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"Hydraulics is a topic in applied science and engineering dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids. At a very basic level hydraulics is the liquid version of pneumatics. Fluid mechanics provides the theoretical foundation for hydraulics, which focuses on the engineering uses of fluid properties. In fluid power, hydraulics is used for the generation, control, and transmission of power by the use of pressurized liquids. Hydraulic topics range through some part of science and most of engineering modules, and cover concepts such as pipe flow, dam design, fluidics and fluid control circuitry, pumps, turbines, hydropower, computational fluid dynamics, flow measurement, river channel behavior and erosion." [Hydraulics. Wikipedia]
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Hydraulic schematic example
Hydraulic schematic example, restrictor valve, reservoir, drain, return, pressure relief, sequence valve, hydraulic pump, double-acting, magnetic cylinder,
The vector stencils library "Hydraulic pumps and motors" contains 74 symbols of hydraulic pump vector stencils, hydraulic motor symbols for engineering drawings of fluid power and hydraulic control systems.
"Hydraulic pumps are used in hydraulic drive systems and can be hydrostatic or hydrodynamic.
Hydrostatic pumps are positive displacement pumps while hydrodynamic pumps can be fixed displacement pumps, in which the displacement (flow through the pump per rotation of the pump) cannot be adjusted, or variable displacement pumps, which have a more complicated construction that allows the displacement to be adjusted." [Hydraulic pump. Wikipedia]
"A hydraulic motor is a mechanical actuator that converts hydraulic pressure and flow into torque and angular displacement (rotation). The hydraulic motor is the rotary counterpart of the hydraulic cylinder.
Conceptually, a hydraulic motor should be interchangeable with a hydraulic pump because it performs the opposite function - much as the conceptual DC electric motor is interchangeable with a DC electrical generator. However, most hydraulic pumps cannot be used as hydraulic motors because they cannot be backdriven. Also, a hydraulic motor is usually designed for the working pressure at both sides of the motor.
Hydraulic pumps, motors, and cylinders can be combined into hydraulic drive systems. One or more hydraulic pumps, coupled to one or more hydraulic motors, constitutes a hydraulic transmission." [Hydraulic motor. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Hydraulic pumps and motors" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Hydraulic pump and motor symbols
Hydraulic pump and motor symbols, variable displacement pump, variable displacement hydraulic pump, variable displacement hydraulic motor, pressure compensator, hydraulic variable displacement pump motor, hydraulic variable displacement pump, hydraulic variable displacement motor, hydraulic pump motor, hydraulic pump, hydraulic motor, floating motor, fixed displacement pump motor, fixed displacement pump, fixed displacement motor, fixed displacement hydraulic pump, fixed displacement hydraulic motor,
"A hydraulic circuit is a system comprising an interconnected set of discrete components that transport liquid. The purpose of this system may be to control where fluid flows (as in a network of tubes of coolant in a thermodynamic system) or to control fluid pressure (as in hydraulic amplifiers).
... hydraulic circuit theory works best when the elements (passive component such as pipes or transmission lines or active components such as power packs or pumps) are discrete and linear. This usually means that hydraulic circuit analysis works best for long, thin tubes with discrete pumps, as found in chemical process flow systems or microscale devices." [Hydraulic circuit. Wikipedia]
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Hydraulic circuit schematic
Hydraulic circuit schematic, variable arrow, spring, variable spring, non-variable spring, shaft, rod, pump, hydraulic, oil tank, non-return, valve, junction, crossing, four-port, three-position, valve, fixed displacement hydraulic pump, fixed displacement hydraulic motor, dot, line, junction, callout, box, flow path, arrow, flow path, direction, rectilinear motion,
A simple hydraulic schematic showing apparatus for testing the strength of a hydraulic hose splice.
Water enters through normally closed solenoid valve (1) and passes through intake flow meter (2) to high pressure pump (4). Intake water pressure is monitored by pressure gauge (3). The hose to be tested connects between pump (4) and normally open solenoid activated drain valve (7). To test the hose, pump drive motor (5) is turned on, the solenoid of drain valve (7) is activated, closing the valve, and the pump is run to pressurize the hose. Test pressure is monitored by gauge (6). When the test is complete or the hose fails, the solenoid of drain valve (7) is deactivated, opening valve and discharging water, depressurizing the system. All components are operated electrically by a remote control circuit so that the operator may perform the test from a protected location, monitoring it with a camera and video monitor.
