The best way to learn is to experiment with actual equipment. Our simulations allow you to safety operate a wide range of hydraulic components and systems.
Read or listen to the text in each page, then follow it's instructions within the applications.
Operate or run test withing the training simulations until you understand what is happening then click the forward arrow on the top bar of most applications to step to the next level. Operating the virtual equipment makes you think about what you are doing which helps you learn and remember much more effectively.
Level 0 for people who don't know what hydraulics is or does. The yellow colour shows this is specific to mobile equipment design.
Level 1 if you know what fluid power is but not how it works. The light blue colour shows this is specific to industrial equipment design.
Level 2 if you have a little knowledge of how hydraulic equipment works but want to know more. The dark blue colour shows this applies to most hydraulic equipment design.
Level 3 if you have a good understanding for maintenance but want to know more about the design.
Level 4 if you already design hydraulic equipment want to extend your knowledge.
Level 5 if you want an in depth knowledge of the mathematics or science behind the design.
Each icon shows you the type of content the following information relates to:-
Information relates to mobile hydraulics only.
Information relates to industrial hydraulics only.
Maintenance or service information.
Design details.
Design calculations.
Tips, tricks or points of interest.
Test your skills with a quiz.
Contact us.
Watch a video.
Commercial details or information.
Hydraulic design can be specific to particular industries or machines. Make sure the comments made within this website apply to the equipment you are using.
The simulations and calculations within this site use Javascript which is known to have some floating point errors. The are generally minor but mean that our applications must only be used for training and awareness. Never use our calculators for sizing for new designs without a reliable back up calculation.