systems into moving parts of the infrastructure.
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Current hydraulic components are manufactured to tighter tolerances; 3,000 psi is the typical minimum, with higher pressure levels available, depending on the system. As a result, the hydraulic systems are much more compact while delivering significantly increased performance. A large hydraulic cylinder that needed to be 20 inches in diameter in the past can now be 10 inches, and the 6-inch pipe feeding it can be reduced to 2 inches.
This not only saves on space; since the system is more compact, it offers more precise motion control through the duty cycle, offering improved endpoint accuracy that can help make lock and dam operations more efficient and faster and help conserve water.
The latest drive technologies feature advances for improved life cycles. These include new, more durable piston-rod coating technology for hydraulic cylinders and the latest materials designed for optimal tribology with the goal of reducing wear and therefore maximizing lifetime.
The newest generation of hydraulic PLCs and smart drives gives infrastructure operators greater control and flexibility than existing controls platforms, some of which are decades out of date. They offer much more automation and remote-control capabilities, which is critical for installations that can spread out for acres.
As with other Industry 4.0 technologies, increased use of sensors, integrated with a new generation of electrohydraulic controls, supports advanced condition monitoring of all the drive and control equipment and enables predictive maintenance programs that identify potential problems early. This ensures that critical equipment shutdown and maintenance can be planned, and necessary repairs conducted well in advance, before serious damage and huge expense occurs.
The new technologies also give infrastructure operators greater freedom to staff repair and maintenance teams on a regional basis, rather than placing personnel at every location, since the modernized technology operates with much greater reliability. Predictive maintenance programs make scheduling work crews more efficient.
Systems engineering single-source approach
Selecting the new drive and control systems for a 70-year-old lock and dam system can be time consuming, particularly if it involves multiple suppliers. There are advantages to working with one provider who can supply all the latest hydraulics technology and digital controls, as well as support the integration of the complete solution.
For example, Bosch Rexroth provided a full suite of hydraulic drives and controls as well as complete integration services for constructing the Olmsted Locks on the Ohio River near Paducah, Kentucky, 10 miles upstream from the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
For a five-year period, Bosch Rexroth was fully involved in providing hydraulic drives and controls for the five gates on the lock. The complete solution encompassed six hydraulic power units, ten Tainter-gate cylinders, multiple custom manifolds and control systems for the hydraulics, and the field piping. The company was also responsible for startup and commissioning, engineering and installing the piping, sensors, and wiring to make the gate drives fully operational, as well as training on the new systems.
This approach helped simplify the project for the Olmsted Locks general contractor, who was mainly responsible for the more massive concrete and steel construction of the project. Also, since Bosch Rexroth possessed in-depth expertise from similar projects in Europe and the Panama Canal, the Olmsted Locks team drew on their experience to keep the project on track.
With society’s renewed commitment to infrastructure modernization, the latest generation of drive and controls systems can be realized. The right technology, carefully selected to meet the unique demands of each installation, can help protect the environment, conserve water, reduce transportation delays, and ultimately provide a renewed and more productive transportation system. •
Shipments Down in April, Growth Slowing
After March’s record highs in shipments and orders of fluid power products, the latest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows decreases of pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic shipments in April when compared to March. The 12-month moving average of shipments for pneumatic, hydraulic, and total fluid power continues to grow, but their growth rate appears to be slowing. The year-to-date percent change for total fluid power shipments in April was 13.6%. The charts below were drawn from NFPA’s Confidential Shipment Statistics (CSS) program.
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shipments
Raw Index Data, Index: 2018=100
This graph of raw index data is generated by the total dollar volume reported to NFPA by CSS participants and compared to the average monthly dollar volume in 2018. For example, the April 2022 total dollar volume for pneumatic shipments is 103.3% of the average monthly dollar volume in 2018. (Base Year 2018 = 100)
SHIPMENTS
MONTH TOTAL FLUID POWER TOTAL HYD. TOTAL PNEU.