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Hydraulic system schematic
Hydraulic system schematic, two-port, two-position, valve, spring, variable spring, non-variable spring, pressure gauge, pressure, gauge, hydraulic pump, flow meter, energy source, electric motor, electric linear, solenoid, callout,
"Directional control valves route the fluid to the desired actuator. They usually consist of a spool inside a cast iron or steel housing. The spool slides to different positions in the housing, and intersecting grooves and channels route the fluid based on the spool's position. The spool has a central (neutral) position maintained with springs; in this position the supply fluid is blocked, or returned to tank. Sliding the spool to one side routes the hydraulic fluid to an actuator and provides a return path from the actuator to tank. When the spool is moved to the opposite direction the supply and return paths are switched. When the spool is allowed to return to neutral (center) position the actuator fluid paths are blocked, locking it in position. Directional control valves are usually designed to be stackable, with one valve for each hydraulic cylinder, and one fluid input supplying all the valves in the stack. Tolerances are very tight in order to handle the high pressure and avoid leaking, spools typically have a clearance with the housing of less than a thousandth of an inch (25 µm). The valve block will be mounted to the machine's frame with a three point pattern to avoid distorting the valve block and jamming the valve's sensitive components. The spool position may be actuated by mechanical levers, hydraulic pilot pressure, or solenoids which push the spool left or right. A seal allows part of the spool to protrude outside the housing, where it is accessible to the actuator. The main valve block is usually a stack of off the shelf directional control valves chosen by flow capacity and performance. Some valves are designed to be proportional (flow rate proportional to valve position), while others may be simply on-off. The control valve is one of the most expensive and sensitive parts of a hydraulic circuit." [Hydraulic machinery. Wikipedia]
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Hydraulic directional control valve
Hydraulic directional control valve, four-port, three-position, valve,

Mechanical Drawing Software

It is impossible to imagine mechanical engineering without drawings which represent various mechanical schemes and designs. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software supplied with Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park offers the set of useful tools which make it a powerful Mechanical Drawing Software.
The vector stencils library "Hydraulic pumps and motors" contains 74 symbols of hydraulic equipment.
Use these shapes for engineering drawings of fluid power and hydraulic control systems in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Pump, hydraulic
Pump, hydraulic, hydraulic pump,
Motor, hydraulic
Motor, hydraulic, hydraulic motor,
Pump-motor, hydraulic
Pump-motor, hydraulic, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump, fixed, external drain
Pump, fixed, external drain, fixed displacement hydraulic pump,
Pump, fixed, external drain
Pump, fixed, external drain, fixed displacement hydraulic pump,
Pump, variable
Pump, variable, variable displacement pump,
Pump, variable, external drain
Pump, variable, external drain, variable displacement hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., manual override
Pump, var., manual override, variable displacement pump,
Pump, var., manual override, drain
Pump, var., manual override, drain, variable displacement hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., solenoid
Pump, var., solenoid, hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., solenoid, drain
Pump, var., solenoid, drain, hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., solenoid 2
Pump, var., solenoid 2, hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., solenoid 2, drain
Pump, var., solenoid 2, drain, hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., var. solenoid
Pump, var., var. solenoid, variable displacement hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., var. solenoid, drain
Pump, var., var. solenoid, drain, variable displacement hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., var. solenoid 2
Pump, var., var. solenoid 2, hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., var. solenoid 2, drain
Pump, var., var. solenoid 2, drain, hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., var., roller
Pump, var., var., roller, hydraulic pump,
Pump, var., roller, drain
Pump, var., roller, drain, hydraulic pump,
Motor, fixed, external drain
Motor, fixed, external drain, fixed displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, fixed, external drain
Motor, fixed, external drain, fixed displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, variable
Motor, variable, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, variable, external drain
Motor, variable, external drain, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., manual override
Motor, var., manual override, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., manual override, drain
Motor, var., manual override, drain, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., solenoid
Motor, var., solenoid, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., solenoid, drain
Motor, var., solenoid, drain, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., solenoid 2
Motor, var., solenoid 2, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., solenoid 2, drain
Motor, var., solenoid 2, drain, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., var. solenoid
Motor, var., var. solenoid, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., var. solenoid, drain
Motor, var., var. solenoid, drain, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., var. solenoid 2
Motor, var., var. solenoid 2, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., var. solenoid 2, drain
Motor, var., var. solenoid 2, drain, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., var., roller
