Fluid Power Training by Amatrol
Hydraulics and pneumatics power the machines that move the world. From assembly lines and packaging equipment to agricultural machinery, mining operations, and heavy construction, fluid power systems are embedded in virtually every major industry. Workers who understand how to operate, install, and troubleshoot these systems are essential to keeping production running.
Fluid power is one of the three primary methods of transmitting power in industrial settings, alongside mechanical and electrical systems. Despite its importance, hands-on fluid power skills are increasingly difficult for employers to find, making trained hydraulic and pneumatic technicians some of the most consistently in-demand workers across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and industrial maintenance fields.
Klein Educational supplies Amatrol fluid power training systems and curriculum to K-12 schools, colleges, and workforce development programs across California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska. As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states, we help programs get the right systems specified, installed, and running.
What is Amatrol fluid power training?
Amatrol's fluid power training line covers both hydraulics and pneumatics from the ground up, with systems designed to take learners from basic circuit principles all the way through advanced applications, electro-hydraulics, electro-pneumatics, and integrated electro-fluid power. The systems use industrial-grade components that mirror what learners will encounter on the job, paired with world-class multimedia curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on skills practice.
Several of Amatrol's fluid power systems include FaultPro, the company's exclusive electronic fault insertion software, which allows instructors to insert and customize faults so learners can develop real troubleshooting skills without putting equipment at risk. The fluid power training systems align with several Amatrol programs including construction technology, industrial maintenance, iron and steel, and oil and gas.
What students and trainees learn
Amatrol's fluid power curriculum covers a wide range of skills that apply directly to technical roles across industry:
Basic hydraulic and pneumatic circuit construction and operation
Hydraulic and pneumatic pressure and flow principles
Pump, valve, cylinder, and motor operation
Directional control valve operation and applications
Speed control circuits and flow control
Pressure control and pressure reducing valves
Intermediate and advanced hydraulic circuit design
Intermediate and advanced pneumatic circuit design
Electro-hydraulic system operation and control
Electro-pneumatic system operation and control
Electro-fluid power integration
Hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting
Piping selection, sizing, identification, and installation
Learners who complete Amatrol fluid power programs graduate with skills that are immediately applicable across manufacturing, construction, agriculture, pharmaceutical, packaging, and many other industries.
A closer look at key training systems
Amatrol's fluid power line is built around a scalable, modular approach. Programs can start with a foundational system and expand progressively as their curriculum grows.
The Basic Fluid Power Learning System is the core of Amatrol's fluid power line, available in single-surface bench and double-sided A-frame configurations. The single-surface bench holds up to six panels simultaneously with storage for additional panels underneath, while the double-sided A-frame versions double training capacity by allowing learners to work on both sides of the system at once. All configurations include a hydraulic power unit, basic hydraulics panels, and basic pneumatics panels supported by interactive multimedia curriculum covering pressure and flow, basic circuits, pumps, valves, and speed control.
From this foundation, programs can expand the system with optional add-on modules covering intermediate hydraulics, advanced hydraulics, intermediate pneumatics, advanced pneumatics, electro-hydraulics, electro-pneumatics, and electro-fluid power. These modules integrate directly with the base system, allowing programs to build a comprehensive fluid power curriculum without replacing existing equipment.
For programs that focus specifically on hydraulics or pneumatics, Amatrol also offers dedicated standalone systems for each discipline at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as a Hydraulic Troubleshooting Learning System that models a real-world hydraulically-powered machine for realistic fault diagnosis practice.
The Piping Learning System rounds out the fluid power curriculum by teaching learners how to select, size, identify, and install a variety of piping types, fittings, and valves including iron pipe, steel tubing, hydraulic hose, plastic pipe, copper tubing, and multiple valve types.
Portable systems for flexible training environments
For programs that need to deliver fluid power training without a dedicated lab space, Amatrol offers portable hydraulic and pneumatic systems that pack the same topics and hands-on skills as the full-sized trainers into compact, mobile workstations.
Portable fluid power options include the Basic Hydraulics Learning System, the Pneumatics Learning System, and the Pneumatic Troubleshooting Learning System. These systems are durable and easy to transport, and can be set up on a conference room table, a shop floor desk, or practically anywhere that training needs to happen. For the first time, programs can deliver hands-on hydraulics training even where lab space is severely limited.
Why fluid power training matters now
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems are found in virtually every industrial facility in operation today, and the technicians who maintain them are consistently among the hardest positions for employers to fill. As the experienced workforce in fluid power continues to age toward retirement, the pipeline of trained replacements is not keeping pace with demand.
Industries that depend heavily on fluid power, including oil and gas, iron and steel, construction, and advanced manufacturing, face real operational risk when qualified technicians are not available. Programs that deliver structured, hands-on fluid power training are giving learners a direct path into careers with strong wages, consistent demand, and long-term stability across a wide range of industries.
How Klein Educational supports your program
Klein Educational is more than an equipment supplier. We work with CTE directors, college department heads, and workforce administrators from the first conversation through installation and beyond. That includes needs assessment, equipment specification, lab layout planning, and staff training.
As the only authorized Amatrol distributor in the western US, we have direct access to the full Amatrol product line, curriculum, and support infrastructure, which means faster service and deeper product knowledge than you'll find anywhere else in the region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amatrol fluid power training? Amatrol fluid power training is a hands-on technical education program that teaches learners how to operate, install, design, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems used across industrial and manufacturing environments. It covers everything from basic circuit principles through advanced electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic applications using real industrial components and comprehensive multimedia curriculum.
Who is Amatrol fluid power training designed for? Amatrol fluid power systems are built for K-12 CTE programs, community colleges, four-year engineering programs, and workforce development centers. Systems range from foundational basic hydraulics and pneumatics training suited for high schools to advanced troubleshooting and electro-fluid power systems for college and workforce training environments.
What careers does fluid power training prepare learners for? Fluid power training prepares learners for roles including hydraulic technician, pneumatic systems technician, industrial maintenance technician, fluid power engineer, and equipment service technician, positions found across manufacturing, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, and many other industries.
Does Klein Educational help with lab setup and installation? Yes. Klein works with programs from needs assessment through equipment specification, lab layout, installation, and staff training. We guide the entire process so your program is set up correctly from day one.
What states does Klein Educational serve? We serve California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska as the only authorized Amatrol distributor in these seven states.
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