Road Machinery offers technical training classes for all Komatsu products that it sells or services in the construction or mining industry.
These classes are offered at various Road Machinery locations and can also be arranged at your location. To learn more about our Equipment Training classes, please contact us.
Currently the following trianing classes are offered by Road Machinery:
Basic Hydraulics, Basic Electricity, Basic Engines, Basic Power Trains, Basic Air Conditioning, and Komatsu Equipment.
Class description and details for each of the Training Classes available
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Basic Hydraulics - With this class the student will learn how the system works, the common terms used when discussing hydraulics and the relationship of hydraulic parts to each other. The student will also learn the function and importance of different hydraulic fluids and what information an Oil Wear Analysis program will provide. The subject will also learn how to read the hydraulic symbols used in publications and will know the purpose and construction of major hydraulic components.
Basic Electricity – This course will teach the student how basic electricity systems work. The student will learn the basics of electricity, including the various terms used in the industry. Students will also learn the structure and function of the electric components normally found in a starting, charging or engine preheat circuit. The student will be exposed to how these components work together to form a functioning system along with how to read the electric symbols used in various publications.
Basic Engines – The basic engine section will discuss how a diesel engine works, the language used when referring to engines and the relationship of engine parts to each other. The apprentice will learn the makeup and function of the various engine systems, and be made aware of some of the differences between various engine designs.
Basic Power Trains – With this section the student will learn how the drive train works, the various components and their relationship to each other. The various causes of failure with preventive maintenance will also be discussed. Various transmissions, differentials, and planetary arrangements will be studied.
Basic Air Conditioning – The students will learn how the air conditioning system works, the terms used and the relationship of air conditioning parts to each other. Students will also learn the function and importance of different refrigerants R12 and R134a along with the various servicing procedures. Finally the purpose and construction of the various air conditioning system components will be examined along with procedures involved with air conditioning servicing.
Komatsu Equipment – All Komatsu equipment classes cover the structure and function of the various machines along with the testing, adjusting and troubleshooting procedures. Contact Road Machinery Training for details covering selected machines.