Motor, var., var., roller, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Motor, var., roller, drain
Motor, var., roller, drain, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Pump-motor, fixed, external drain
Pump-motor, fixed, external drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, fixed, external drain
Pump-motor, fixed, external drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable
Pump-motor, variable, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable, external drain
Pump-motor, variable, external drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., manual override
Pump-motor, var., manual override, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., manual override, drain
Pump-motor, var., manual override, drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., solenoid
Pump-motor, var., solenoid, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., solenoid, drain
Pump-motor, var., solenoid, drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., solenoid 2
Pump-motor, var., solenoid 2, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., solenoid 2, drain
Pump-motor, var., solenoid 2, drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid, drain
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid, drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid 2
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid 2, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid 2, drain
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid 2, drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var., roller
Pump-motor, var., var., roller, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., roller, drain
Pump-motor, var., roller, drain, hydraulic pump motor,
Pump, fixed 2
Pump, fixed 2, fixed displacement pump,
Pump, fixed 2, drain
Pump, fixed 2, drain, fixed displacement pump,
Pump, variable (sgl side)
Pump, variable (sgl side), hydraulic variable displacement pump,
Pump, variable (sgl side), drain
Pump, variable (sgl side), drain, hydraulic variable displacement pump,
Pump, variable (dbl side)
Pump, variable (dbl side), hydraulic variable displacement pump,
Pump, variable (dbl side), drain
Pump, variable (dbl side), drain, hydraulic variable displacement pump,
Motor, fixed 2
Motor, fixed 2, fixed displacement motor,
Motor, variable (sgl side)
Motor, variable (sgl side), hydraulic variable displacement motor,
Motor, variable (dbl side)
Motor, variable (dbl side), hydraulic variable displacement motor,
Motor, fixed 2, drain
Motor, fixed 2, drain, fixed displacement motor,
Motor, variable (sgl side), drain
Motor, variable (sgl side), drain, hydraulic variable displacement motor,
Motor, variable (dbl side), drain
Motor, variable (dbl side), drain, hydraulic variable displacement motor,
Pump-motor, fixed 2
Pump-motor, fixed 2, fixed displacement pump motor,
Pump-motor, fixed 2, drain
Pump-motor, fixed 2, drain, fixed displacement pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable (sgl side)
Pump-motor, variable (sgl side), hydraulic variable displacement pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable (sgl side), drain
Pump-motor, variable (sgl side), drain, hydraulic variable displacement pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable (dbl side)
Pump-motor, variable (dbl side), hydraulic variable displacement pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable (dbl side), drain
Pump-motor, variable (dbl side), drain, hydraulic variable displacement pump motor,
Pump, variable displacement
Pump, variable displacement, variable displacement pump,
Motor, variable displacement
Motor, variable displacement, variable displacement hydraulic motor,
Pump-motor, variable displacement
Pump-motor, variable displacement, hydraulic pump motor,
Floating motor
Floating motor, floating motor,
Pressure compensator
Pressure compensator, pressure compensator,
"Directional control valves are one of the most fundamental parts in hydraulic machinery as well and pneumatic machinery. They allow fluid flow into different paths from one or more sources. They usually consist of a spool inside a cylinder which is mechanically or electrically controlled. The movement of the spool restricts or permits the flow, thus it controls the fluid flow. ...
While working with layouts of hydraulic machinery it is cumbersome to draw actual picture of every valve and other components.instead of pictures symbols are used for variety of components in the hydraulic system to highlight the functional aspects. symbol for directional control valve is made of number of square boxes adjacent to each other depending on the number of positions.connections to the valve are shown on these squares by capital letters.usually they are named only in their normal position and not repeated in other positions.actuation system of the valve is also designated in its symbol." [Directional control valve. Wikipedia]
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Pneumatic directional control valve
Pneumatic directional control valve, five-port, three-position, valve,
The vector stencils library "Valve assembly" contains 141 symbols of pressure and flow regulators, flow direction indicators, controls, and symbols to design flow paths of control valves.
Use these valve assembly shapes to design the engineering drawings of hydraulic and pneumatic valve assemblies in fluid power systems.
"Control valves are valves used to control conditions such as flow, pressure, temperature, and liquid level by fully or partially opening or closing in response to signals received from controllers that compare a "setpoint" to a "process variable" whose value is provided by sensors that monitor changes in such conditions.
The opening or closing of control valves is usually done automatically by electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic actuators. Positioners are used to control the opening or closing of the actuator based on electric, or pneumatic signals.
A control valve consists of three main parts in which each part exist in several types and designs: Valve's actuator, Valve's positioner, Valve's body.
