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Pneumatic Symbols Pneumatic Symbols: For System Diagrams and Component Identification
Pneumatic Symbols Pneumatic Symbols: For System Diagrams and Component Identification
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Standards
B i symbols
Basic
b l
Functional elements
Flowlines
Connections
Conditioners and plant
Pressure regulators
Relief valves
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Actuators
V l symbol
Valve
b l structure
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Valve functions
Three position valves
Operators
Port marking
Function components
Symbol Library
CETOP
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Basic Symbols
Shapes
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Circles
3/4
measuring instrument
1/3
mechanical link
1/3
roller
Square
control component
connections
perpendicular to sides
Square at
45o
Rectangle
conditioning apparatus
connections to corners
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l
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Rectangles
continued
1/4
l
1/2
min 1
max 2
piston
cushion
1/2
1/2
certain control
methods, length
between limits to
suit
Basic Symbols
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rotary actuator
actuator, motor
or pump with limited
angle of rotation
Semi circle
Semi-circle
2 l
Capsule
Double line
1/5 l
pressurised reservoir
air receiver, auxiliary
gas bottle
b ttl
mechanical connection
piston rod, lever, shaft
Basic Symbols
2
10
12
Line
Dashed
Chain
Line
Electrical line
Functional Elements
Functional Elements
1/2 l
1/4 l
Triangle
Spring
size to suit
Arrow
1/3 l
Long
g sloping
p g indicates
adjustability
Functional Elements
Arrows
Straight or sloping
path and flow
direction, or motion
Tee
Restriction
Size to suit
Functional Elements
Curved arrows
rotary motion
Shaft rotation
Seating
g
90o angle
g
Functional Elements
Temperature
Indication or control
size to suit
Operator
Opposed solenoid
windings
g
Prime mover
Electric motor
Flowlines
Junction
Single
Junction
Crossing
not connected
Flexible
Fl
ibl
line
Connections
Air bleed
Continuous
Temporary by probe
Air exhaust
No means of
connection
With means of
connection
Connections
Coupling quick
release
Both to exhaust
Coupling quick
release self sealing
Source sealed
Coupling
p g quick
q
release self sealing
Both sealed
Connections
Rotary connection one
line
Rotary connection two
lines
Rotary
y connection
three lines
Conditioners
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Lubricator
Conditioners
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Dryer
Heater
Plant
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Compressor and
electric motor
Air receiver
Isolating valve
Pressure Control
Pressure regulators
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Adjustable Regulator
simplified
Actuators
Actuators
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Single acting
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Double acting
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Rotary actuators
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Double acting
g rod
through
operated
normal
operated
normal
operated
normal
normal
Operated
p
state
produced by
pushing a button
Operated
p
state
produced by
pushing a button
Normal state
produced by
a spring
Operated
p
state
produced by
pushing a button
Normal state
produced by
a spring
1 /4
l 1/4 l
1/2
1/4
1/4
l
1/2
1/2
1/4
l 1/2 l
normally
open
Valve functions
Valve functions
Basic valves before
operators are added
Function 2/2
Function 3/2
Valve functions
Basic valves before
operators are added
Function 2/2
Function 3/2
Valve functions
Basic valves before
operators are added
Function 4/2
Function 5/2
Valve functions
Basic valves before
operators are added
Function 4/2
Function 5/2
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Valves 5/3
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T
Type
3.
3 Supply
S
l to
t outlets
tl t
Valves 5/3
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T
Type
3.
3 Supply
S
l to
t outlets
tl t
Valves 5/3
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T
Type
3.
3 Supply
S
l to
t outlets
tl t
Valves 5/3
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T
Type
3.
3 Supply
S
l to
t outlets
tl t
Valves 5/3
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T
Type
3.
