IFPS Connector & Conductor
Service Description
REQUEST A SEATWho will benefit?
For those that fabricate, assemble, and test hose and assemblies. The Connector & Conductor certification requires a three (3)-hour written and a three (3)-hour job performance (hands-on) test. A study manual is available to prepare for the Connector & Conductor Certification test. It is recommended reading for engineers and those involved in selecting and applying hose and tube assemblies. The recommendations in this manual are not applicable to automotive hydraulic/pneumatic brake and power steering assemblies or aerospace equipment. Applicants should be fully studied and prepared to take the test prior to this review. Test application must be received at IFPS Headquarters at least 30 days prior to your requested test date.
What is it about?
This is a review course for the International Fluid Power Society’s Connector & Conductor Certification. Connector & Conductor (CC) certificant is capable of selecting and applying the three most commonly used fluid conductors: pipe, tubing, and hose.
What is included?
Written Materials: IFPS Connector & Conductor Study Guide, IFPS Fluid Power Reference Guide
+ All other needed materials to execute the training such as PPE, notepads, toolboxes, pens, extension cords, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Job Responsibility: Product Identification
- Understand basic components of hose construction to be able to identify hose types.
- Use the layline information to identify the hose specifications.
- Identify terminal end(s) type and type of hose. Consult manufacturer’s guidelines to determine pressure ratings of the fittings, hose and their suitability for specific application.
- Identify fittings and end connections using calipers, thread gauges, seat gauges and other suitable means to ensure proper compatibility with operating system.
- Identify port and fitting threads using measuring tools and charts to ensure the proper fittings are used to make the assembly.
- Identify flange type for the establishment of pressure rating suitability for application
Job Responsibility - Assembly Component Selection
Use appropriate charts to determine ratings for stainless and carbon steel tubing for proper selection and application.
- Use the “STAMPED” acronym to determine the correct hose assembly parameters.
- Use the “STAMPED” method in selecting the proper tubing and fitting for a metal tube assembly.
- Examine for external physical abuse to determine and select the correct abrasion resistant material to prevent future hose damage.
- Use pressure conversion charts to convert metric (MPa) to English (psi) values to ensure use of correct assembly components.
- Determine correct hose replacement by measuring existing assembly. Select hose tube materials based on pressure ratings and fluid to ensure correct hose assembly.
- Select “O” rings using catalog information to prevent fitting leakage.
- Contents
Job Responsibility - Assembly Procedure and Operation
- Cut hose to measured length using proper equipment and procedures for assembly.
- Skive hose to proper length using proper equipment and procedures.
- Determine and mark insertion depth on hose to specifications.
- Perform crimp machine inspection and calibration to ensure proper final hose assembly.
- Use calipers to measure crimp dimensions.
- Assemble “field attachable” fittings to manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Properly position and tighten hose clamps per manufacturers’ specifications.
- Determine elbow displacement for double elbow assemblies.
- Clean hose assembly and determine cleanliness level.
- Flare tubing to make tubing assembly.
- Inspection of flareless fitting assembly.
- Inspection and assembly of two ferrule fittings.
- Use silver brazing to assemble fittings on to tube.
- Determine fitting requirements for A and AT hose based on whether hose skiving is required to maintain fitting compatibility.
- Use hydraulic test stand for proof, burst, and impulse testing as needed.
Job Responsibility - Documentation
- Identify and obtain appropriate specifications from manufacturer or standards organizations to comply with hose assembly requirements.
- Identify and use proper standards to ensure conformance and appropriate quality and safety.
- Use approval and listing agencies noted in documentation to validate procedures.
- Review specified documents for the pressure code of flanges to ensure proper pressure rating.
- Measure and compare flange type fittings to customer prints and/or standards to correctly determine proper end flange type.
- Inspect flares for proper quality.
- Perform visual inspection of final hose assembly.
- Document the quality of tested hose assemblies as to quality and procedures.
- Use hose assembly sampling for product validation and quality documentation.
- Package hose assembly per customer requirements.
- Dispose of used assemblies per procedures defined by management to prevent reuse.
Job Performance - Station #1 Fasteners
Job Performance - Station # 2 Fittings
Job Performance - Station # 3 Measurements
Job Performance - Station # 4 Hose and Tube Identification
Job Performance - Station # 5 Diagnostics
Job Performance - Station # 6 Tube Bend and Flare
Confirmation & Cancellation Policy:
In-House Training Policy:• Each class is subject to a minimum enrollment of six (6) participants, which may be comprised of attendees from multiple organizations. If the minimum enrollment is not met prior to the scheduled date, CFC may reschedule the class to an alternative available date, in consultation with affected clients.• A valid Purchase Order (PO) is required to secure class seat(s). Purchase Orders must be submitted to [email protected] and must reference the applicable class name and scheduled dates.• Class seats are allocated in the order in which valid Purchase Orders are received.• The quoted course fee will be invoiced on the final day of the course and is due Net 30 from the invoice date.• Credit card payments are subject to an additional three percent (3%) processing fee.• Cancellation and rescheduling charges apply once a Purchase Order has been issued and class dates have been secured, as follows: – Two (2) weeks’ notice: CFC reserves the right to invoice for any non-recoverable costs incurred, including but not limited to travel, lodging, and associated change or cancellation fees. – Less than two (2) weeks’ notice: Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total quoted amount. – Less than one (1) week’s notice: One hundred percent (100%) of the total quoted amount. – For classes scheduled to commence on a Monday, cancellation notice must be received by the preceding Friday no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time (nine (9) calendar days prior).• Cancellation charges are calculated based on the full quoted amount. Additional costs arising from airline or hotel cancellations or changes will be invoiced at cost.• All applicable cancellation charges will be invoiced at the time of cancellation and are due Net 30 from the invoice date.