" [Control valves. Wikipedia]
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Valve assembly symbols
Valve assembly symbols, variable arrow, valve, two-position, ports, valve, two-position, five ports, valve, three-position, ports, valve, three-position, five ports, valve, four-position, ports, valve, four-position, five ports, two-port, flow path, two-port, closed, flow path, three-port, flow path, three-port, crossover, flow path, spring, variable spring, non-variable spring, shaft, rod, shaft, direction, rotation, rotary connection, line junction, roller, one-way trip, rod, restriction, fluid flow, pull, push, button, pneumatic, fluid flow, plunger, variable plunger, non-variable plunger, pilot-operated, pedal, treadle, over - center, manual override, manual operation, lever, latch, junction, crossing, indication, temperature, temperature control, hydraulic, fluid flow, four-port, tandem, flow path, four-port, semi-connected, flow path, four-port, open, flow path, four-port, flow path, four-port, crossover, flow path, four-port, crossed, flow path, four-port, closed, flow path, fluid energy, pneumatic, hydraulic, energy source, fluid energy, pneumatic, energy source, fluid energy, hydraulic, energy source, flow path, flexible line, five-port, flow path, five-port, crossover, flow path, five-port, closed, flow path, electric, electrical, functional element, electric rotor, electric linear, solenoid, dot, line, junction, detent, curved arrow, direction, rotation, closed path, closed port, box, flow path, arrow, flow path, direction, rectilinear motion, air exhaust port, air bleed, connection,
This example engineering drawing showing the hydraulic directional control valve usage with floating motor and pressure compensated pump is redesigned using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software from the Wikimedia Commons file: DCV 17.jpg.
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"Directional control valves are one of the most fundamental parts in hydraulic machinery as well and pneumatic machinery. They allow fluid flow into different paths from one or more sources. They usually consist of a spool inside a cylinder which is mechanically or electrically controlled. The movement of the spool restricts or permits the flow, thus it controls the fluid flow. ...
The spool (sliding type) consists of lands and grooves.The lands block oil flow through the valve body. The grooves allow oil or gas to flow around the spool and through the valve body. There are two fundamental positions of directional control valve namely normal position where valve returns on removal of actuating force and other is working position which is position of a valve when actuating force is applied. There is another class of valves with 3 or more position that can be spring centered with 2 working position and a normal position. ...
Directional control valves can be classified according to:
(1) number of ports;
(2) number of positions;
(3) actuating methods;
(4) type of spool." [Directional control valve. Wikipedia]
The fluid power equipment drawing example "Directional control valve" is included in the Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Hydraulic equipment schematic
Hydraulic equipment schematic, spring, variable spring, non-variable spring, reservoir, pressure compensator, hydraulic pump, four-port, flow path, four-port, crossed, flow path, flow path, floating motor, filter, electric linear, solenoid, dot, line, junction, closed path, closed port, callout, box, flow path,

Building Drawing Software for Designing Plumbing

The construction project for any building obligatory must include the plans for systems of water supplying, sewerage, lighting and heating. From one side these are the documents required and indispensable for the construction, but from the other side this is a way of correct and effective selection of equipment, and subsequent its installation. Correctly performed calculations for these systems ensure a reliable, energy-efficient and cost-effective work. At this each project is fully individual decision taking into account all nuances - from the features of building to the personal preferences. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is a powerful building drawing software for designing Plumbing, Piping, Lighting and other building plans thanks to the included Plumbing and Piping Plans solution and other solutions from Building Plans area. Plumbing and Piping Plans solution includes variety of libraries with different design elements of pipes, valves and other sanitary equipment and helps easy develop the annotated schematics and diagrams of plumbing systems, piping, and waste water.

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mechanical engineering, mechanical design software, mechanical drawing symbols, mechanical drawing software
Mechanical Engineering solution for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM charting and drawing software is full of the pre-made examples of the mechanical drawings and stencil libraries full of the mechanical engineering-related symbols it becomes simpler to create the needed mechanical engineering drawings or assembly, parts, hydraulic and pneumatic systems’ drawings. The Mechanical Engineering solution can be useful for many mechanical engineers and other engineers and designers.
The vector stencils library "Fluid power equipment" contains 113 symbols of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment including pumps, motors, air compressors, cylinders, meters, gauges, and actuators. Use it to design fluid power and hydraulic control systems.
