Tubing and Hose System Maintenance

Covers tubing specifications, materials, and fittings. Explains procedures used for handling, bending, cutting, and installing tubing. Gives basics of tubing in a hydraulic system. Describes hose systems and their functions. Concludes with gaskets, sealants, and adhesives. This course has no prerequisites. Tubing and Hose System Maintenance is available in online maintenance training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Tubing Fundamentals Topics: Tubing specifications and materials; Fittings; Handling, cutting, bending, sawing, filing, and deburring tubing; Calculating tubing length Learning Objectives: – Compare and contrast tubing and pipe. – List factors to be considered when selecting tubing for a specific application. – State a common application of various tubing materials. – Describe various fittings and tell how to select the proper fitting for a given tube. – Tell why is it sometimes necessary to anneal tubing. – Lis