Troubleshooting Air Hose Issues
BluBird University
Description
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to solve issues related to air hoses, air hose fittings, including their importance, sizing methods to address compatibility challenges (If any) and more. You will also learn how to confidently select air hoses, when to fix/replace air hoses along with the right choice of fittings for attaining efficient air flow in various applications.
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Course contents:
Overview
This course will provide essential insights into air hose fittings, their importance, and the diverse sizes and styles available to connect air hoses to tools and other equipment.
It even touches on some historical context, including the challenges posed by variations in fitting sizes during the industrial revolution and discloses some unique info about the innovation of “Standard Measurements”.
You'll learn about the significance of threaded ends, particularly National Pipe Tapered (NPT) threads, in air hose fittings. We'll delve into the practical aspects of measuring fitting sizes, whether male or female NPT, and how to use a sizing chart for precision.
Barbed fittings will also be covered, along with methods for sizing them. Ultimately, this course aims to empower you with the knowledge and skills to confidently select, and replace air hose fittings for various applications.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the importance of the air hose fittings in connecting hoses to tools and equipment.
- Acquire awareness of the wide-ranging air hose corresponding fittings offered in various sizes and styles to accommodate different internal diameters, fostering adaptability in real-world scenarios.
- Explore the historical manufacturing challenges posed by variations in fitting sizes and styles and the subsequent need for standardization.
- Gain knowledge about the importance of standardization, for threads, screws, and nuts in the United States, to address compatibility issues, and its relevance in contemporary applications.
- Familiarize yourself with the concept of threaded ends in air hose fittings, with a particular emphasis on National Pipe Tapered (NPT) threads, widely used in these fittings, enhancing knowledge of fitting construction.
- Proficiency in accurately measuring the size of air hose fittings, whether they are male or female NPT, and understanding the significance of measuring either the outer or inner diameter for precise sizing, promoting practical competence.
- Learn how to effectively use provided sizing charts to correlate measurements with specific fitting sizes, ensuring accurate identification and application.
- Develop skills in handling barbed fittings, including methods for sizing them based on the inner diameter of connected hoses and measurement of the outer diameter of the barb, enhancing practical competence.
- Enhance practical competence to confidently select, replace, and maintain air hose fittings, utilizing appropriate measuring instruments and reference resources for accurate sizing, fostering real-world problem-solving skills.