3 Supply
S
l to
t outlets
tl t
Operators
Operators
Manual
General manual
Lever
Push button
Pedal
Pull button
Treadle
Push/pull button
Rotary knob
Operators
Mechanical
Plunger
Pressure
Spring normally
as a return
Pilot pressure
Roller
Differential pressure
Uni-direction
or one way trip
Detent in 3 positions
Operators
Electrical
Solenoid
direct
Solenoid pilot
Solenoid pilot
with manual
override and
external pilot
supply
Solenoid pilot
with manual override
and integral pilot
supply
When no integral
or external pilot
supply is shown it
is assumed to be
integral
Port markings
Port Markings
To CETOP RP68P
12
10
14
10
4
12
12
14
12
1
5
Port Markings
To CETOP RP68P
12
10
14
10
4
12
12
14
12
1
5
Port Markings
To CETOP RP68P
12
10
14
10
4
12
12
14
12
1
5
Port Markings
To CETOP RP68P
12
10
14
10
4
12
12
14
12
1
5
Port Markings
To CETOP RP68P
12
10
10
14
4
12
12
14
12
1
Function components
Function components
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Non-return valve
simplified
Shuttle valve OR
p
simplified
Function components
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Silencer
Pressure to electric
switch preset
Pressure to electric
switch adjustable
Symbol Library
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Actuators
Function Components
Solenoid Valves
Vacuum
V l
Valves
Air Line
Electrical and
electronic
Symbol Library
Actuators
S
Sprung
in
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Sprung out
Magnetic
sprung in
Magnetic
p
g out
sprung
Magnetic
M
ti
sprung in
non-rotating
rod
Magnetic
g
sprung out
non-rotating
rod
Sprung in
S
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adjustable cushion
Sprung out
adjustable cushion
Magnetic sprung in
adjustable cushion
Sprung in
S
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adjustable cushion
non-rotating rod
Sprung out
adjustable cushion
non-rotating
g rod
Magnetic sprung in
adjustable cushion
non-rotating
t ti
rod
d
Bellows
B
ll
single
i l
convolution
Bellows double
convolution
Bellows triple
convolution
N
Non-magnetic
ti
Magnetic
M
ti
hydraulic
Non-magnetic
adjustable
cushioned
Magnetic
adjustable
cushioned
Non-magnetic
rod bellows
Magnetic
Magnetic
adjustable
cushioned
hi
d
rod bellows
NonN
rotating rod
Magnetic
M
ti
nonrotating rod
Active
brake
Magnetic
active brake
Passive
brake
Magnetic
passive
b k
brake
Guided
rod
magnetic
Non-magnetic
N
ti through
th
h
rod
Non-magnetic adjustable
cushioned through rod
Magnetic
through rod
Magnetic adjustable
cushioned through rod
Three position
Th
iti
adjustable
dj t bl
cushions (equal strokes)
Other actuators
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With electronic
l t
i analogue
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output of piston position
Slide unit
Semi-rotary actuator
Rodless cylinders
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Cushioned
Cushioned
magnetic
Cushioned
passive
brake
Cushioned
magnetic
passive brake
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Cushioned
active brake
Cushioned
magnetic
active brake
Rodless cylinders
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Twin stroke
cushioned
Twin stroke
air through
carriage
Twin stroke
cushioned
magnetic
g
Twin stroke
air through
carriage
g
magnetic
Shock absorbers
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Self
adjusting
Adjustable
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Symbol Library
Air Line Equipment
Combination units
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Lubro-control unit
Combination units
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Filter regulator
Filters
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Pressure regulators
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Pre-set relieving
Adjustable relieving
Pressure regulators
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Pilot operated
Pressure regulators
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Proportional pressure
valve
Lubricator
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Lubricator
Preset, no means of
connection to exhaust
Adjustable, no means of
connection to exhaust
Adjustable, tapped
exhaust port
Pil t operated
Pilot
t d