"Fluid power is the use of fluids under pressure to generate, control, and transmit power. Fluid power is subdivided into hydraulics using a liquid such as mineral oil or water, and pneumatics using a gas such as air or other gases. Compressed-air and water-pressure systems were once used to transmit power from a central source to industrial users over extended geographic areas; fluid power systems today are usually within a single building or mobile machine." [Fluid power. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Fluid power equipment" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Fluid power symbols
Fluid power symbols, vented reservoir, torque measurement, thermometer, temperature controller, liquid, temperature controller, gas, temperature controller, telescopic, pneumatic, cylinder, single-acting, telescopic, pneumatic, cylinder, double-acting, telescopic, hydraulic, cylinder, single-acting, telescopic, hydraulic, cylinder, double-acting, tachometer, switch, pressure switch, switch, limit switch, single-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, single-acting, intensifier, converting, hydraulic pressure, single-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, single-acting actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, silencer, pneumatic silencer, semi-rotary, actuator, limited angle, rotation, reservoir, pulse counter, pneumatic output signal, pulse counter, electric output signal, pressurized, sealed, hydraulic, reservoir, pressure indicator, pressure, indicator, pressure gauge, pressure, gauge, pneumatic, energy source, pneumatic, drive unit, variable speed, oil tank, manually, drained, separator, valve, filter, manually, drained, separator, valve, lubricator, oil, air, lubricate, liquid temperature controller, liquid level, measuring instrument, hydraulic, energy source, hydraulic, drive unit, variable speed, heat exchanger, apparatus, heating, circulating fluid, heat exchanger, apparatus, cooling, circulating fluid, gas temperature controller, flow, measurement, indicator, flow meter, integrating, flow meter, filter, magnetic element, filter, contamination indicator, filter, energy storage device, accumulator, spring loaded accumulator, energy storage device, accumulator, gas loaded accumulator, energy storage device, accumulator, auxiliary gas bottle, energy storage device, accumulator, energy source, non-electric prime mover, energy source, electric motor, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, adjustable, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, double-acting, magnetic cylinder, adjustable, double-acting, magnetic cylinder, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, adjustable, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder, differential pressure gauge, pressure, gauge, differential gauge, continuous, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, continuous, actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure, automatically, drained, separator, valve, filter, automatically, drained, separator, valve, air service unit, separator, air service unit, filter, separator, air service unit, filter, air service unit, air receiver, air dryer, air drying, air compressor,
Retract resistor check valve application: pneumatic cylinder, piston driven by Compressed air through 2 Retract resistor check valves.
"A check valve, clack valve, non-return valve or one-way valve is a valve that normally allows fluid (liquid or gas) to flow through it in only one direction.
Check valves are two-port valves, meaning they have two openings in the body, one for fluid to enter and the other for fluid to leave. There are various types of check valves used in a wide variety of applications. Check valves are often part of common household items. Although they are available in a wide range of sizes and costs, check valves generally are very small, simple, or inexpensive. Check valves work automatically and most are not controlled by a person or any external control; accordingly, most do not have any valve handle or stem. The bodies (external shells) of most check valves are made of plastic or metal.
An important concept in check valves is the cracking pressure which is the minimum upstream pressure at which the valve will operate. Typically the check valve is designed for and can therefore be specified for a specific cracking pressure.
Heart valves are essentially inlet and outlet check valves for the heart ventricles, since the ventricles act as pumps." [Check valve. Wikipedia]
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Hydraulic schematic
Hydraulic schematic, restrictor valve, non-return, valve, double-acting, magnetic cylinder, dot, line, junction,

Mechanical Drawing Symbols F.A.Q.
How to Use Mechanical Engineering Design Software

Mechanical Drawings are the special type of technical diagrams that visualize the structure of complex systems and illustrate the information about ventilation, heating, air conditioning, i.e. HVAC systems. These drawings are created on the base of floor plans and reflected ceiling plans, and then become an obligatory part of construction project which is needed directly for construction a building and for receiving a permit on it. Mechanical drawings and diagrams help effectively represent construction, technical and engineering solutions, and also schematics of different mechanical equipment. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM ector drawing software enhanced with Mechanical Engineering solution from Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park provides wide set of effective drawing tools, predesigned mechanical drawing symbols, templates, samples and examples. Use of standardized and recognized mechanical vector symbols helps you design understandable mechanical drawings, diagrams and mechanical engineering schematics.
