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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. ...
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]
The Mac template "Pneumatic 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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Pneumatic directional control valve
Pneumatic directional control valve, five-port, three-position, valve,
Used Solutions
The vector stencils library "Pneumatic pumps and motors" contains 39 symbols of pneumatic pumps, motors and pump-motors.
Use these shapes for designing the engineering drawings of pneumatic circuits 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, pneumatic
Pump, pneumatic, pump, pneumatic,
Motor, pneumatic
Motor, pneumatic, motor, pneumatic,
Pump-motor, pneumatic
Pump-motor, pneumatic, pump, motor, pneumatic,
Pump, fixed, external drain
Pump, fixed, external drain, fixed displacement pneumatic pump,
Pump, variable
Pump, variable, variable displacement pump,
Pump, var., manual override
Pump, var., manual override, variable displacement pump,
Pump, var., solenoid
Pump, var., solenoid, pneumatic pump,
Pump, var., solenoid 2
Pump, var., solenoid 2, pneumatic pump,
Pump, var., var. solenoid
Pump, var., var. solenoid, variable displacement pneumatic pump,
Pump, var., var. solenoid 2
Pump, var., var. solenoid 2, pneumatic pump,
Pump, var., var., roller
Pump, var., var., roller, pneumatic pump,
Motor, fixed, external drain
Motor, fixed, external drain, fixed displacement pneumatic motor,
Motor, variable
Motor, variable, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Motor, var., manual override
Motor, var., manual override, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Motor, var., solenoid
Motor, var., solenoid, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Motor, var., solenoid 2
Motor, var., solenoid 2, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Motor, var., var. solenoid
Motor, var., var. solenoid, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Motor, var., var. solenoid 2
Motor, var., var. solenoid 2, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Motor, var., var., roller
Motor, var., var., roller, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Pump-motor, fixed, external drain
Pump-motor, fixed, external drain, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable
Pump-motor, variable, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., manual override
Pump-motor, var., manual override, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., solenoid
Pump-motor, var., solenoid, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., solenoid 2
Pump-motor, var., solenoid 2, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid 2
Pump-motor, var., var. solenoid 2, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump-motor, var., var., roller
Pump-motor, var., var., roller, pneumatic pump motor,
Pump, variable (sgl side)
Pump, variable (sgl side), pneumatic variable displacement pump,
Pump, variable (dbl side)
Pump, variable (dbl side), pneumatic variable displacement pump,
Pump, fixed 2
Pump, fixed 2, fixed displacement pump,
Motor, fixed 2
Motor, fixed 2, fixed displacement motor,
Motor, variable (sgl side)
Motor, variable (sgl side), pneumatic variable displacement motor,
Motor, variable (dbl side)
Motor, variable (dbl side), pneumatic variable displacement motor,
Pump-motor, fixed 2
Pump-motor, fixed 2, fixed displacement pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable (sgl side)
Pump-motor, variable (sgl side), pneumatic variable displacement pump motor,
Pump-motor, variable (dbl side)
Pump-motor, variable (dbl side), pneumatic variable displacement pump motor,
Pump, variable displacement
Pump, variable displacement, variable displacement pump,
Motor, variable displacement
Motor, variable displacement, variable displacement pneumatic motor,
Pump-motor, variable displacement
Pump-motor, variable displacement, variable displacement pneumatic pump motor,
Used Solutions
The vector stencils library "Pneumatic pumps and motors" contains 39 symbols of pneumatic pumps, motors and pump-motors for designing the engineering drawings of pneumatic circuits.
"A pneumatic motor or compressed air engine is a type of motor which does mechanical work by expanding compressed air. Pneumatic motors generally convert the compressed air energy to mechanical work through either linear or rotary motion. Linear motion can come from either a diaphragm or piston actuator, while rotary motion is supplied by either a vane type air motor or piston air motor." [Pneumatic motor. Wikipedia]
"A gas compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. An air compressor is a specific type of gas compressor.
Compressors are similar to pumps: both increase the pressure on a fluid and both can transport the fluid through a pipe. As gases are compressible, the compressor also reduces the volume of a gas. Liquids are relatively incompressible; while some can be compressed, the main action of a pump is to pressurize and transport liquids." [Gas compressor. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Pneumatic 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.