Feb. 2022 18.1 19.9 7.4
Mar. 2022 15.0 15.8 9.3
Apr. 2022* 13.6 15.5 7.5
*Preliminary data subject to revision.
Shipments – Cumulative year‐to‐date % change (2022 vs. 2021)
The table above is expressed in terms of cumulative percent changes. These changes refer to the percent difference between the relevant cumulative total for 2022 and the total for the same months in 2021. For example, April 2022 pneumatic shipments figure of 7.5 means that for the calendar year through April 2022, pneumatic shipments increased 7.5% compared to the same time-period in 2021.
Pneumatic, Mobile and Industrial Hydraulic Orders 12/12 Ratio
Each point on this graph represents the most recent 12 months of orders compared to the previous 12 months of orders. Each point can be read as a percentage. For example, 138.5 (the April 2022 level of the industrial hydraulic series) indicates that industrial hydraulic orders received from May 2021 to April 2022 were 138.5% of the orders received from May 2020 to April 2021. (Base Year 2018 = 100)
Total ‐ Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shipments 12 Month Moving Average
This graph of 12-month moving averages shows that in April 2022, the moving averages for shipments continued to increase across the board but are approaching a plateau. (Base Year 2018 = 100)
Certification Success Story: Bradley Wagner
»WHILE STUDYING AGRICULTURAL and biological engineering at Penn State University, Bradley J. Wagner minored in youth and family education.
Later on, he was able to tie that part of his education into his career when he earned a fluid power certification as an accredited instructor.
“I saw this was kind of a good fit because it tied the engineering and hydraulics and teaching all together,” Wagner said in a phone interview with Fluid Power Journal. Wagner, a staff test engineer at Manitowoc Cranes in its Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, facility, holds seven certifications, including two as an instructor: Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (CFPHSHS); Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (CFPHS); Mobile Hydraulic Technician (CFPMHT); Connector & Conductor (CFPCC); Master of Mobile Hydraulics (CFPMMH); Accredited Instructor Authorized Job Performance Proctor (CFPAIAJPP); and Proctor Connector & Conductor (CFPAIAJPPCC).
“As far as earning the credited instructor certifications,” he said, “that was a personal desire because from a test standpoint I was working with a lot of my coworkers trying to help provide guidance since I’ve been involved in it for so many years. And I enjoy the teaching aspect of it.”
It was while he was in college that Wagner recognized the value of certification “to gain credibility in the understanding of hydraulics.” But later on, encouraged and supported by his employers, he added certifications that matched the work he was doing.
“The rest of the certifications came into play with what I was doing from the product test and verification side, which is basically what I’m doing day to day in my career. I saw that the certifications fit well.”
He said the certifications have helped his career in two ways.
“One [way] is credibility, because employers and the industry as a whole see that IFPS certification has value and meaning. The other thing is self-encouragement, where you just realize it gives you self-confidence and you can apply that in your career or your job.”
While working toward the certifications, Bradley said he was surprised to realize how much he didn’t know about his field.
“Even with years of experience, you think you’ve learned a lot, then you go through certification, and there’s always something new to learn.”
He finds a comradery among peers who’ve also achieved the knowledge he’s acquired through certification. It helps him relate better to colleagues, he said.
“The other thing is being able to relate to others who are also certified. It’s a small niche community, and you can use certification as sort of an ice breaker when you meet new people.”
Bradley always advises colleagues about the benefits of certification.
“I would encourage them to take the challenge. All the certifications are challenging, and I would say take advantage of the material and the content that IFPS has put together and further educate yourself. Even for people who take the test and maybe don’t pass, don’t be discouraged, because they are challenging.”
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One important benefit Wagner sees to certification is the emphasis on safety.
“Because hydraulics can be dangerous, especially with the size of some machines that are being powered hydraulically, having that additional awareness on the safety aspect is a benefit. If you’re in a hands-on environment, you’re able to fully understand the systems and truly apply the knowledge.”