"Directional control valves are one of the most fundamental parts in hydraulic machinery as well and pneumatic machinery. They allow fluid flow into different paths from one or more sources. They usually consist of a spool inside a cylinder which is mechanically or electrically controlled. The movement of the spool restricts or permits the flow, thus it controls the fluid flow. ... Directional control valves can be classified according to: (1) number of ports; (2) number of positions; (3) actuating methods; (4) type of spool." [Directional control valve. Wikipedia]
The Windows template "Hydraulic 5-ported 3-position valve" for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Hydraulic directional control valve
Hydraulic directional control valve, five-port, three-position, valve,
"Directional control valves are one of the most fundamental parts in hydraulic machinery as well and pneumatic machinery. They allow fluid flow into different paths from one or more sources. They usually consist of a spool inside a cylinder which is mechanically or electrically controlled. The movement of the spool restricts or permits the flow, thus it controls the fluid flow." [Directional control valve. Wikipedia]
This example engineering drawing showing the directional control valve usage with fixed volume pump and hydraulic cylinder is redesigned using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software from Wikimedia Commons file: DCV 19.jpg.
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Hydraulic equipment schematic
Hydraulic equipment schematic, spring, variable spring, non-variable spring, reservoir, hydraulic pump, four-port, flow path, four-port, crossed, flow path, floating motor, filter, electric linear, solenoid, double-acting, magnetic cylinder, dot, line, junction, box, flow path,
The vector stencils library "Fluid power valves" contains 93 symbols of pre-made hydraulic and pneumatic valves, including directional control valves, flow control valves, pressure control valves, and electrohydraulic and electropneumatic valves.
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2/2 valve, pneum., finite positions
2/2 valve, pneum., finite positions, two-port, two-position, valve,
2/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions
2/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions, two-port, two-position, valve,
2/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos.
2/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos., two-port, two-position, valve,
2/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos.
2/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos., two-port, two-position, valve,
2/2 valve, hydr., finite positions
2/2 valve, hydr., finite positions, two-port, two-position, valve,
2/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions
2/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions, two-port, two-position, valve,
2/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos.
2/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos., two-port, two-position, valve,
2/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos.
2/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos., two-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, pneum., finite positions
3/2 valve, pneum., finite positions, three-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions
3/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions, three-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos.
3/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos., three-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos.
3/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos., three-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, hydr., finite positions
3/2 valve, hydr., finite positions, three-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions
3/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions, three-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos.
3/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos., three-port, two-position, valve,
3/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos.
3/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos., three-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, pneum., finite positions
4/2 valve, pneum., finite positions, four-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions
4/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions, four-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos.
4/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos., four-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos.
4/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos., four-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, hydr., finite positions
4/2 valve, hydr., finite positions, four-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions
4/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions, four-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos.
4/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos., four-port, two-position, valve,
4/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos.
4/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos., four-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, pneum., finite positions
5/2 valve, pneum., finite positions, five-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions
5/2 valve, pneum., infinite positions, five-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos.
5/2 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos., five-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos.
5/2 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos., five-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, hydr., finite positions
5/2 valve, hydr., finite positions, five-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions
5/2 valve, hydr., infinite positions, five-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos.
5/2 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos., five-port, two-position, valve,
5/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos.
5/2 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos., five-port, two-position, valve,
4/3 valve, pneum., finite positions
4/3 valve, pneum., finite positions, four-port, three-position, valve,
4/3 valve, pneum., infinite positions
4/3 valve, pneum., infinite positions, four-port, three-position, valve,
4/3 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos.
4/3 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos., four-port, three-position, valve,
4/3 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos.
4/3 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos., four-port, three-position, valve,
4/3 valve, hydr., finite positions
4/3 valve, hydr., finite positions, four-port, three-position, valve,
4/3 valve, hydr., infinite positions
4/3 valve, hydr., infinite positions, four-port, three-position, valve,
4/3 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos.
4/3 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos., four-port, three-position, valve,
4/3 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos.
4/3 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos., four-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, pneum., finite positions
5/3 valve, pneum., finite positions, five-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, pneum., infinite positions
5/3 valve, pneum., infinite positions, five-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos.
5/3 valve, pneum., ext., fin. pos., five-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos.
5/3 valve, pneum., ext., infin. pos., five-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, hydr., finite positions
5/3 valve, hydr., finite positions, five-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, hydr., infinite positions
5/3 valve, hydr., infinite positions, five-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos.
5/3 valve, hydr., ext., fin. pos., five-port, three-position, valve,
5/3 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos.
