Automation & MaintenanceIntermediate

Industrial Pneumatics and Hydraulics

Understand how compressed air and hydraulic fluid transmit power through pumps or compressors, valves, actuators, filtration and control components.

Work context

Fluid-power systems

This page shows technical knowledge coverage. Course, assessment and credential availability depends on the applicable Industrial Skillset program.

Relevant roles

Maintenance technicians · Machine operators · Automation technicians

Prerequisites

Mechanical fundamentals

Knowledge level

Intermediate coverage with practical workplace context.

Learning outcomes

What this topic is intended to help you understand

Trace a basic fluid-power circuit.
Differentiate pneumatic and hydraulic system behavior.
Identify common valves, actuators and conditioning components.

Technical scope

Equipment, processes and terminology

Compressors and hydraulic pumps
Reservoirs
FRL units
Directional valves
Pressure-control valves
Flow-control valves
Cylinders
Motors
Hoses and fittings

Workplace practice

How the subject connects to industrial work

Leak identification
Pressure and flow awareness
Reading simple schematics
Recognizing actuator drift or slow response

Quality and safety

Controls that protect people, product and process

Stored-energy control
Hose inspection
Injection hazard awareness
Pressure isolation and verification

Technical learning supports understanding. Actual work remains governed by site procedures, machine-specific instructions, engineering requirements, supervision and authorization.

Industrial documents

Documents commonly connected to this subject

Fluid-power schematic
Component data sheet
Maintenance procedure
LOTO procedure