Hydraulics & Pneumatics March 2022

UPDATES BFPA Publishes New Pneumatic Training Reference Manual BFPA announces the publication of the new BFPA Minimum Educational Recommendations Pneumatic Training Course Manual in the latest development in its ongoing campaign to raise educational standards in the fluid power industry. The BFPA Minimum Educational Recommendations Pneumatics’ Course Manual is designed to support those involved in the maintenance and management of pneumatic systems and covers: Basic principles Pneumatic symbols Compressors and receivers Air preparation Control valves Pneumatic actuators Tube and pipework Electrical control Vacuum technology Maintenance of pneumatic systems Test and Measurement Health and Safety This brand new industry leading training course manual on pneumatic technology can be used either as a standalone textbook or as a reference document to augment training courses developed to meet the Photo: (L to R) Adrian Hudson (NFPC), Paul Cooke (Interim BFPA CEO), John Savage (NFPC), John Farmer (BFPA President, Flowtech Fluidpower plc) Contact the BFPA at Tel: +44 (0)1608 647900 • Email: enquiries@bfpa.co.uk • Web: www.bfpa.co.uk minimum educational recommendations for pneumatics. Written by leading industry experts and produced to the very highest publishing standards, this book is a one-stop reference manual for both novices wishing to embark upon a career in this sector or seasoned experts who simply require a consolidated reference source which captures all of the fundamental principles of this much under-rated and all-encompassing technology. Currently two BFPA member companies: National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) and SMC Pneumatics UK Limited have been audited and approved to deliver training courses which meet the new BFPA Minimum Educational Recommendations for pneumatics. Copies of this publication can be purchased from the BFPA website www.bfpa.co.uk/publications Please contact Karen Gordon Brander at the BFPA for more information on 01608 647900 or email karen@bfpa.co.uk National Fluid Power Centre Gains Approval to Deliver New BFPA Course The National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) is the first BFPA Approved Training Centre to be accredited to deliver the BFPA’s new training course: BFPA Level 1 Applied Electrical and Electronic Control Competence Based Qualification (E1). This new qualification follows on from the MER in Electronic Controls (which is a three-day introductory training course). It builds on the basics learned in the MER, assessing the competency of the candidate alongside a written examination. Candidates will receive a BFPA certificate on completion of the course. These electrical courses aim to give those working in either hydraulics or pneumatics an understanding of the electronic systems that control most modern fluid power systems. Paul Cooke, Interim BFPA CEO presented the new Training Centre Approval certificate to John Savage, Director of the NFPC on 15th February – twenty years after the official opening of the NFPC. Also present were Adrian Hudson of the NFPC and John Farmer, President of the BFPA. Paul Cooke commented: “I am delighted to be able to congratulate John Savage and the NFPC team on another significant achievement for the National Fluid Power Centre, in its 20th anniversary year.” The new course will be delivered by the NFPC - please visit the NFPA website www.nfpc.co.uk for more details or call 01909 504539