5/3 valve, hydr., ext., infin. pos., five-port, three-position, valve,
Restrictor valve
Restrictor valve, restrictor valve,
Restrictor valve, adjustable
Restrictor valve, adjustable, restrictor valve,
Gate-valve, norm. open
Gate-valve, norm. open, gate-valve,
Gate-valve, norm. open, adj.
Gate-valve, norm. open, adj., gate-valve,
Gate-valve, norm. closed
Gate-valve, norm. closed, gate-valve,
Gate-valve, norm. closed, adj.
Gate-valve, norm. closed, adj., gate-valve,
One-way restrictor
One-way restrictor, one-way restrictor, valve, free flow, one direction, variable restriction, flow,
One-way restrictor, enclosed
One-way restrictor, enclosed, one-way restrictor, valve, free flow, one direction, variable restriction, flow,
Flow control, series flow
Flow control, series flow, flow control, valvel, series flow,
Flow control, temperature compensated
Flow control, temperature compensated, flow control, valve, temperature compensated,
Flow control, bypass flow
Flow control, bypass flow, flow control, valve, bypass flow control,
Flow divider
Flow divider, flow divider, valve,
Non-return, pilot controlled
Non-return, pilot controlled, non-return, valve,
Non-return, pilot contr., spring
Non-return, pilot contr., spring, non-return, valve,
Non-return, free
Non-return, free, non-return, valve,
Non-return, spring loaded
Non-return, spring loaded, non-return, valve,
Coupling (connect.), 1 valve
Coupling (connect.), 1 valve, coupling, connected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (connect.), both valves
Coupling (connect.), both valves, coupling, connected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (connect.), no valves
Coupling (connect.), no valves, coupling, connected, self-sealing, quick release,
Coupling (connect.), 1 valve, encl.
Coupling (connect.), 1 valve, encl., coupling, connected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (connect.), both valves, encl.
Coupling (connect.), both valves, encl., coupling, connected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (connect.), no valves, encl.
Coupling (connect.), no valves, encl., coupling, connected, self-sealing, quick release,
Coupling (discon.), 1 valve
Coupling (discon.), 1 valve, coupling, disconnected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (discon.), both valves
Coupling (discon.), both valves, coupling, disconnected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (discon.), no valves
Coupling (discon.), no valves, coupling, disconnected, self-sealing, quick release,
Coupling (discon.), 1 valve, encl.
Coupling (discon.), 1 valve, encl., coupling, disconnected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (discon.), both valves, encl.
Coupling (discon.), both valves, encl., coupling, disconnected, self-sealing, quick release, mechanically operated valves,
Coupling (discon.), no valves, encl.
Coupling (discon.), no valves, encl., coupling, disconnected, self-sealing, quick release,
Shuttle valve
Shuttle valve, shuttle valve,
Priority shuttle valve
Priority shuttle valve, shuttle valve, priority shuttle valve,
Quick exhaust
Quick exhaust, quick exhaust, valve,
Cartridge valve
Cartridge valve, cartridge valve,
Pressure relief
Pressure relief, pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief, drain
Pressure relief, drain, pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief, vent port
Pressure relief, vent port, pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief, drain, vent port
Pressure relief, drain, vent port, pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief, var.