Other components
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Silencer
Filter silencer
Water separator
automatic drain
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Symbol Library
Electrical and Electronic
Sensors
Loads must be additionally suppressed
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brown +V
blue
black
blue
Load
Load
Load
0V
0V
0V
brown +V
brown +V
blue 0V
Load
black
0V
blue 0V
brown +V
Load
black
+V
brown +V
blue
Load
0V
Sensors
Loads must be additionally suppressed
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pnp
black
1
3
brown +V
blue 0V
pnp
0V
brown +V
blue 0V
bl k
black
Load
0V
blue 0V
brown +V
npn
black
Load
+V
blue 0V
brown +V
3
npn
Load
black
Load
+V
brown +V
blue 0V
black
Load
0V
Sensors
Loads must be additionally suppressed
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brown +V
black
Load
0V
+ brown
blue
Load
0V
Electrical Symbols
Electrical symbols
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Direct current
( DC )
Line to earth
Alternating
current ( AC )
Line to chassis
AC or DC
Cell
Positive and
negative polarity
Battery
or
12 V
Electrical Components
Normally Normally
open
closed
Normally Normally
open
closed
Relay contact
General manual
switch contact
Push button
contact
Roller switch
contact
Pull button
contact
Delay to operate
Twist switch
contact
Delay to reset
Electrical Components
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Relay coil
Solenoid valve
coil
Electrical Components
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Proximity switch
Bell
Touch sensitive
switch
Buzzer
Pressure switch
Microphone
Supply and
return
Loudspeaker
24V
0V
Electronic Components
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Opto-isolator
Resistors
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Windings
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z
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inductor
inductor with core
variable inductor
transformer
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z
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or
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Capacitors
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z
z
z
capacitor
polarised
capacitor
variable capacitor
pre-set capacitor
Resistor
Variable
Potentiometer
Pre set pot
Pre-set
Voltage
dependent
Light dependent
Diodes
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diode
zener diode
light emitting diode
Electronic Components
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Thyristor
Fuse
Triac
Wires connected
NPN Transistor
Wires crossing
PNP Transistor
Double junction
Photo-transistor
or
or
Electronic Components
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Conductors
in a cable
Motors dc & ac
Conductors
twisted
Generator
Lamp steady
& flashing
Operational
amplifier
Meters for
p , volts,,
amps,
ohms & watts
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W
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Symbol Library
Function Fittings and Components
Function fittings
2
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Bl ki
Blocking
fitting
fitti
12
1
2
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Pressure reducing
fitting
g
Pneumatic
P
ti sensor
fitting
1
2
Function components
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Ai fuse
Air
f
Function components
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bi-directional
bi
di
ti
l flow
fl
regulator
Exhaust flow
regulator with and
without silencer
Sil
Silencers
Shuttle valve OR
Function components
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Uni-directional
Uni
directional
flow regulator
Quick exhaust
valve with and
without silencer
Rotating joint
Pressure indicator
Pressure drop
indicator
Both to exhaust
Source sealed
Both sealed
released
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Symbol Library
Solenoid Valves
Solenoid valves
with man override
on the solenoid
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12
12
3
Directt solenoid
Di
l
id actuated
t t d
spring return 3/2 NO
12
2
10
2
10
12
2
10
2
10
12
2
10
12
2
10
3
Solenoid valves
with man override
on the solenoid
