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Braking Systems: Pneumatic

$180.00

The Braking Systems: Pneumatic course introduces learners to the key principles of pneumatic braking systems, the common components that make up a pneumatic braking system, and how foundation brakes function.
Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

The Braking Systems: Pneumatic course introduces learners to the key principles of pneumatic braking systems, the common components that make up a pneumatic braking system, and how foundation brakes function. Learners in quality, manufacturing, or sales roles in the industry will also find value in this course.

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Who will benefit from this Pneumatic Braking Systems course?

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, designing, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require an understanding braking system concepts.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms and understanding of key concepts.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Braking Systems: Pneumatic

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Learning Objectives

  1. Define the principles associated with pneumatic braking systems.
  2. Recognize the common components that make up the pneumatic braking system.
  3. Understand how the foundation brakes work with the pneumatic braking system.
  4. Identify the components of a pneumatic drum brake and explain how it functions.
  5. Identify the components of a pneumatic disc brake and explain how it functions.

Pneumatic braking systems use compressed air to multiply the braking capability of the braking system in order to stop larger vehicles.

Braking Systems: Pneumatic

Table of Contents

  1. Basic Concepts
    1. Pneumatic Braking Principles
      1. Friction
      2. Braking Temperature
      3. Vehicle Stopping Distance
      4. Brake Force Distribution
    2. Common Components
      1. Compressor
      2. Governor
      3. Air Dryer
      4. Air Tank
      5. Air Lines and Hoses
      6. Service Brake
      7. Spring Brake
  2. Pneumatic Drum Brakes
    1. Brake Drum
    2. Brake Spider Plate
    3. Brake Chamber
    4. Slack Adjuster
    5. Camshaft
    6. Brake Shoe
    7. Cam Roller
    8. Shoe Anchor Pins
    9. Shoe Retainer Spring
    10. Shoe Return Spring
  3. Pneumatic Disc Brakes
    1. Disc
      1. Solid Discs
      2. Ventilated Discs
      3. Cross-Drilled Discs
      4. Slotted Discs
      5. Slotted and Cross-Drilled Discs
    2. Caliper
    3. Brake Pads
    4. Brake Chamber

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