Pneumatic Symbols

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Pneumatic Symbols
The Development of Pneumatic Systems is
Assisted by a Uniform Approach to the
Representation of the Elements and the Circuits.
The Symbols Used for the Individual Elements
Must Display the Following Characteristics:
Function
Actuation and Return Actuation Methods
Number of Connections
Number of Switching Positions
General Operating Principle
Simplified Representation of the Flow Path
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Pneumatic Symbols
A Symbol Does Not Represent the Following
Characteristics:
Size or Dimensions of the Component
Particular
Manufacturer,
Methods
of
Construction or Costs
Operation of the Ports
Any Physical Details of the Elements
Any Unions or Connections other than
Junctions
The Standard Used is ISO 1219
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Energy Supply
Compressor with fixed capacity
Air receiver and T junction

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Air Service Equipment

Air Filter
Air Lubricator
Pressure Regulator

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Air Service Equipment

Air Service Unit

Filter,

Regulator,
Gauge,
Lubricator
Simplified Air
Service Unit
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Directional Control Valves

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Directional Control Valves

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Directional Control Valves

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Directional Control Valves

Methods of Actuation
Mechanical
General Manual
Operation
Push Button
Lever Operated
Detent Lever Operated
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Directional Control Valves

Methods of Actuation
Mechanical
Foot Pedal
Roller Operated
Idle Return, Roller

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Directional Control Valves

Methods of Actuation
Mechanical
Spring Return
Spring Centered

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Directional Control Valves

Methods of Actuation
Pneumatic
Direct Pneumatic
Actuation
Indirect Pneumatic
Actuation (Piloted)

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Non-Return Valves
Check valve
Spring loaded check
valve
Shuttle valve: OR
function
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Non-Return Valves
Two Pressure Valve:
AND Function
Quick Exhaust Valve

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Flow Control Valves

Flow Control Valve
Adjustable
One-way Flow Control Valve

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Pressure Valves
Sequence Valve
Combination

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Linear Actuators
Single Acting Cylinder
Double Acting Cylinder
Double Acting Cylinder with
Double Ended Piston Rod
Rodless Cylinder
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Linear Actuators
Double-Acting Cylinder with NonAdjustable Cushioning in One
Direction
Double-Acting Cylinder with
Single Adjustable Cushioning
Double-Acting Cylinder with
Adjustable Cushioning at Both
Ends

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Rotary Actuators
Air motor, rotation in one direction, fixed
capacity
Air motor, rotation in one direction,
variable capacity
Air motor, rotation in both directions,
variable capacity
Rotary actuator, limited travel, rotation in
both directions
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Auxiliary Symbols
Exhaust Port
Exhaust Port with Threaded
Connection
Silencer
Line Connection

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Auxiliary Symbols
Crossing Lines (Not
Connected)
Pressure Gauge
Visual Indicator

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Pneumatic
Component

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Air Service Unit (ASU)

The Air Service Unit Consists
of

Air Filter

Pressure Regulator

Air Lubricator

Pressure Gauge
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Service Unit

The Air Filter is Used for

Preventing Dirt Particles

From Entering Into the
System

Separate Condensate Out

of the Compressed Air
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Air Filter

Pressure
regulator

Ba
ffle
Filte
r

Filter
unit

Lubricato
r

Condensa
te
Filter
bowl
Drain
screw
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Air Filter
Inlet

Filter
Element

Outlet

Baffle
s

Water Trap
Drain
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Micro Filter

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Pressure Regulator

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ressure Regulator
Outlet

Inlet

Pressure operation

Valve Body
Vent
Spring and
Adjusting screw

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6 Bar

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6 Bar

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6 Bar

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6 Bar

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4 Bar

6 Bar

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6 Bar

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6 Bar

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6 Bar

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6 Bar

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6 Bar

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4 Bar

6 Bar

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4 Bar

6 Bar

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4.5
Bar

6 Bar

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4.5
Bar

6 Bar

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4 Bar

6 Bar

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Directional Control Valve

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Design Principles
The Design of Control Valves are
categorized as
Poppet Valves

