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Industrial Hydraulics Manual
Symbol Facts
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Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate 1
01/28/2011

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Term
Pictorial symbols are useful for showing
Definition
the interconnection of components.
Term
Cutaway symbols generally emphasize
Definition
construction.
Term
Graphic symbols emphasize
Definition
the function and methods of operation of components.
Term
What 3 things do symbols show?
Definition
connections, flow paths, and functions of components.
Term
What 3 things do symbols NOT show?
Definition
locations of ports, direction of shifting of spools, or positions of actuators on actual components.
Term
An arrow pointing up indicates that the component is...
Definition
pressure compensated.
Term
Shaded triangle pointing out of circle.
Definition
Hydraulic pump.
Term
Never back a ________ ______ _____ adjusting screw all the way out while there is pressure in the system.
Definition
pressure relief valve
Term
What are the 7 types of cylinders?
Definition
Double-acting, single-acting/spring return, double rod, tandem, duplex, telescoping, and ram.
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