Pneumatic pump and motor symbols
Pneumatic pump and motor symbols, variable displacement pump, variable displacement pneumatic pump motor, variable displacement pneumatic pump, variable displacement pneumatic motor, pump, pneumatic, pump, motor, pneumatic, pneumatic variable displacement pump motor, pneumatic variable displacement pump, pneumatic variable displacement motor, pneumatic pump motor, pneumatic pump, motor, pneumatic, fixed displacement pump motor, fixed displacement pump, fixed displacement pneumatic pump, fixed displacement pneumatic motor, fixed displacement motor,
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"An air-operated valve is a type of power operated valve that uses air pressure against a piston or diaphragm to produce linear or circular movement to operate a valve. Types are 2-way, 3-way and 4-way. The 2 way air-operated valves can be either normally closed or normally opened." [Air-operated valve. Wikipedia]
The Windows template "Pneumatic 4-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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Pneumatic directional control valve
Pneumatic directional control valve, four-port, three-position, valve,
Used Solutions
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 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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Actuator (semi-rotary), pneumatic
Actuator (semi-rotary), pneumatic, semi-rotary, actuator, limited angle, rotation,
Actuator (semi-rotary), hydraulic
Actuator (semi-rotary), hydraulic, semi-rotary, actuator, limited angle, rotation,
Drive unit, pneumatic
Drive unit, pneumatic, pneumatic, drive unit, variable speed,
Drive unit, hydraulic
Drive unit, hydraulic, hydraulic, drive unit, variable speed,
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., left spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., left spring, single-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., right spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., right spring, single-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneumatic
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneumatic, single-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., left spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., left spring, single-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., right spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., right spring, single-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydraulic
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydraulic, single-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneumatic
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneumatic, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., adjustable
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., adjustable, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydraulic
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydraulic, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., adjustable
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., adjustable, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magnetic
Dbl-act. cylinder, magnetic, double-acting, magnetic cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion, double-acting, magnetic cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion, double-acting, magnetic cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., adjustable
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., adjustable, double-acting, magnetic cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, magnetic cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, magnetic cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneumatic
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneumatic, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., adjustable
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., adjustable, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydraulic
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydraulic, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., adjustable
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., adjustable, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., dbl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., dbl-act., telescopic, pneumatic, cylinder, double-acting,
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., dbl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., dbl-act., telescopic, hydraulic, cylinder, double-acting,
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., sgl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., sgl-act., telescopic, pneumatic, cylinder, single-acting,
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., sgl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., sgl-act., telescopic, hydraulic, cylinder, single-acting,
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic, single-acting actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic, single-acting actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, pneumatic
Intensifier, pneumatic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure,
Intensifier, hydraulic
Intensifier, hydraulic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic, continuous, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic, continuous, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic, continuous, actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic, continuous, actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Accumulator
Accumulator, energy storage device, accumulator,
Accumulator, gas loaded
Accumulator, gas loaded, energy storage device, accumulator, gas loaded accumulator,
Accumulator, spring loaded
Accumulator, spring loaded, energy storage device, accumulator, spring loaded accumulator,
Accumulator, auxiliary gas bottle
Accumulator, auxiliary gas bottle, energy storage device, accumulator, auxiliary gas bottle,
Air receiver
Air receiver, air receiver,
Energy source, pneumatic
Energy source, pneumatic, pneumatic, energy source,
Energy source, hydraulic
Energy source, hydraulic, hydraulic, energy source,
Energy source, electric motor
Energy source, electric motor, energy source, electric motor,
Energy source, non-electric prime mover
Energy source, non-electric prime mover, energy source, non-electric prime mover,
Vented reservoir
Vented reservoir, vented reservoir,
Sealed reservoir
Sealed reservoir, pressurized, sealed, hydraulic, reservoir,
Filter
Filter, filter,
Filter, magnetic element
Filter, magnetic element, filter, magnetic element,
Filter, contamination indicator
Filter, contamination indicator, filter, contamination indicator,
Automatic drain filter separator
Automatic drain filter separator, automatically, drained, separator, valve, filter,