Pressure relief, var., pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief, var., drain
Pressure relief, var., drain, pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief, var., vent port
Pressure relief, var., vent port, pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief, var., drain, vent port
Pressure relief, var., drain, vent port, pressure relief, sequence valve,
Pressure relief 2
Pressure relief 2, two-stage, pressure relief, valve, provision, remote control,
Pressure reducing, 1 stage
Pressure reducing, 1 stage, pressure reducing, regulator, valve,
Pressure reducing, 2 stage
Pressure reducing, 2 stage, pressure reducing, regulator, valve,
Pressure reducing, relief
Pressure reducing, relief, pressure reducing, regulator, valve,
Pressure relief (E)
Pressure relief (E), electrically operated, pressure relief, valve,
The vector stencils library "Pipes 2" contains 48 symbols of pipes. Use it for drawing plumbing and piping building plans, schematic diagrams, blueprints, or technical drawings of waste water disposal systems, hot and cold water supply systems in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Plumbing and Piping Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Crossing
Crossing, crossing,
Junction
Junction, junction,
Basic support
Basic support, basic support,
Guide 1
Guide 1, guide,
Guide 2
Guide 2, guide,
Guide 3
Guide 3, guide,
Stopper
Stopper, stopper,
Anchor
Anchor, anchor,
Support / anchor
Support / anchor, support, anchor,
Hunger
Hunger, hunger,
Cross
Cross, cross,
Double branch
Double branch, double branch,
Jacketed
Jacketed, jacketed,
Sleeved
Sleeved, sleeved,
Sleeve joint
Sleeve joint, sleeved, sleeve joint,
Expansion sleeve joint
Expansion sleeve joint, sleeved, expansion sleeve joint,
Lagged
Lagged, lagged,
Bellows
Bellows, bellows,
Flow indication
Flow indication, flow indication,
Flow indication 2
Flow indication 2, flow indication,
Reducer
Reducer, reducer,
Reducer,arrow
Reducer,arrow, reducer,
Pipe bore change
Pipe bore change, pipe bore change,
Flexibility provision
Flexibility provision, flexibility provision,
Sleeve extension
Sleeve extension, sleeve extension,
Flow restrictor
Flow restrictor, flow restrictor,
Elbow 45
Elbow 45, elbow,
Elbow 90
Elbow 90, elbow,
Heated or cooled
Heated or cooled, heated, cooled,
Pneumatic line
Pneumatic line, pneumatic line,
Signal line
Signal line, signal line,
Electric line
Electric line, electric line,
Hydraulic line
Hydraulic line, hydraulic line,
Capillary line
Capillary line, capillary line,
Internal connection
Internal connection, internal connection,
Route radiation
Route radiation, route radiation,
Mechanical linkage
Mechanical linkage, mechanical linkage,
Electrical device
Electrical device, electrical device,
Vibratory device
Vibratory device, vibratory device,
Weight device
Weight device, weight device,
Spray device
Spray device, spray device,
Rotary motion
Rotary motion, rotary motion,
Stirring / fan
Stirring / fan, stirring, fan,
Access points
Access points, access points,
Trap
Trap, trap,
Expansion loop
Expansion loop, expansion loop,
Flexible hose
Flexible hose, flexible hose,
Flexible hose, flanged
Flexible hose, flanged, flexible hose,
The vector stencils library "Valves and fittings" contains 104 symbols of valve components.
Use these icons for drawing industrial piping systems; process, vacuum, and fluids piping; hydraulics piping; air and gas piping; materials distribution; and liquid transfer systems.
"A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically valves fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category. In an open valve, fluid flows in a direction from higher pressure to lower pressure.
The simplest, and very ancient, valve is simply a freely hinged flap which drops to obstruct fluid (gas or liquid) flow in one direction, but is pushed open by flow in the opposite direction. This is called a check valve, as it prevents or "checks" the flow in one direction. ...
Valves are found in virtually every industrial process, including water & sewage processing, mining, power generation, processing of oil, gas & petroleum, food manufacturing, chemical & plastic manufacturing and many other fields. ...
Valves may be operated manually, either by a handle, lever, pedal or wheel. Valves may also be automatic, driven by changes in pressure, temperature, or flow. These changes may act upon a diaphragm or a piston which in turn activates the valve, examples of this type of valve found commonly are safety valves fitted to hot water systems or boilers.
More complex control systems using valves requiring automatic control based on an external input (i.e., regulating flow through a pipe to a changing set point) require an actuator. An actuator will stroke the valve depending on its input and set-up, allowing the valve to be positioned accurately, and allowing control over a variety of requirements." [Valve. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Valves and fittings" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Chemical and Process Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Valves and fittings symbols
Valves and fittings symbols, wedge gate valve, valve manifold, tundish, swivel joint, strainer, stop check valve, soldered, solvent, socket, spigot, socket,  spigot, socket weld, sleeve joint, separator, screwed sleeve, screwed joint, screw-down valve, screw-down check valve, relief valve, relief angle valve vacuum, relief angle valve pressure, reel valve, reducing valve, reducer, powered valve, plug valve straight through, plug valve T point, plug valve L point, plug valve 3 way, plug valve, parallel slide valve, open vent, needle valve, lock-shield valve, liquid seal, joint, hydrant, globe valve, gate valve, float operated valve, flanged valve, flanged joint, bolted joint, flame arrester, exhaust silencer, exhaust head, end cap socket and spigot, end cap screwed, end cap quick release, end cap flanged and bolted, end cap fillet welded, end cap butt welded, end cap	screwed and plugged, end cap, electrically insulated, electrically bonded, drain silencer, diaphragm valve, check valve, characterized port valve, butterfly valve, butt weld, bursting disc, bell mouth, ball valve, angle valve, Y strainer, 3-way plug valve,