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Extend
P B
Off Sandwich Valve Assembly
T A
Retract
A B Port Designation
Working lines A,B,C, etc
a o
Pressure supply P Push Button Solenoid Detent (holds position)
P T Exhaust/Return R,S (pneumatic)
T (hydraulic)
Pilot lines Z,Y,X, etc.
Roller Limit Switch The type of valve
G A square represents each position of a valve. Spring
actuation must also
G Valve positions can be identified by lower case letters a, b, c, be specified in a
etc. schematic.
G The neutral or centered position is identified by the letter o.
Pilot Line
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Example Example
Symbol for 4/3 Valve Symbol for 4/2 Valve
A B
A B
P T
4/3 valve, solenoid operated, spring return to center. P T
Pushbutton extend, spring retract
Pressure line unloads to tank and the load is held in when pushbutton released.
the center position.
Screw-
Screw-in
Cartridge Valve
Examples of different
components
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Close Up of Valve in
4/3 Cartridge Valve
Cross Section
A B
A
HydraForce HydraForce
P T
3
Flow Control Valves Needle Valves
Needle valves are adjustable and generate flow control
There are primary types of flow control valves. by creating a pressure drop across a valve opening.
B
G Needle valves
HydraForce
A
B
A
HydraForce A HydraForce