Component Symbol

Shapes
Circle As a rule, energy conversion units(pump,
compressor, motor)
Circle Semi-rotary actuator
Squares As a rule, control valves (valve) except for non-
return valves.

Diamond Conditioning apparatus(filter, separator,

lubricator, heat exchanger)
Flow line connection

Spring
Restriction (affected by viscosity)
Restriction (unaffected by viscosity)
Solid Traingle Direction of Hydraulic Fluid
Pumps
Fixed Capacity hydraulic pump
One direction of flow

Two directions of flow

Variable displacement hydraulic pump
One direction of flow (uses sloping arrow symbol)

Two directions of flow (uses sloping arrow symbol

Hydraulic Motor
Fixed Capacity hydraulic motor
One direction of flow

Two directions of flow

Variable displacement hydraulic motor

One direction of flow (uses sloping arrow symbol)

Two directions of flow (uses sloping arrow symbol)

Oscillating Hydraulic motor
Variable Speed Drive Units
Torque converter Pump and/or motor

Cylinders
Single acting cylinder
Returned by unspecified force

Returned by spring

Double acting cylinder

Single piston rod cylinder

Double ended piston rod cylinder

Differential cylinder

Cylinder with cushion

Telescopic cylinder
Single acting

Double acting

Pressure Intensifiers

Directional Control Valves

Flow Paths
One flow path

Two closed ports

Two flow paths
Two flow paths and one closed port
Two flow paths with cross connection
One flow path in a bypass position, two closed ports
Non-throttling directional control valve
Two position
Three position
Transitory position
Throttling directional control

Servo valve
Single-stage direct operation

Two-stage with mechanical feedback

Two-stage with hydraulic feedback

Non-return valve
Free opens

Spring loaded

Pilot signal closes

Pilot signal opens

Pressure Relief Valve

Pressure controlled by opposing spring force

Pressure control with remote signal

Sequence Valve

Reducing valve

Pressure Regulator

Differential pressure regulator

Proportional Pressure Relief

Proportional pressure regulator

Throttle valve
Simplified symbol
braking valve

Flow Control valve

With fixed output
With variable output

Flow dividing valve

Shut-Off Valve
Sources of Energy
Working line
Pilot control line
Drain or bleed line
Flexible pipe flexible hose
Pipeline Junction
Crossed Piplines
Air Bleed
Plugged on equipment or lines
Quick-acting Coupling
Reservoir
Filter or Strainer

Cooler

Heater

Mechanical actuation
Detent
Locking Device

Manual actuation
General symbol
Pushbutton
Lever

Pedal

Mechanical actuation
Plunger or tracer
Spring

Roller
Electrical actuation
Single Solenoid

Double Solenoid

Variable Solenoid
Electric Motor

Direct pilot actuation

Application of Pressure
Release of pressure
Different control areas

Indirect pilot actuation

Application of pressure

Release of pressure

Interior control path

Combined actuation
Solenoid and pilot

Solenoid or pilot