Wagner said he has seen his coworkers grow in knowledge of hydraulics, especially in his role as an instructor.
“It’s interesting to see individuals with first-time exposure to IFPS certification, you can see people grow and become more confident, and apply that knowledge in their daily work. I think that’s kind of a neat aspect from an instructor’s standpoint.”
Unfortunately, though, the hands-on professionals are sometimes unaware of certification and its benefits, he said.
“The individuals who are in the field, who are servicing the machines or working on equipment, I'd encourage them to check out the training and certification resources IFPS has to offer.” •
IFPS Releases New IHM Study Manual
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»IFPS HAS UPGRADED the study manual for the industrial hydraulic mechanic certification, and it is now available for test preparation.
Anyone taking the IHM certification test after Sept. 1 will need the new manual, which is free for IFPS members.
Here are some of the new manual’s upgrades: • The manual contains both the written and job performance portions. • Full-color photos and graphics that are also available to download • Principles of operation for common components in industrial hydraulic systems • Color-coded cutaway illustrations of hydraulic components • Symbology updated to conform to ISO 1219 standard • Expanded content on troubleshooting includes decision-tree aids • Detailed content on pressure, flow, and directional control valves • Improved graphics and real-life photos to assist in visualization • Basic hydraulic calculations useful in troubleshooting • Safety tips • Basic principles of open loop and closed loop electrohydraulic control • Electrohydraulic valves • Sensors used in electrohydraulic systems
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2022 ANNUAL MEETING AND HALL OF FAME AWARDS CEREMONY
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Oct. 12-13, Detroit, MI
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SOLENOID OPERATED CARTRIDGE VALVES: SWITCHING AND PROPORTIONAL CONTROL
Dan Fernandes, CFPHS, CFPECS, of Sun Hydraulics, presents an interactive training session on electrohydraulic cartridge valve functions, solenoid coil properties, and proportional valve controls. When: July 14 webinar at 12 noon Eastern time.
FLUID POWER MATH LIVE STREAM SERIES
Dan Helgerson, CFPAI, conducts this seven-week series covering fundamental math skills and laying a foundation to calculate more complex formulas. When: Wednesdays, Oct. 5 through Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern time. Cost: $149 for members and $299 for nonmembers. The fee includes a calculator, the Fluid Power Math book, and two-year access to the IFPS learning management system.
FLUID POWER FUNDAMENTALS
Coming this fall. This eight-week virtual training is offered in association with Waukesha County Regional College. Who should attend? Customer service representatives, engineers interested in fluid power, maintenance technicians, and interested associates. Cost: $299 for members and $399 for nonmembers. The fee includes the eight-week virtual sessions and a workbook. When: Dates, times, and further details are TBA.
Register at www.ifps.org/web-seminars.
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Upcoming Workshops
»IFPS WILL HOLD A WORKSHOP for accredited instructor (AI) and authorized job performance proctor (AJPP) certifications.
The workshop will be held Aug. 23-25 in Denver, Colorado.
The AI workshop is a one or two-day workshop to acquaint participants with the IFPS certification program and assess their instructional abilities. The program measures rather than teaches instructor skills.
IFPS AIs have extensive backgrounds and instructional experience in the fluid power industry. In addition to their instructor accreditation, they are committed IFPS members and hold various certifications.
IFPS AJPPs are certified to proctor mechanic, technician, and connector and conductor job performance hands-on tests. Individuals must hold the certification they plan to proctor and must be an IFPS member.
The deadline to register is Aug. 9. For more information and to register, visit www.ifps.org/ certified-accredited-instructor or call (856) 424-8998.
