Maintenance parts
Filters & Filtration replacement guide
Identify air, hydraulic, process, and engine filters by part number, dimensions, media, seals, and application.
Evidence boundary. A physical fit is not enough for filtration. Pages will distinguish dimensional matches from performance and media matches.
What to capture01
Manufacturer and exact part numberRecord this before searching for a substitute.
Length, diameter, ports, and end-cap styleRecord this before searching for a substitute.
Media, micron rating, and beta ratioRecord this before searching for a substitute.
Seal material and bypass/check-valve detailsRecord this before searching for a substitute.
Equipment, fluid, temperature, and contamination loadRecord this before searching for a substitute.
What must match02
Flow and pressure-drop behaviorConfirm it against the original equipment, duty, and source documentation.
Filtration rating and efficiencyConfirm it against the original equipment, duty, and source documentation.
Seal and end-cap compatibilityConfirm it against the original equipment, duty, and source documentation.
Bypass, collapse, and pressure ratingConfirm it against the original equipment, duty, and source documentation.
Service interval and contamination conditionsConfirm it against the original equipment, duty, and source documentation.
Common searches03
What filter replaces this part number?
How do I identify a hydraulic filter element?
Can I use a filter with the same dimensions?
What does the micron rating mean?
Authoritative starting points04