Hose Master University 101
Metal Hose 101 – 2 Day Course
Based on Hose Master’s level of expertise, Metal Hose 101 is the definitive metal hose course. It focuses on corrugated and stripwound hose while integrating the fundamentals of application and sales.
- History of metal hose and Hose Master’s role in defining it
- When to use metal hose and how it works
- Understanding alloys and selecting the best hose for the application
- Hose Master’s proprietary forming advantage
- Special options, accessories, and fabrication techniques that maximize performance
- In-depth analysis of common failure modes and how to identify them
- Technical instruction on the various hose movements
- The effects of pressure, temperature, vibration, and flow velocity on hose performance
- How to conduct a hose inspection survey
- Detailed review of specific applications in various industries, including product recommendations
Expansion Joints 101 – 2 Day Course
Expansion Joints 101 provides in-depth product training and detailed application analysis of more than twelve major styles of expansion joints. Students will interface with Hose Master’s team of expansion joint engineers, designers, and application specialists. Class work is combined with plant visits to follow an expansion joint through the entire manufacturing process.
- Types of expansion joints
- Selecting and designing the proper expansion joint
- Accessories and hardware options
- Product function and attributes
- Axial compression and extension, angular deflection, lateral offset
- Spring rates, pressure thrusts, and their effects on piping systems
- Pipe anchoring systems
- Applications by industry
- Common modes of failure
Value Selling – 1 Day Course
Value Selling integrates the knowledge gained from Metal Hose 101 and Expansion Joints 101 with today’s best sales practices to ensure you become your customers’ trusted advisor. Learn to evaluate issues in the field, offer solutions and quantify the value of products and services.
Hose Master University 201
HMU 201 – One Day Course On-Site Training
HMU 201 is the ultimate course in understanding metal hose and expansion joint opportunities within six major industrial markets. Each comprehensive presentation covers the types of facilities found within the industries and focuses on the departments and applications where flexible metal products are used.
Industries Covered:
- HMU 201-01 Power Utilities
- HMU 201-02 Chemical
- HMU 201-03 Steelmaking
- HMU 201-04 Oil & Gas Refining
- HMU 201-05 Bulk Material Handling
- HMU 201-06 Pulp & Paper
Topics Covered:
- Current State-of-the-Industry
- Departments, Applications, & Opportunities
- Industry-specific role metal hose and expansion joints play
- Impact of Industry pertinent standards and certifications
- In-plant surveys: Questions to ask to solidify your role as an industry expert
- Proper hose and expansion joint installation and handling techniques
- Hose types and expansion joint styles used in the industry
- Why you and Hose Master can provide benefits not found anywhere else
Application Selling by Industry – 90 Minute Webinar Series
The Webinars combine the knowledge gained from attending HMU with practical in-field product know-how.
Industries include: Bulk Transfer, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Refining, Shipbuilding, Steel Mills, Utilities & Power, Water & Wastewater Treatment.
- Types of facilities found in each industry
- Current State-of-the-Industry
- Industry-specific role metal hose and expansion joints play
- In-plant surveys: Questions to ask to solidify your role as an industry expert
- Proper hose and expansion joint installation and handling techniques
- Hose types and expansion joint styles used in the industry
- Why you and Hose Master can provide benefits not found anywhere else
Welder Training to Hose Master Fabricating Techniques
Send your welders to Hose Master’s Cleveland, Ohio headquarters for hands-on training according to Hose Master fabricating techniques with its team of ASME IX Certified welders. To qualify for this program, welders must have successfully completed at least a basic welder training class.
Welder Evaluation Program
Fabricating distributor welders can send welded assembly samples to Hose Master for skill evaluation testing. If the assemblies pass the evaluation, a Certificate of Recognition will be issued. Distributors will also be provided the reason(s) for failure. Issued Hose Master Skill Evaluation Test certificates are valid for two years.
This program does not qualify or certify the welder, but recognizes their ability to fabricate assemblies to Hose Master Procedure EG190W.
On-Site & Field Training
Hose Master offers on-site and field training to its distributor network. Hose Master’s knowledgeable and experienced sales staff is available for Lunch & Learn sessions as well as field application assistance.