Basic Hydraulic Symbols

and Major Components

Section 1.3

Element 1.2 Hydraulic Fundamentals

 Graphic Symbols.
Hydraulic Graphic Symbols are used in place of actual component
drawings because they are easier to read and quick to draw.
The symbols are of a standard recognised worldwide

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 Graphic Symbols.

Hydraulic Lines Pumps and Motors

Flow Control Reservoirs

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 Graphic Symbols.

Drain

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 Graphic Symbols.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1.
Name the Symbols?
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
Name the Symbols? 1. Fixed Orifice.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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1. Fixed Orifice.
Name the Symbols?
2. Tandem Pump.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
Name the Symbols? 1. Fixed Orifice.
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1. Fixed Orifice.
Name the Symbols?
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1. Fixed Orifice.
Name the Symbols?
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1. Fixed Orifice.
Name the Symbols?
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6. Double Acting
Actuator.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1. Fixed Orifice.
Name the Symbols?
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6. Double Acting
Actuator.
7. Spring.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
Name the Symbols? 1. Fixed Orifice.
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6. Double Acting
Actuator.
7. Spring.
8. Line to reservoir.
(Line below oil level)
9.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1. Fixed Orifice.
Name the Symbols?
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6. Double Acting
Actuator.
7. Spring.
8. Line to reservoir.
(Line below oil level)
9. Check Valve.
10.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1. Fixed Orifice.
Name the Symbols?
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6. Double Acting
Actuator.
7. Spring.
8. Line to reservoir.
(Line below oil level)
9. Check Valve.
10. Lines cross.
11.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
Name the Symbols? 1. Fixed Orifice.
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6. Double Acting
Actuator.
7. Spring.
8. Line to reservoir.
(Line below oil level)
9. Check Valve.
10. Lines cross.
11. Relief Valve.
12.

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 Graphic Symbols.
Name the Symbols? 1. Fixed Orifice.
2. Tandem Pump.
3. Variable
displacement pump
4. Oil Cooler.
5. Filter.
6. Double Acting
Actuator.
7. Spring.
8. Line to reservoir.
(Line below oil level)
9. Check Valve.
10. Lines cross.
11. Relief Valve.
12. Pick up Screen in
pressurized tank.

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 Graphic Symbols.

Hydraulic Circuit Diagram

Diagrams can be complex and
difficult to understand.
By breaking the circuit into
individual components may
allow for easier
understanding.

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 Graphic Symbols.
1. Hydraulic reservoir.
Tank has a breather and is not
pressurized.
Pick up pipe is at the bottom
of the tank.

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 Graphic Symbols.
2. Engine and Hydraulic Pump.
Arrow on drive shaft indicates
direction of rotation.
Single fixed displacement
pump.

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 Graphic Symbols.
3. Filter element with bypass
valve.
Bypass Valve opens when
filter is blocked or oil is too
cold.

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 Graphic Symbols.
4. Relief Valve.
When the oil pressure exceeds
the set value, the pressure
relief valve will open up
returning oil to tank.

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 Graphic Symbols.
5. Control Valve, hand actuated
This is an OLSS valve.
Control valve has three
positions: Hold.
Tilt.
Dump.
The check valve is to stop work
5
equipment from dropping
when the spool is just
opening.

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6. Safety Suction Valve.
This valve is a combination of a
Pressure safety Valve and
Suction Valve.
6
Pressure safety valve will release
positive pressure back to tank.
Suction Valve allows oil to enter
the circuit from the tank when a
negative pressure is present.

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 Graphic Symbols.

7. Actuators:
1) Hydraulic Motors.
2) Single or Double acting
cylinder

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8. Manually Operated Control

8 Valve.
This control valve has four
positions: Raise.
Hold.
Lower.
Float.

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 Graphic Symbols.

9. Suction valve.
To avoid of generate Negative
pressure during actuators
9
movement.

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Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
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9 1. Hydraulic reservoir.
2. Engine and Hydraulic Pump.
3. Filter element with bypass valve.
6
4. Pressure Relief Valve.

7 5. Manually operated Control

Valve.
5
6. Safety Suction Valve.
7. Actuator, Double acting cylinder.
4
8. Manually operated Control
3 Valve.

2 9. Suction valve.

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Quiz : Answer the Questions by using the Hydraulic Drawing.
1. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Oil Cooler?
2. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Relief Valve?

3. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Pick up Screen in Pressurized Tank ?

4. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Check Valve?

5. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Line Cross?

6. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Fixed Orifice?
7. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Spring?

8. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Line to Reservoir?

9. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Double Acting Actuator?

10. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Filter?

11. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Tandem Pump?

12. What is the Hydraulic Symbol of Variable Displacement Pump?

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