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Learn hydrostatic transmissions and mobile steering systems, hands-on,
with our newest interactive trainer -
There is no doubt that the most effective way for an instructor to teach hydraulics, and, for a student to learn and understand hydraulics, is to get a student's hands on an actual hydraulic system while it is operating under typical load cycles.
However, this is rarely possible because of challenges typically associated with safety, production, noise, time, locale, etc.
The FPTI™ has bridged this problem by designing a variety of highly innovative hydraulic trainers, which include the vital mising link associated with classroom-based hydraulic training - LOAD!
By incorporating load, the FPTI™ delivers a fully-functional hydraulic system to the classroom for a true "hands-on" learning experience.
The newest member of the FPTI™'s range of trainers is the revolutionary model MF300-VCLS, 2-in-1 trainer, which features a fully-functional, "build-and-drive" hydraulic steering system on the front end, and a fully-functional, "build-and-drive" hydrostatic transmission driving the rear wheels. |
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"Build-and-drive" Hydraulic Steering System
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"Build-and-drive" Hydrostatic Transmission System
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The steering system consists of all the components, which are typically found in the steering system of an articulated machine, eg., a front-end loader.
The hydrostatic transmission features an over-center pump, and, independent, dual, rear-wheel drive motors.
And, you can always depend on the FPTI™ to deliver outstanding course materials, which includes training CD's, student workbooks, instructor answerbooks, comprehensive trainer activities, and, award-winning train-the-trainer workshops.
The Model MF300-VCLS trainer is available in two versions:
MF300-VCLS-STD (Standard)
MF300-VCLS-TS (Troubleshooting) with comprehensive component/system troubleshooting package.
The model MF300-VCLS-TS has the identical components as the standard model. However, the components can be made to "wear out" at the flick of a switch for a real-time troubleshooting experience.
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"Build-and-drive" Steering System -
The "build-and-drive" steering system consists of the following components: |
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Self-contained, power-unit (1 HP, 115V single-phase, TEFC electric motor). |
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Pump - (3.0 GPM/11.36 Lpm). |
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Orbitrol steering valve. |
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Safety pressure relief valve - 1000 PSI (69 bar). |
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Steering pressure relief valve - adjustable. |
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Priority flow divider. |
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Dual, cross-port relief valves. |
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Dual, double-acting, single-rod, steering cylinders. |
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Pressure gauge - console-mounted, Bourdon tube-type - (0-1000 PSI/0-69 bar). |
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*Digital temperature gauge. |
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*Transparent reservoir. |
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*Spin on/off filter element with by-pass indicator gauge. |
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*Common to both systems. |
| NOTE: All components are fitted with quick-connect/disconnect fittings for ease of use. |
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"Build-and-drive" Hydrostatic Transmission System -
The hydrostatic transmission, or closed-loop system, is arguably one of the most difficult systems to both teach, and learn. What seems to make it especially difficult to grasp is the concept of reversing flow by moving an angled component (swashplate or barrel) over-center.
"Seeing is understanding!" -
Most students grasp the concept of "over-center" immediately when they can see inside an actual over-center pump - especially if they can physically move the angled component and rotate the drive shaft.
The model MF300-VCLS provides a total solution for the problem by utilizing two identical over-center pumps: one is fully-functional, the other is cut away to expose all the internal components in exquisite detail.
The cut-away pump features exceptional cut-away detail showing the main components: charge pump; rotating group, and, front and rear housings. It also features a manually rotating knob, which is attached to the input drive-shaft. |
The magic is in the way the pumps are mounted. The cut-away pump is mounted directly above the working pump. The pump swashplates are linked together so they operate in unison. They are also connected to the drive pump's neutral, forward, and, reverse control lever.
When the control lever is moved it simultaneously moves the swashplates of both the drive pump, and the cut-away pump. This allows the students to actually see what occurs inside an over-center pump while it is operating. |
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The "plug-and-play" hydrostatic drive features, in addition to an over-center pump, independent, bi-directional wheel drive motors.
This arrangement increases the trainer's functionality because transmissions can be built in a number of configurations:
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One-on-one with an over-center pump. |
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Conventional hydrostatic drive with a single pump and motor. |
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Single pump, dual-motor drive - parallel. |
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Single pump, dual-motor drive - series. |
It can also be used as a component/system troubleshooting trainer (with troubleshooting package). |
| The "build-and-drive" hydrostatic transmission system consists of the following components: |
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Self-contained, power-unit (1 HP, 115V single-phase, TEFC electric motor). |
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Pump - variable displacement, over-center - (3.0 GPM/11.36 Lpm). |
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Dual, bi-directional wheel motors. |
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ON/OFF switch with thermal overload. |
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Dual, bi-directional flow meters - (0-5.0 GPM/0-18.93 Lpm). |
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Charge pressure gauge - console-mounted, Bourdon tube-type - 0-100 PSI (0-6.9 bar). |
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Digital tachometer - console-mounted. |
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*Digital temperature gauge. |
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*Transparent reservoir. |
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*Spin on/off filter element with by-pass indicator gauge. |
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*Common to both systems. |
| NOTE: All components are fitted with quick-connect/disconnect fittings for ease of use. |
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