Manual drain filter separator
Manual drain filter separator, manually, drained, separator, valve, filter,
Separator, automatic drain
Separator, automatic drain, automatically, drained, separator, valve,
Separator, manual drain
Separator, manual drain, manually, drained, separator, valve,
Air dryer
Air dryer, air dryer, air drying,
Lubricator
Lubricator, lubricator, oil, air, lubricate,
Air service unit, filter, separator
Air service unit, filter, separator, air service unit, filter, separator,
Air service unit, separator
Air service unit, separator, air service unit, separator,
Air service unit, filter
Air service unit, filter, air service unit, filter,
Air service unit
Air service unit, air service unit,
Liquid cooler
Liquid cooler, heat exchanger, apparatus, cooling, circulating fluid,
Gas cooler
Gas cooler, heat exchanger, apparatus, cooling, circulating fluid,
Cooler
Cooler, heat exchanger, apparatus, cooling, circulating fluid,
Liquid heater
Liquid heater, heat exchanger, apparatus, heating, circulating fluid,
Gas heater
Gas heater, heat exchanger, apparatus, heating, circulating fluid,
Heater
Heater, heat exchanger, apparatus, heating, circulating fluid,
Liquid temperature controller
Liquid temperature controller, liquid temperature controller,
Gas temperature controller
Gas temperature controller, gas temperature controller,
Temperature controller
Temperature controller, temperature controller,
Liquid temperature controller 2
Liquid temperature controller 2, temperature controller, liquid,
Gas temperature controller 2
Gas temperature controller 2, temperature controller, gas,
Temperature controller 2
Temperature controller 2, temperature controller,
Pressure indicator
Pressure indicator, pressure indicator, pressure, indicator,
Pressure gauge
Pressure gauge, pressure gauge, pressure, gauge,
Differential pressure gauge
Differential pressure gauge, differential pressure gauge, pressure, gauge, differential gauge,
Thermometer
Thermometer, thermometer,
Liquid level measuring instrument
Liquid level measuring instrument, liquid level, measuring instrument,
Flow indicator
Flow indicator, flow, measurement, indicator,
Flow meter
Flow meter, flow meter,
Integrating flow meter
Integrating flow meter, flow meter, integrating,
Tachometer
Tachometer, tachometer,
Torque measurement equipment
Torque measurement equipment, torque measurement,
Pressure switch
Pressure switch, switch, pressure switch,
Limit switch
Limit switch, switch, limit switch,
Transducer
Transducer, transducer, analog transducer,
Pulse counter
Pulse counter, pulse counter, electric output signal,
Pulse counter 2
Pulse counter 2, pulse counter, pneumatic output signal,
Silencer
Silencer, silencer, pneumatic silencer,
Drain (inlet below fluid, drain line)
Drain (inlet below fluid, drain line), reservoir,
Drain (inlet below fluid, return line)
Drain (inlet below fluid, return line), reservoir,
Drain (inlet above fluid, drain line)
Drain (inlet above fluid, drain line), reservoir,
Drain (inlet above fluid, return line)
Drain (inlet above fluid, return line), reservoir,
Oil tank
Oil tank, oil tank,
Oil tank, empty
Oil tank, empty, oil tank,
Air compressor
Air compressor, air compressor,
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Mechanical Drawing Symbols

Mechanical Drawing Symbols
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.

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 "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 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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Actuator (semi-rotary), pneumatic
Actuator (semi-rotary), pneumatic, semi-rotary, actuator, limited angle, rotation,
Actuator (semi-rotary), hydraulic
Actuator (semi-rotary), hydraulic, semi-rotary, actuator, limited angle, rotation,
Drive unit, pneumatic
Drive unit, pneumatic, pneumatic, drive unit, variable speed,
Drive unit, hydraulic
Drive unit, hydraulic, hydraulic, drive unit, variable speed,
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., left spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., left spring, single-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., right spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneum., right spring, single-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneumatic
Sgl-act. cylinder, pneumatic, single-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., left spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., left spring, single-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., right spring
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydr., right spring, single-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydraulic
Sgl-act. cylinder, hydraulic, single-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneumatic
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneumatic, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., adjustable
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., adjustable, double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, pneumatic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydraulic
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydraulic, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., adjustable
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., adjustable, double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, hydraulic, cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magnetic
Dbl-act. cylinder, magnetic, double-acting, magnetic cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion, double-acting, magnetic cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion, double-acting, magnetic cylinder,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., adjustable
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., adjustable, double-acting, magnetic cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, magnetic cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. cylinder, magn., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, magnetic cylinder, adjustable,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneumatic
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneumatic, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., adjustable
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., adjustable, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, pneum., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydraulic
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydraulic, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., adjustable
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., adjustable, double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., sgl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj.
