Biala, Bryle James F.

BSME V

Compressor

-The symbol shown is that for the Main Air Supply which is normally supplied by a compressor.

Receiver

-The air produced by the compressor is stored in a vessel called the receiver or reservoir

Filter

-Filters are used to remove small particles from the air which, if allowed to remain, would block small ports and
jam spools etc.

Regulator

-A pressure regulator is used to lower the pressure for the system components

3-2 Valve

-This valve shows 3 ports in each box and 2 boxes to indicate it has 2 stages of operation - hence 3-2 Valve

5-2 Valve

-This valve shows 5 ports in each box and 2 boxes to indicate it has 2 stages of operation - hence 5-2 Valve

Shuttle Valve

-They allow a signal to pass through from either input A or B (or both) and will allow the reverse flow of system
exhaust through these same inputs

Two Pressure Valve

-This valve can be used to logically decide if there is more than one signal present on the inputs

Solenoid Actuator

-Solenoids uses an electrical pulse to change the state of the valve

Push Button

-Control valves require switching in some way and there are many ways of actuating the them.

Mechanical Actuators include push buttons, levers, rollers, and plungers. They are methods used for manual
operation and shown illustrated are the actuator symbols.

Lever

Roller

Plunger

Single-acting Cylinder

-Pneumatic cylinders are more accurately termed linear actuators. In a single-acting cylinder, compressed air is
used to push the piston out (outstroke), and a spring to return it (instroke).

Double-acting Cylinder
-Double-acting cylinders use compressed air for the outstroke and also for the instroke by reversing the air flow
direction which is achieved using a five-port valve.

Check valve

-Allows flow in one direction, but blocks flow in the other direction

Nozzle

-Restricts flow in both directions

Throttle valve

-Restricts flow in both directions

Cylinder, Double-acting…

-Double acting cylinder with a piston rod extending from each end. The piston rods are connected to the same
piston.