Newly Certified Professionals
April 2022
SPECIALIST
holds HS and PS Certifications Zeke Brallier, Loram Maintenance of Way Trent Jensen, Loram Maintenance of Way Aaron Jankins, Loram Maintenance of Way Aaron Abele, Parker Hannifin Corporation Matt Brightman, Parker Hannifin Corporation Zach Hickey, Parker Hannifin Corporation Grant Noll, Parker Hannifin Corporation Nathaniel Hook, student Jake Naumann, student Adam Rakow, student
CONNECTOR & CONDUCTOR
Gerried Brizendine, Controlled Fluids Kendra Bryant, Controlled Fluids Laurie Culbertson, Controlled Fluids Carrie Bustamante, Devine Hydraulics Wade Bennett, The Boeing Company Jared Mitchell, The Boeing Company Joshua Trout, The Boeing Company
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
Christian Berg, Cascade Corporation
HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST Seth Davis Andrew Patience
MOBILE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC Carter Hudson
Michael Veitenheimer, Altec Industries Sam Wolf, Altec Industries Robert Brady, Altec Industries Nicholas Carella, Altec Industries Jason Hale, Altec Industries Roberta Hart, Altec Industries Jordan Hayes, Altec Industries Jessie Hornback, Altec Industries Robert Jones, Altec Industries Colton Maxwell, Altec Industries Derek Salmi, Altec Industries Josh Scudder, Altec Industries Paul Turner, Altec Industries Darren Slowik, City Utility Equipment Sales Leasing Mike Chamberlain, Dominion Energy Matt Comer, Dominion Energy Jonathan Gross, Dominion Energy Brad Lane, Dominion Energy Eric Robichaux, Dominion Energy Andrew Sullivan, Dominion Energy Cliff Wallace, Dominion Energy
PNEUMATIC SPECIALIST
Zeke Brallier, Loram Maintenance of Way Trent Jensen, Loram Maintenance of Way Aaron Jankins, Loram Maintenance of Way Aaron Abele, Parker Hannifin Corporation Matt Brightman, Parker Hannifin Corporation Zach Hickey, Parker Hannifin Corporation Logan Mills, Parker Hannifin Corporation Grant Noll, Parker Hannifin Corporation Jacob Scohy, Parker Hannifin Corporation Nathaniel Hook, student Jake Naumann, student Adam Rakow, student
IFPS Annual Meeting Set for September
»IFPS’s ANNUAL MEETING takes place Sept. 26-29 at the Embassy Suites Downtown in San Diego.
Events kick off with a Sept. 26 technical workshop titled Electrohydraulic Control Systems. Tom Blansett, CFPAI, IFPS technical director, and Denis Poirier, CFPAI, training operations manager, Danfoss Power Solutions, present a review of proportional valve concepts, a discussion on basic amplifier principles and tuning strategies, and conclude with a deep dive into how to properly size proportional valves for optimum performance. The session includes team discussions, the interpretation of performance data, and exercises in valve sizing. The workshop starts at 8 a.m. and the cost is $150.
IFPS also hosts the Fluid Power Hall of Fame awards ceremony Sept. 28, when two inductees, including one posthumous, will be honored for significant contributions to the fluid power industry. To register, visit www.ifps.org.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All times are PDT
Monday, Sept. 26
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM....................................................Technical Workshop ............................ Topeka 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.......................................................... AI Presentations .......................Atchinson 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM........................................... Edgewater Grill (optional) ......Meet in lobby at 6:30
Tuesday, Sept. 27
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM.....................Strategic Planning Committee Meeting ........Monterey Ballroom 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ................................Education Committee Meeting .........Monterey Ballroom 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ......................... Membership Committee Meeting ........Monterey Ballroom 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM ......................................................... Hosted Lunch ............................. Atrium 12:30 PM -1:30 PM ....................Membership Committee Meeting cont .........Monterey Ballroom 2:15 PM - 5:15 PM............................................... San Diego Bay Tour ($) ......Meet in lobby at 2:15 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.................................................... Welcome Reception ..............Veranda Atrium 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM..The Smoking Gun - Cocktails & Tappas (optional) ......Meet in lobby at 9:15
Wednesday, Sept. 28
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ............................Certification Committee Meeting ........Monterey Ballroom 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM...........................................................................................Lunch (on your own) 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM................................USS Midway Museum (optional) ......Meet in lobby at 1:30 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM........................... Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony ............................ Topeka
Thursday, Sept. 29
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ................................Marketing Committee Meeting .........Monterey Ballroom 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ................................. Finance Committee Meeting .........Monterey Ballroom 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM ......................................................... Hosted Lunch ............................. Atrium 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM.......................................Board of Directors Meeting .........Monterey Ballroom 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM... Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Follow Up .........Monterey Ballroom
Written Certification Test Locations
Individuals wishing to take any IFPS written certification tests can select from convenient locations across the United States and Canada. IFPS is able to offer these locations through its affiliation with the Consortium of College Testing Centers provided by National College Testing Association.
