GATES-Hydraulic Training Program

Gates Automotive Aftermarket division is offering Hydraulic Training classes in 2017 to help counter personnel, store managers, technicians and outside sales people increase their hydraulic knowledge to help grow business. Classes will be held in Englewood, Colorado at the Gates Customer Solutions Center (CSC). The sessions will combine comprehensive classroom training with individual hands-on activities and group problem solving projects.

Class Information
Hyd 102 Intermediate to Advanced
July 17-18, 2017
September 25-26, 2017
Topics to be covered:
› Hydraulic system – basic overview
› Hydraulic safety (STAMPED)
› Hose identification
› Specialty hose products
– C14 PTFE hose and couplings
– Thermoplastic hose and couplings
– Fleet Products
– Air Brake
– DEF
– Coolant Tubes
› Coupling thread identification (includes international
thread types)
› Quick disconnects
– Live Swivel Joints
– Ball Valves
› Adapters & Accessories (Ermeto)
› Hands-on hose assembly
› Hose routing trouble shooting

General Information
Classes are open to all Gates Aftermarket customers & associates. Each class is 1.5 days. Cost per attendee
is $300.00.
Course costs cover:
› All training materials
› Lunch on Monday & Tuesday
› Group dinner on Monday night
› Gates promotional item
› Certificate of completion
Attendees are responsible for:
› Transportation to/from Denver
› Transportation to/from airport
› Hotel Cost – We have negotiated a special rate of approximately $109 per night. We will provide hotel
information to you upon class registration.
Preparation for Hands-On Training
For those with little or no knowledge of hydraulic basics, we recommend the following study methods as a pre-requisite
to taking classes at the Gates CSC.
› Read introduction to Hydraulics 101 Training Manual
(428-7153). You can download the PDF from gates.com/
autotraining or contact your local Gates sales representative for a printed copy.
› Take some courses online at the Gates Performance Center learning site. You may find courses like Introduction to Hydraulic Hose and Introduction to Hydraulic Hose & Fittings beneficial. You will need to register as a user at the site.
Custom Programs
Let us design a program specifically for your company’s needs. We can design courses to cover equipment, safety, sales, basic knowledge and much more – we are ready to help your employees become hydraulic product experts.
Enroll soon! Classes fill up quickly.

Registration is required. Please contact Pam Abercrombie at 303.744.5304 or [email protected] for registration information and/or to discuss program options for your specific hydraulic training needs.