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CHAPTER 4: ISO Symbols
Bud Trinkel
Fri, 2006­09­29 (All day)

A family of graphic symbols has been developed to represent fluid power
components and systems on schematic drawings. In the United States, the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is responsible for symbol
information. The Institute controls the make­up of symbols and makes changes or
additions as required. The International Standards Organization (ISO) has the
same control over symbols used internationally. Both systems have almost the
same format (especially since ANSI changed its symbols in 1966 to eliminate all
written information).

Standard symbols allow fluid power schematic diagrams to be read and
understood by persons in many different countries, even when they don't speak
the same language. Either symbol set (ANSI or ISO) may be ­­ and is ­­ used in the
United States. However, many companies today use the ISO symbols as their
standard for work with foreign suppliers and customers.

Related

CHAPTER 4: ISO Symbols and Glossary, part 2

CHAPTER 5: Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

CHAPTER 6: Hydraulic reservoirs

The following pages go through all standard ISO symbol information as it applies
to hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. There are still many plants that modify
the standards to suit some individual's taste. This widespread practice may be
confusing to novices. Symbols have been developed to represent most of the
available fluid power components. However, some parts must be made up of
combinations of different symbols to show how they function. Other times there
is no standard symbol and one must be made up. In such cases, look first in the
supplier's catalog for the symbol they show. If the supplier did not make a symbol,
the only other option is design one for the new part. Try to design the new symbol
using standard practices shown here.

As the phrase fluid power implies, these symbols cover both hydraulic and
pneumatic components. Any exceptions are noted.

Read more about hydraulic symbology in a series from author Josh Cosford.

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Heat exchangers, filters, lubricators and dryers

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Hydraulic pumps

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Relief and unloading valves (continued)

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Directional control valves (continued)

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Slip­in cartridge valves

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Infinitely variable (proportional) valves

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Flow­control valves (continued)

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Pressure­control valves (continued)

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