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Pilott solenoid
Pil
l
id actuated
t t d
pilot solenoid return
2
10
12
3
12
3
2
10
12
2
10
3
12
2
10
12
2
10
2
10
12
3
Solenoid valves
4
Pilott solenoid
Pil
l
id actuated
t t d
spring return, 5/2
14
12
5
1 3
4
14
12
5
1 3
14
12
5
1 3
4
14
5
2
12
1 3
Solenoid valves
Reverse piped
4
Pilott solenoid
Pil
l
id actuated
t t d
spring return, 5/2
14
12
5
1 3
4
14
12
5
1 3
14
12
5
1 3
4
14
5
2
12
1 3
Solenoid valves
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14
12
4 2
1 3
2
10
12
3
1
4
14
12
5
1 3
Solenoid valves
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2
10
12
3
1
4
14
12
5
1 3
2
10
12
3
1
14
12
5 1
Solenoid valves
4
Pilott solenoid
Pil
l
id actuated
t t d
spring return, manual
override, 5/2 with integral
flow regulators
14
14
2
12
1 3
2
12
1 3
Solenoid valves
14
14
14
1 3
1 3
1 3
12
12
12
1 3
Proportional flow to
electrical signal
Proportional pressure to
electrical signal
2 10
12
10
3
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Symbol Library
Valves
Valves un
un-tapped
tapped exhaust
z
3
12
3
1
2
10
12
3
2
10
12
3
2
10
2
10
12
2
10
12
2
10
12
3
2
10
12
3
1
2
10
12
2
10
12
3
2
10
12
3
2
10
12
3
2
10
12
3
1
2
10
12
2
10
12
3
2
10
12
3
1
2
10
12
3
12
12
12
2
10
12
2
10
2
10
3
10
1
2
10
12
1
2
12
2
10
12
1
2
10
NO
1
2
12
3
10
Pressure or vacuum
actuated spring return
2/2 (diaphragm valve)
12
12
12
12
2
10
3
1
2
10
12
3
1
2
10
12
1
2
10
2
10
3
1
2
10
12
1
2
10
NO
1
2
10
12
3
Remote pressure
bleed actuated spring
return, NC, 3/2
12
Remote pressure
press re
bleed actuated spring
return, NO, 3/2
12
Remote pressure
bleed actuated spring
return,, 5/2
12
2
10
1
2
10
1
2
10
12
3
1
2
10
2
10
12
1
4
14
12
5
1 3
Pilot act
actuated
ated spring
return, 4/2
14
3
4
14
12
5
1 3
14
12
5
12
1 3
14
12
5
1 3
Pressure or vacuum
actuated spring return,
5/2 (diaphragm valve)
2
12
1 3
4
14
12
5
4
14
1 3
2
12
1 3
4
14
2
12
1 3
1 3
1 3
1 3
NO
2
10
12
12
2
10
12
Plunger actuated
Pl
t t d air
i resett
3/2
12
2
10
3
2
10
12
2
10
3
2
10
12
3
Plunger actuated
Pl
t t d spring
i
return, 4/2
14
Plunger
g actuated air reset
5/2
12
14
12
5
1 3
14
12
5
1 3
NO
2
10
12
12
2
10
12
Roller
R
ll actuated
t t d air
i resett
3/2
12
2
10
3
2
10
12
2
10
3
2
10
12
3
Roller
R
ll actuated
t t d spring
i
return, 4/2
14
12
14
12
5
1 3
14
12
5
1 3
12
12
12
NO
2
10
12
2
10
2
10
3
2
10
12
2
10
3
2
10
12
3
14
One way
y trip
p actuated air
reset 5/2
12
14
12
5
1 3
14
12
5
1 3
12
12
Push
P
h button
b tt
actuated
t t d air
i
reset 3/2
12
NO
2
10
12
2
10
2
10
3
2
10
12
2
10
3
2
10
12
3
Push
P
h button
b tt
actuated
t t d
spring return, 4/2
14
12
14
12
5
1 3
14
12
5
1 3
Lever actuated
L
t t d air
i resett
3/2
NO
2
10
2
10
12
12
1
2
10
2
10
12
12
3
2
10
12
2
10
12
Lever actuated
L
t t d spring
i
return, 4/2
14
12
2
12
14
5
1 3
2
12
14
5
1 3
Lever actuated
L
t t d lever
l
return, variable throttling,
4/2
Lever actuated lever
return, variable throttling,
d
detented,
d 4/2
Rotary
y knob actuated and
returned, variable
throttling, 4/2
4
12
14
1
4
12
14
1
14
12
1
4 2
14
1 3
4 2
12
1 3
4 2
12
1 3
12
4 2
12
5
14
4 2
12
5
14
1 3
1 3
4 2
12
5
1 3
NO
2
12
3
10
1
12
10
3
12
3
10
1
2
10
12
3
Pedal
P
d l actuated
t t d spring
i
return, 4/2
14
14
14
12
2
12
1 3
2
12
1 3
4 2
14
1 3
4 2
12
1 3
12
14
Treadle actuated,
detented, all ports sealed
centre
12
5
4 2
14
Treadle actuated,
detented, supply port
sealed
l d centre
1 3
12
5
1 3
Push
P
h button
b tt
actuated
t t d
rotary manual return 3/2
12
3
10
1
Push
P
h button
b tt
actuated
t t d key
k
return 3/2
Push
P
h actuated
t t d pull
ll
returned 3/2
Push actuated pull or air
returned 3/2
12
3
10
1
2
10
12
3
1
2
10
12
3
2 10
12
10
12
10
3
Impulse generator
3
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Symbol Library
Vacuum Equipment
Vacuum equipment
z
Vacuum generator
Vacuum cups
NC
z
Vacuum switch
pneumatic
2
3
NO
3
2
1
Vacuum equipment
z
V dc
Analog out
Switch out
0V
+V dc supply (brown)
Analog out (white)
Switch out (black)
Load
0 V (blue)
V dc
Analog out
Switch out
0V
+V dc supply (brown)
Analog out (white)
Switch out (black)
Load
0 V (blue)
Vacuum equipment
z
Vacuum filter
Vacuum silencer
Vacuum gauge
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