Dbl-act. dbl-end. cylinder, hydr., dbl cushion, adj., double-acting, double-ended, cylinder,
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., dbl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., dbl-act., telescopic, pneumatic, cylinder, double-acting,
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., dbl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., dbl-act., telescopic, hydraulic, cylinder, double-acting,
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., sgl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, pneum., sgl-act., telescopic, pneumatic, cylinder, single-acting,
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., sgl-act.
Telescopic cylinder, hydr., sgl-act., telescopic, hydraulic, cylinder, single-acting,
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic, single-acting actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic, single-acting actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, pneumatic
Intensifier, pneumatic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure,
Intensifier, hydraulic
Intensifier, hydraulic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic, single-acting, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic
Intensifier, pneumatic-hydraulic, continuous, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic
Intensifier, hydraulic-pneumatic, continuous, intensifier, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic
Actuator, pneumatic-hydraulic, continuous, actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic
Actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic, continuous, actuator, converting, pneumatic pressure, hydraulic pressure,
Accumulator
Accumulator, energy storage device, accumulator,
Accumulator, gas loaded
Accumulator, gas loaded, energy storage device, accumulator, gas loaded accumulator,
Accumulator, spring loaded
Accumulator, spring loaded, energy storage device, accumulator, spring loaded accumulator,
Accumulator, auxiliary gas bottle
Accumulator, auxiliary gas bottle, energy storage device, accumulator, auxiliary gas bottle,
Air receiver
Air receiver, air receiver,
Energy source, pneumatic
Energy source, pneumatic, pneumatic, energy source,
Energy source, hydraulic
Energy source, hydraulic, hydraulic, energy source,
Energy source, electric motor
Energy source, electric motor, energy source, electric motor,
Energy source, non-electric prime mover
Energy source, non-electric prime mover, energy source, non-electric prime mover,
Vented reservoir
Vented reservoir, vented reservoir,
Sealed reservoir
Sealed reservoir, pressurized, sealed, hydraulic, reservoir,
Filter
Filter, filter,
Filter, magnetic element
Filter, magnetic element, filter, magnetic element,
Filter, contamination indicator
Filter, contamination indicator, filter, contamination indicator,
Automatic drain filter separator
Automatic drain filter separator, automatically, drained, separator, valve, filter,
Manual drain filter separator
Manual drain filter separator, manually, drained, separator, valve, filter,
Separator, automatic drain
Separator, automatic drain, automatically, drained, separator, valve,
Separator, manual drain
Separator, manual drain, manually, drained, separator, valve,
Air dryer
Air dryer, air dryer, air drying,
Lubricator
Lubricator, lubricator, oil, air, lubricate,
Air service unit, filter, separator
Air service unit, filter, separator, air service unit, filter, separator,
Air service unit, separator
Air service unit, separator, air service unit, separator,
Air service unit, filter
Air service unit, filter, air service unit, filter,
Air service unit
Air service unit, air service unit,
Liquid cooler
Liquid cooler, heat exchanger, apparatus, cooling, circulating fluid,
Gas cooler
Gas cooler, heat exchanger, apparatus, cooling, circulating fluid,
Cooler
Cooler, heat exchanger, apparatus, cooling, circulating fluid,
Liquid heater
Liquid heater, heat exchanger, apparatus, heating, circulating fluid,
Gas heater
Gas heater, heat exchanger, apparatus, heating, circulating fluid,
Heater
Heater, heat exchanger, apparatus, heating, circulating fluid,
Liquid temperature controller
Liquid temperature controller, liquid temperature controller,
Gas temperature controller
Gas temperature controller, gas temperature controller,
Temperature controller
Temperature controller, temperature controller,
Liquid temperature controller 2
Liquid temperature controller 2, temperature controller, liquid,
Gas temperature controller 2
Gas temperature controller 2, temperature controller, gas,
Temperature controller 2
Temperature controller 2, temperature controller,
Pressure indicator
Pressure indicator, pressure indicator, pressure, indicator,
Pressure gauge
Pressure gauge, pressure gauge, pressure, gauge,
Differential pressure gauge
Differential pressure gauge, differential pressure gauge, pressure, gauge, differential gauge,
Thermometer
Thermometer, thermometer,
Liquid level measuring instrument
Liquid level measuring instrument, liquid level, measuring instrument,
Flow indicator
Flow indicator, flow, measurement, indicator,
Flow meter
Flow meter, flow meter,
Integrating flow meter
Integrating flow meter, flow meter, integrating,
Tachometer
Tachometer, tachometer,
Torque measurement equipment
Torque measurement equipment, torque measurement,
