Hydraulic Valves and Controls: Selection and Application

Cover
Back
Foreword
Preface
Contents
1. Characteristics of Hydraulic Circuits
	1.1. Introduction: Hydraulic Systems
	1.2. Pump Characteristics
	1.3. Circuit Characteristics
	1.4. Hydraulic Fluids
	1.5. Summary
2. Symbology
	2.1. Introduction: Graphic Symbols
	2.2. Line Graphics
	2.3. Fluid Movement and Pressurization
	2.4. Linear and Rotary Actuators
	2.5. Pressure Control Devices
	2.6. Directional Control Valves
	2.7. Miscellaneous Units
	2.8. Composite Symbols
	2.9. Summary
3. Pressure Control Valves
	3.1. Introduction
	3.2. Types of Valves
	3.3. Pressure Control Valve Combinations and Special Purpose Adaptations
	3.4. Hydraulic Motor Controls
	3.5. Miscellaneous Valves
	3.6. Summary
4. Directional Control Valves
	4.1. Introduction
	4.2. Check Valves
	4.3. Shuttle Valves
	4.4. Two-Way Valves
	4.5. Three-Way Valves
	4.6. Four-Way Valves
	4.7. Multiple Flow Valves
	4.8. Valve Actuators
	4.9. Panel Assemblies
	4.10. Summary
5. Flow Control Valves
	5.1. Introduction
	5.2. Restrictive Devices
	5.3. Control Assemblies
	5.4. Summary
6. Servo Control Systems
	6.1. Introduction
	6.2. Circuit Types
	6.3. Control Valves
	6.4. Pump Controls
	6.5. Typical Examples of Servo Systems
	6.6 Summary
7. Load Sensing Circuits
	7.1. Introduction
	7.2. Meter-In Load Sensing Directional Control Valves
	7.3. Integrated Meter-In and Meter-Out Load Sensing Control Systems
Index