Key filtration parameters
- Filter location
- Flow and oil viscosity
- Working and collapse pressure
- Micron rating and Beta Ratio
- Dirt-holding capacity
- Bypass, indicator and element geometry
HYDRAULIC AUTHORITY / FILTRATION
Hydraulic Filters | Filter & Element Selection
Hydraulic filtration guide covering flow, pressure, micron rating, beta ratio, pressure drop, bypass and contamination control.
Filtration families
- Pressure Filters
- Return Filters
- Suction Filters
- Offline / Kidney Loop
- Breathers & Accessories
- Replacement Filter Elements
Typical applications
- • Pump and servo protection
- • Power units and reservoirs
- • Steel and mining
- • Heavy machinery
- • Contamination-sensitive circuits
Oil cleanliness is a design parameter
Thread size alone does not identify the right filter. Target cleanliness, component sensitivity, pressure drop, peak flow and element performance should be evaluated together.