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 News Release
March 6, 2007
New E-Training from Manitowoc Crane CARE
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| Manitowoc Crane CARE has added three new modules to its popular E-Training program. |
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Manitowoc Crane CARE has added three new modules to its popular E-Training
program. Basic courses on mechanical systems, pneumatics, and AC/DC drives and
motors are now available on-line. The three new offerings join the mobile
hydraulic and mobile electric courses previously available.
John
Alexander, Manitowoc Crane CARE’s director of training and technical
publications for The Americas region said that all five of these basic courses
will provide an excellent starting point for more crane-specific training in
hands-on factory courses. The basic skills taught in these courses are
applicable to all types of equipment and not just cranes.
“These
E-Training courses are a cost effective way of building basic knowledge,” he
said. “When students attend our full factory level course with this basic
knowledge, our trainers can focus more on teaching with actual cranes, test
benches, and simulators rather than taking time to teach the basics of
mechanical power transmission or pneumatics.”
The basic
mechanical course will give students a broad-based view of the physics,
schematics, and systems design associated with mechanical power transmission.
Specific topics include: linear actuators, clutches, brakes, bearings, gears,
and drives.
The pneumatics course focuses on the basics associated
with pneumatic and fluid power systems. Students will learn about compressors,
air dryers, actuators, and airline conductors. They will see how air can
transfer energy through vacuum, distribution, and directional controls.
The
AC/DC drives and motors module will help students understand how electrical
motors and drives work with each other and other systems. Students will learn
how to identify and calculate the speed, torque, and horsepower of a motor,
how motors and drives operate, and how to match system components to specific
applications and the safety considerations associated with operating
electro-mechanical systems are also covered.
At the beginning of each
15-hour module, students are encouraged to take a pre-test to establish their
base level of knowledge. Throughout the course, there are quizzes to check
comprehension and a post-course test for certification. Students can complete
the course at their convenience and can stop and start whenever necessary.
The
fee for each of the five E-Training modules is $175. While these are currently
available in English, additional versions in Spanish, Portuguese, French,
German, Italian, and Chinese will be available soon. Anyone can sign-up for
these courses and prospective students may register by visiting the Crane CARE website
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About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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