Contact headquarters if you do not see a location near you. Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs.
If your test was postponed due to the pandemic, please contact headquarters so that we may reschedule.
TENTATIVE TESTING DATES FOR ALL LOCATIONS:
August 2022
Monday 8/8 • Thursday 8/25
September 2022
Tuesday 9/13 • Thursday 9/29
October 2022
Tuesday 10/11 • Thursday 10/27
November 2022
Tuesday 11/8 • Thursday 11/17
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CFPAI
Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor
CFPAJPP
Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor
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Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor
CFPE
Certified Fluid Power Engineer
CFPS
Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Must Obtain CFPHS & CFPPS)
CFPHS
Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist
CFPPS
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist
CFPECS
Certified Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist
CFPMT
Certified Fluid Power Master Technician (Must Obtain CFPIHT, CFPMHT, & CFPPT)
CFPIHT
Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician
CFPMHT
Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician
CFPPT
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician
CFPMM
Certified Fluid Power Master Mechanic (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPMHM, & CFPPM)
CFPIHM
Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic
CFPMHM
Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic
CFPPM
Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic
CFPMIH
Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPIHT, & CFPCC)
CFPMMH
Certified Fluid Power Master of Mobile Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPMHM, CFPMHT, & CFPCC)
CFPMIP
Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Pneumatics (Must Obtain CFPPM, CFPPT, & CFPCC)
CFPCC
Certified Fluid Power Connector & Conductor
CFPSD
Fluid Power System Designer CFPMEC (In Development) Mobile Electronic Controls
CFPIEC (In Development) Industrial Electronic Controls
Tentative Certification Review Training
IFPS offers onsite review training for small groups of at least 10 persons. An IFPS accredited instructor visits your company to conduct the review. Contact kpollander@ifps.org for details of the scheduled onsite reviews listed below.
HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST
Aug. 23-26, Charlotte, NC. Contact mzanon@hydeparkpartners.us Livingston & Haven. Written test: Aug. 26. Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Fairfield, OH. Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. Written test Sept. 1. Oct. 25-28, Charlotte, NC. Contact mzanon@hydeparkpartners.us Livingston & Haven. Written test: Oct. 28.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS SPECIALIST
Aug. 8-11, Fairfield, OH. Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. Written test: Aug. 11.
CONNECTOR & CONDUCTOR
Nov. 15-16, Fairfield, OH. Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. Written test Nov. 17.
MOBILE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC
Oct. 10-12, Fairfield, OH. Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. Written and JP test Oct. 13. Online review for written test. Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. IFPS members can email askus@IFPS.org for a 20% off coupon code. Test fees not included.
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC MECHANIC
July 18-20, Fairfield, OH. Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. Written and JP test July 21.
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN
Onsite review training for small groups. Contact IFPS for details.
MOBILE HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN
For dates, call 513-874-3225 or contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com.
PNEUMATIC TECHNICIAN and PNEUMATIC MECHANIC
For dates, call 513-874-3225 or contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com.
JOB PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Online review. Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com. Reviews includes stations 1-6 of the IFPS mechanic and technician job performance tests. Members can email askus@IFPS.org for a 20% coupon code. Test fees not included. To register, contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com.
LIVE DISTANCE LEARNING JOB PERFORMANCE STATION REVIEW
Contact info@cfcindustrialtraining.com for information.
