Chapter - Logical Actuators

Actuators drive a system

Solenoids

current off

current on

Solenoid Valves

solenoid

exhaust out

power in

solenoid

power in

exhaust out

Schematic Valve Symbols

Two way, two position normally closed Three way, two position normally closed Four way, two position normally open normally open

Flow control valve

Shuttle valve

Hydraulic Cylinders

F advancing

Fluid pumped in at pressure P

Fluid flows out at low pressure

F retracting

Fluid flows out at low pressure

Fluid pumped in at pressure P

single acting spring return cylinder

double acting cylinder

Hydraulics
Flow control valve Shuttle valve Receiver tank

Dryer

Filter

Pump

Pressure regulator

Other Types

Heaters Lights Sirens/Horns Motors etc...