Overview
The Hycon 0160D010BNHC is a pressure-line hydraulic filter cartridge engineered for precision contamination removal in industrial hydraulic systems. Featuring a 12-micron absolute rating with a Beta12=200 ratio, this element efficiently traps particles that can damage pumps, valves, and actuators. The Betamicron designation indicates high-performance microglass media construction, making it a trusted choice for equipment requiring consistent hydraulic cleanliness.
Key Features
- 12-micron absolute rating with Beta12=200 filtration ratio
- Microglass media for enhanced dirt capacity and flow characteristics
- Viton seal material rated to 250°F (121°C) maximum operating temperature
- Collapse pressure rating of 100 PSID for reliable durability
- Epoxy-bonded endcaps with plated steel construction for corrosion resistance
- Single open-end configuration for straightforward cartridge replacement
Technical Specifications
- Micron Rating: 12 absolute
- Beta Ratio: B12 = 200
- Collapse Pressure: 100 PSID
- Maximum Temperature: 250°F (121°C)
- Flow Direction: Outside-to-In
- Recommended Changeout Pressure: 50 PSID differential
- Outer Diameter (Top/Bottom): 2.76 inches (70.10 mm)
- Inner Diameter (Top): 1.33 inches (33.78 mm)
- Overall Length: 4.50 inches (114.30 mm)
- Filter Area: 187 square inches
- Media Type: Microglass
- Seal Material: Viton
- Endcap Material: Plated steel
- Configuration: Single open end
- Weight: 0.70 lb (0.32 kg)
Typical Applications
The Hycon 0160D010BNHC is designed for pressure-line filtration in hydraulic power units, industrial machinery, and mobile equipment. It is commonly used in:
- Central hydraulic power systems and pump protection
- Manufacturing equipment and machine tool hydraulic circuits
- Mobile construction and agricultural equipment
- Industrial presses and stamping machinery
- Precision servo-hydraulic systems requiring ISO cleanliness standards
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Hycon and HYDAC hydraulic filter housings rated for 01 series cartridges
- Hydraulic systems operating 50 PSID differential pressure or less at changeout
- Equipment utilizing 10-micron and 12-micron filtration specifications
- Pressure-line circuits with maximum 250°F operating temperature
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Hycon 0160D010BN3HC
- Hycon 0160D010BN4HC
- Hycon 0160D010BNHC2
- HYDAC equivalent filter elements cross-referenced to 0160D010BNHC
Works With
- Hycon and HYDAC pressure-line filter housings
- Standard cartridge spin-on and bowl-type filter canisters
- Industrial hydraulic systems compliant with ISO 4406 cleanliness codes
- Equipment requiring 12-micron or finer absolute filtration