Pressure switch
Pressure switch, switch, pressure switch,
Limit switch
Limit switch, switch, limit switch,
Transducer
Transducer, transducer, analog transducer,
Pulse counter
Pulse counter, pulse counter, electric output signal,
Pulse counter 2
Pulse counter 2, pulse counter, pneumatic output signal,
Silencer
Silencer, silencer, pneumatic silencer,
Drain (inlet below fluid, drain line)
Drain (inlet below fluid, drain line), reservoir,
Drain (inlet below fluid, return line)
Drain (inlet below fluid, return line), reservoir,
Drain (inlet above fluid, drain line)
Drain (inlet above fluid, drain line), reservoir,
Drain (inlet above fluid, return line)
Drain (inlet above fluid, return line), reservoir,
Oil tank
Oil tank, oil tank,
Oil tank, empty
Oil tank, empty, oil tank,
Air compressor
Air compressor, air compressor,
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This solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.9 mechanical drawing software (or later) with samples of mechanical drawing symbols, templates and libraries of design elements, for help when drafting mechanical engineering drawings, or parts, assembly, pneumatic,

Circuits and Logic Diagram Software

Circuit diagram is a graphical representation of electrical circuits, wire connections between devices, among them power and signal connections. Circuit diagrams are successfully used during design, construction and maintenance of different electrical and electronic equipment, and also for visualizing expressions using a boolean algebra in the computer science. These diagrams don't show a physical arrangement of components. One of advanced application of ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software is electrical engineering. Included to ConceptDraw Solution Park, Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area offers templates, samples and incredibly large quantity of vector design elements of circuits and logic symbols, which are helpful for professional drawing Circuit diagrams, Logic circuit diagrams, Wiring diagrams, Electrical schematics, Digital and Analog logic designs, Integrated circuit schematics, Circuit board and Amplifier diagrams, Power systems diagrams, Maintenance and Repair diagrams of any difficulty.
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]
The shapes example "" 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.
Valve assembly symbols
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This solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM.4 with the ability to visualize industrial systems in electronics, electrical, chemical, process, and mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineering

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is the best diagramming and vector drawing software. Now, enhanced with Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park it became ideal for creating: Technical Mechanical Drawings, Mechanical Engineering Diagrams, Pneumatic Schematics, Hydraulic Schemes, etc.
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
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Mechanical design is a labour-intensive process. To facilitate the task of Mechanical Engineering Diagrams creating, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software was extended with Mechanical Engineering solution from the Engineering area. Now, ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is a powerful Mechanical Design Software.
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]
This hydraulic schematic example was redrawn using ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software from the Wikimedia Commons file: Retract resistor check valve application.png.
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The hydraulic engineering drawing example "Retract resistor check valve application" 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 schematic
Hydraulic schematic, restrictor valve, non-return, valve, double-acting, magnetic cylinder, dot, line, junction,
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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,
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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." [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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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
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"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]
The Windows template "Hydraulic 4-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
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How to Create a Mechanical Diagram

Mechanical Engineering drawing is a type of technical drawing that helps analyze complex engineering systems. Mechanical Engineering diagrams are often a set of detailed drawings used for engineering or construction projects. Making Mechanical Engineering diagram involves many different elements that can be managed using ConceptDraw DIAGRAM. You can design elements for drawing parts, assembly, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for mechanical engineering. With ConceptDraw DIAGRAM you can easily create and communicate the Mechanical Engineering diagram of any complexity.