Fluid Power Conference & Expo co-located with WasteExpo
 
 
Session Schedule
Here is an opportunity for you, your co-workers, employees and customers to come in and learn more about fluid power components, systems as well as the best application
of pneumatic/hydraulic technology to make machinery and equipment function in an
optimal way.



Tuesday, May 1

 

10:30 am to 11:30am   Introduction to Hydraulics 1

Advantages of hydraulics; system operation; flow, pressure, speed, force, and torque; major components — pumps, valves, conductors, actuators, filters, fluids, reservoirs; symbology (reading schematics) and component interactions.
Presented by: Jerry Auble, CFC-Solar

 

11:30am to 12:15pm  Manufacturing Benefits of Ductile Iron Components in High Pressure Systems
Until recently, pressure ratings for ductile iron components were based on book values and theoretical calculations and have been somewhat conservative. This presentation will highlight the manufacturing benefits that can be gained by using continuously cast ductile iron bar stock for ductile iron components. The recent developments being done at Milwaukee School of Engineering determining the pressure ratings for ductile iron will also be presented.
Presented by: Bob O'Rourke, Dura-Bar and Molly Stieber, Milwaukee School of Engineering
 

1:30pm to 3:00pm  Introduction to Hydraulics 2

Discrete, proportional, and servo control; directional, pressure, and flow-control circuits; energy-saving circuits; pump controls; electronic controls and sensors; hydrostatic drives; contamination and filtration.
Presented by: Jerry Auble, CFC-Solar

 

3:15pm to 4:30pm   Hydraulic Components & Systems 1

A more in-depth discussion of hydraulic components, circuits, controls, and their interactions, with emphasis on contamination control to improve system reliability and reduce machine downtime and operating costs.
Presented by: Jerry Auble, CFC-Solar

 

Wednesday, May 2

 

10:30 am to 12:00 pm   Hydraulic Components & Systems 2

Additional discussion of hydraulic components, circuits, controls, and their interactions, with emphasis on system and component troubleshooting and predictive and preventive maintenance to get more work out of equipment.
Presented by: Jerry Auble, CFC-Solar

 

1:00pm to 2:30pm  Hydraulics in Mobile Equipment

Just about any heavy equipment that moves relies on hydrostatic drives. This session explores the operation of hydrostatic and implement drives excavators, dozers, loaders, and specialized mobile equipment, such as shredders, crushers, and grinders.
Presented by: Jerry Auble, CFC-Solar

 

2:45pm to 4:00pm   Hydraulics in Stationary Equipment

Hydraulics is essential to the operation of balers, shredders, crushers, grinders, conveyors and other equipment used in waste disposal and recycling. This session examines some of the hydraulic circuits used in these powerful machines.
Presented by: Jerry Auble, CFC-Solar

 

4:00pm to 4:30pm  Booth Tour

Attendees will be invited to an optional tour of a booth showing the real-world application of hydraulics in waste reduction equipment on the show floor.