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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,
"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
Hydraulic directional control valve, four-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]
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
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,
"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,
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.
Use these shapes to design fluid power diagrams 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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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,

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This solution extends ConceptDraw PRO v.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,
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,
The vector stencils library "Valves" contains 91 symbols of piping and plumbing valves.
"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.
People in developed nations use valves in their daily lives, including plumbing valves, such as taps for tap water, gas control valves on cookers, small valves fitted to washing machines and dishwashers, safety devices fitted to hot water systems..." [Valve. Wikipedia]
Use the design elements library "Valves" to draw building plans, schematic diagrams, blueprints, or technical drawings of industrial piping systems; process, vacuum, and fluids piping; hydraulics piping; air and gas piping; materials distribution; and liquid transfer systems using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The shapes library "Valves" is included in the Plumbing and Piping Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Valve symbols
Valve symbols, weight loaded, actuating method, wedge gate valve, wedge valve, valve, statically loaded, actuating method, spring loaded, actuating method, solenoid, screw-down valve, lock-shield valve, reel valve, valve, remotely controlled, actuating method, relief valve, valve, relief angle valve, relief valve, angle valve, valve, pressure, vacuum, regulating, method of control, reducing valve, valve, quick, open, close, opening, closing, powered valve, valve, power signal, plug valve, valve, piston, parallel slide valve, parallel valve, valve, needle valve, valve, motor element, mixing valve, valve, manual isolation, in-line valve, valve, globe valve, valve, gear operated, actuating method, gate valve, valve, float operated, actuating method, float operated valve, valve, flanged valve, valve, diaphragm, actuating method, diaphragm valve, valve, dash-pot, connecting unit, check valve, valve, characterized port valve, valve, chain operated, actuating method, butterfly valve, valve, ball valve, valve, angle valve, valve, 3-way plug valve, plug valve, valve,