Slide Valves

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Poppet Valves

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Slide Valves

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2/2-way Valve

2 (A)

1 (P)
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2/2-way Valve

2 (A)

A0
1

1 (P)
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2/2-way Valve

2 (A)

A0
1

1 (P)
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2/2-way Valve

2 (A)

1 (P)
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3/2-way Valve Ball Seat

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3/2-way Valve Ball Seat

3 (R)
2 (A)

1 (P)

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3/2-way Valve Ball Seat

3 (R)
2 (A)

1 (P)

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3/2-way Valve Ball Seat

3 (R)
2 (A)

1 (P)

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3/2-way Valve Ball Seat

3 (R)
2 (A)

1 (P)

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3/2-way Valve Disc Seat Normally Closed

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3/2-way Valve Disc Seat Normally Closed Actuated

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3/2-way Valve Disc Seat Normally Open

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3/2-way Valve Disc Seat Normally Open Actuated

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3/2-way Roller Operated

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3/2-way Hand Slide Valve

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3/2-way Valve Single Pilot Normally Closed

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/2-way Valve Single Pilot Normally Closed Actuate

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3/2-way Valve Single Pilot Normally Open

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/2-way Valve Single Pilot Normally Closed Actuate

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3/2-way Valve Internal Pilot Normally Open

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3/2-way Valves

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4/2-way Valve Disc Seat

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4/2-way Valve Disc Seat Actuated

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4/2-way Slide Valve

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4/3-way Valve Mid Position Closed

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5/2-way Longitudinal Slide Valve

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5/2-way Valve Double Pilot

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5/2-way Valve Double Pilot

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5/2-way Valve Double Pilot

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5/3-way Valve

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5/3-way Valve

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Other Pneumatic
Valves

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Check Valve

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Two-Pressure Valve (AND Element)

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Shuttle Valve (OR Element)

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Quick Exhaust Valve

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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A
P

R
P

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Quick Exhaust Valve

A
P

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Flow Control Valves

Flow Control Valves Influence the Volumetric
Flow of the Compressed Air in Both Directions.
If a Check Valve is Fitted to the Flow Control
Valve, the Influence of Speed Control is in One
Direction Only.

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Throttle Valve

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One-Way Flow Control Valve

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One-Way Flow Control Valve

Locknu
t
Flow
control
needle.

Adjusting
screw
Non return
valve
Unrestricted flow

Restricted
flow

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Restricted
flow

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Unrestricted
flow

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Unrestricted
flow

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Combinational Valves
Components of Different Control
Groups Can be Combined into the
Body of One Unit with the Features,
Characteristics and Construction of
a Combination of Valves. Examples
are
Time Delay Valves
Stepper Modules

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Time Delay Valve Normally Closed

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Time Delay Valve Normally Open

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Time Delay Valve Normally Closed

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Actuators and
Output Devices

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Actuators
An Actuator is an output Device for the
Conversion of Supply Energy into Useful
Work. They Can Be Described Into Two
Groups.
Linear Motion
Single Acting Cylinders
Double Acting Cylinders
Rotary Motion
Air Motor
Rotary Actuator
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Single Acting Cylinder

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Single Acting Cylinder

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Single Acting Cylinder

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Single Acting Cylinder

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Single Acting Cylinder

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Single Acting Cylinder

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Single Acting Cylinder

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Rod

Bearing
Spring
Vent

Connectio
n

Piston

Seal
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Force = Pressure x Area

(piston)
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Force = Pressure x Area

(piston)
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Force = Pressure x Area

(piston)
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Force = Pressure x Area

(piston)
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Force = Pressure x Area

(piston)
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Force = Pressure x Area

(piston)
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Single Acting Cylinder

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Double Acting Cylinder

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Double Acting Cylinder

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Double Acting Cylinder

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Double Acting Cylinder

Seals
Wiper

Base end

Pisto
n

Rod
Connection
s

Bearing
Rod end
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Double Acting Cylinder

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Cushioned Double Acting Cylinder

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Cushioning
pistons

Seals
Non return valve

Cushioning adjustment

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